{"id":6,"date":"2026-09-25T07:48:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T07:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-10-06T07:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:36:16","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-95\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Moldovan-Countryside-Heritage-Collage-1024x409.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Moldovan-Countryside-Heritage-Collage-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Moldovan-Countryside-Heritage-Collage-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Moldovan-Countryside-Heritage-Collage-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Moldovan-Countryside-Heritage-Collage-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Moldovan-Countryside-Heritage-Collage-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Moldovan-Countryside-Heritage-Collage.png 1983w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">MOLDOVA LIKE A LOCAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t just visit Moldova. Live it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Eat where locals eat. Drink wine where it\u2019s made.<br>Meet the people behind the places.<br>Discover the Moldova you won\u2019t find in a typical travel guide.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Experience Moldova Like a Local<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Discover Moldova through its food, places, people and everyday life<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-custom-css is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-41a2fe91\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_24_55-PM-1024x683.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_24_55-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_24_55-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_24_55-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_24_55-PM-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_24_55-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#85634b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=15\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15\">WINE &amp; FOOD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_35_00-PM-683x1024.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_35_00-PM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_35_00-PM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_35_00-PM-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_35_00-PM-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_35_00-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8c674a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=17\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">PLACES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_41_27-PM-683x1024.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_41_27-PM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_41_27-PM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_41_27-PM-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_41_27-PM-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_41_27-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8e6d5a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=19\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19\">LOCAL EXPERIENCES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_57_13-PM-1024x1024.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_57_13-PM-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_57_13-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_57_13-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_57_13-PM-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_57_13-PM-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_57_13-PM.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7f5d3e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=21\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"21\">STAY LIKE A LOCAL<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Discover Moldova with someone who calls it home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m Svetlana, and Moldova is my home. I\u2019ll help you discover the places I love, the food we really eat, the wines we share and the experiences that make this little country special. Think of me as your local friend in Moldova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">MEET YOUR LOCAL GUIDE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-768x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-768x1024-1.png 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hi, I\u2019m Svetlana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was born and raised in Moldova, and this is the country I call home. I love its traditions, its food, its wine and, most of all, the warmth of its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through Moldova Like a Local, I want to share the places and experiences I would show to a friend visiting me \u2014 from family-run wineries and traditional food to villages, hidden corners and people with stories worth discovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to my Moldova. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Start Exploring Moldova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=44\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5547-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5547-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5547-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5547-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5547-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5547-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5547-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">TASTE MOLDOVA<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=46\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7494-rotated-1-edited-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">DISCOVER HIDDEN PLACES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=48\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7639-edited-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7639-edited-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7639-edited-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7639-edited-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7639-edited-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7639-edited-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7639-edited-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">LOCAL EXPERIENCES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/?page_id=50\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9884-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9884-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9884-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9884-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9884-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9884-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9884-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">STAY LIKE A LOCAL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">See Moldova through local eyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Real places, local flavors and everyday moments \u2014 personally selected to help you experience Moldova, not just visit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7509-scaled-edited-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7509-scaled-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7509-scaled-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7509-scaled-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7509-scaled-edited-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7509-scaled-edited-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7509-scaled-edited.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">DISCOVER MY MOLDOVA \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-1-768x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-1-768x1024-1.png 768w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-1-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/moldovalikealocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-10_03_51-AM-1.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your local friend in Moldova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, I\u2019m Svetlana. I want to show you Moldova the way I know and love it \u2014 through its people, food, traditions and those special places you won&#8217;t always find in a travel guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Moldova Like a Local is my personal collection of places and experiences I would recommend to a friend visiting my country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ready to experience Moldova like a local?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Start exploring authentic places, local flavors and experiences worth remembering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\">START EXPLORING \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eat where locals eat. Drink wine where it\u2019s made.Meet the people behind the places.Discover the Moldova you won\u2019t find in a typical travel guide. Experience Moldova Like a Local Discover Moldova through its food, places, people and everyday life Discover Moldova with someone who calls it home I\u2019m Svetlana, and Moldova is my home. 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