Trans-East Expedition Stage Two 2007: Romania, Moldova, Transnistria, Ukraine, Crimea, Western Russia

4,000 kilometers by bike through Eastern Europe

We cycled from Bucharest to the Black Sea on the second leg of our five-year planned Trans-East expedition. After following the Danube 2,700 km to its mouth, we discovered little-known Moldova. Dilapidated roads and towns, the hottest summer for 100 years, endless hills, helpful and friendly people and a month-long stay in an Orthodox monastery left unforgettable memories. We made the unpleasant acquaintance of the small country of Transnistria, which is not recognized by any state in the world, survived many life-threatening kilometers of cycling on Ukrainian freeways, crossed the beautiful Crimean peninsula and cycled between the Black and Azov Seas to Russia. Annoying registrations, 2,000 km of extreme easterly winds, the Volga, vast landscapes and the warmth of the most diverse people gave us a deep insight into the largest country on earth, today’s Russia.

The entertaining, often humorous, varied, exciting and informative narrative provides authentic insights into Eastern Europe today. A captivating report – not just for cyclists!

On 222 pages we have reported in detail about our cheerful, exciting and uniquely beautiful experiences – you can read about them in the Diaries section:
TRANS-EAST EXPEDITION STAGE 2

Also as a book available in our store.

TRANS-EAST EXPEDITION Stage 2 in 2007
Romania, Moldova, Ukraine and Russia. 4,000 kilometers by bike through a foreign and fascinating world. An exciting and moving journey through Eastern Europe.