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Post by manulike on Feb 2, 2017 22:32:40 GMT
Flights and accommodation booked! Can't wait! How many aways required for this one? 4? I used to fear that in a 10k stadium they will only give us 600 tickets. However, there seems to be a bit of a rebellion going on about the increase of ticket prices (€3 to €5) and some footballing politics, so they offered ROI and Serbia 1300 tickets and only got a 6000 attendance to both of those. I even checked the Moldovan website on match day, electronic tickets were still available online at face value (£4) with no delivery needed nor surcharges. I am 99% confident that everyone that wants a ticket will get one for this. Probably around 1500-2000 FAW allocation and the rest electronic tickets online! (if we get 7 points out of ROI, Serbia and Austria - then I imagine us taking 2k to Moldova easily) |
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 5, 2017 19:49:28 GMT
Could the Gareth Bale effect not sell more tickets in the home end?
Hope not as think I'm touch and go on the 1500 mark
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Post by eppingblue on Feb 6, 2017 11:36:50 GMT
Could the Gareth Bale effect not sell more tickets in the home end? Hope not as think I'm touch and go on the 1500 mark There should no problem if the allocation is 1500 tickets. There are 4 of us going to Ireland, none are likely to do Moldova although some of us are already booked up for Georgia. I cant see many doing both Moldova and Georgia away with them being little more than a month apart.
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 6, 2017 18:40:51 GMT
Could the Gareth Bale effect not sell more tickets in the home end? Hope not as think I'm touch and go on the 1500 mark There should no problem if the allocation is 1500 tickets. There are 4 of us going to Ireland, none are likely to do Moldova although some of us are already booked up for Georgia. I cant see many doing both Moldova and Georgia away with them being little more than a month apart.
Hope you're right mate! |
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Post by manulike on Feb 6, 2017 21:52:56 GMT
Could the Gareth Bale effect not sell more tickets in the home end? Hope not as think I'm touch and go on the 1500 mark There should no problem if the allocation is 1500 tickets. There are 4 of us going to Ireland, none are likely to do Moldova although some of us are already booked up for Georgia. I cant see many doing both Moldova and Georgia away with them being little more than a month apart. That's the beauty of doing them both - just staying out there! Ten days along the Black Sea, then a week in Armenia and two weeks in Georgia ;-) Will give everyone plenty of time to perfect their Russian in preparation for 2018 ;-) |
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Post by phillywelsh83 on Feb 7, 2017 13:03:47 GMT
There should no problem if the allocation is 1500 tickets. There are 4 of us going to Ireland, none are likely to do Moldova although some of us are already booked up for Georgia. I cant see many doing both Moldova and Georgia away with them being little more than a month apart. That's the beauty of doing them both - just staying out there! Ten days along the Black Sea, then a week in Armenia and two weeks in Georgia ;-) Will give everyone plenty of time to perfect their Russian in preparation for 2018 ;-) Fine if you are retired or made of money! Haha |
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Post by helipad138 on Feb 9, 2017 13:25:12 GMT
Not sure the finances will stretch to a Moldova trip so close to the Georgia game, but having a look just in case.
The blueair flights from Birmingham to Bucharest are only £98 return, Sunday to Thursday.
Overnight train in each direction Bucharest - Chisinau would mean only 2 nights in hotel needed. can't find definitive prices for the trains though.
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Post by benrhosgad on Feb 9, 2017 13:34:58 GMT
how much is the train from bucharest to chisinau
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 9, 2017 14:58:40 GMT
how much is the train from bucharest to chisinau He can't find the prices but I think it's 17hours each way so a long old stretch |
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Post by benrhosgad on Feb 9, 2017 15:00:36 GMT
it's expensive to go to Chisinau but cheap as chips when you there
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 9, 2017 15:00:41 GMT
A quick Google brings up the following:
A two way ticket costs 45 euros in 2nd class and 65 euros in 1st class, plus the sleeper supplement: 3.5 euros for a bed in a 4 beds cabin or 7 euros for a bed in a 2 beds cabin. All international trains, including the one to Chisinau, use Bucharest North station ( called "Gara de Nord" in Romanian).
This info was from 2007 so prices (and exchange rate) will have changed since then
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 9, 2017 15:01:25 GMT
it's expensive to go to Chisinau but cheap as chips when you there Agreed. We are flying direct from stanstead. Cost a packet but will still cost less than Dublin in the end!!! |
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Post by benrhosgad on Feb 9, 2017 15:05:33 GMT
thinking of flying from Heathrow 3-9-17 to Chisinau then return on 6-9-17 to Birmingham
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Post by irelandfan on Feb 9, 2017 20:05:43 GMT
Any of yous looking for info on transport from Romania to Chisinau I've contact details for bus company that we used from bacau to Chisinau in October last year
Was great service with luxury bus transport
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Post by manulike on Feb 9, 2017 22:34:52 GMT
Do a search on YBIG as quite a few Irish did that route.
The departure from Bucharest Nord is 7.15pm - no need to prebook and it was 25 to 30 euro (1st/2nd class sleeper).
Takes 14 hours, arriving 9am.
I will be doing the reverse journey and I noted down 25 euro/12 hours
EDIT
Search on DB German rail shows daily depat at 7.15pm and arriving 9am
The return leg back departs Chisinau 16:45 arrives Bucharest 6am
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Post by manulike on Feb 11, 2017 20:31:57 GMT
For those of you using Blue Air from Liverpool / Birmingham / Luton to Bucharest - about £35 each way Arrival around 4pm connects nicely to the evening train from Bucharest to Chisinau (7.20pm, Gar du Nord, about 30 euro for a sleeper) arriving Chisinau at 9am. You can PHYSICALLY ADD ON Bucharest to IASI even is starting from Liverpool or Birmingham, as there is a 5.30pm flight from Bucharest to Iasi arriving to Iasi at 6.30pm, for 90 lei (20 euro). For those flying to IASI - it is only about 4 hours away by marshrutka to Chisinau - 25 lei / £5, almost hourly. From Autogara Codreanu near Billa Supermarket. This is one (of many) bus companies www.123iasi.ro/autogara-iasi/#chisinau |
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 12, 2017 8:12:57 GMT
For those who have been before what do you recommend doing there form a sightseeing perspective?
The wine tours? Transnistra? Anything else? Will be there for a few days so looking to do more than just drink beer on this trip 😉
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Post by manulike on Feb 12, 2017 13:57:35 GMT
For those who have been before what do you recommend doing there form a sightseeing perspective? The wine tours? Transnistra? Anything else? Will be there for a few days so looking to do more than just drink beer on this trip 😉 From what I read on ROI YBIG forum, most were a little disappointed with the city, but quite a few said they really enjoyed Transnistra and would have actually liked to stay overnight. Think the easiest way of doing that is using the TRAIN, as there is a simple visa on arrival procedure at the railway station. If you are really making a holiday of it, I'd highly recommend Odessa, especially as a part of a 2 or 3 night Transnistra trip. forum.ybig.ie/moldova-9th-october-2016-travel-acomm_topic52082.html |
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Post by manulike on Feb 12, 2017 23:42:19 GMT
An option from London Stansted is combining:
Sunday 3 Sep 07.50-10.40 Ryan Air to Berlin Schonefeld (SXF) for £40 and then
Sunday 3 Sep 11.50-15.00 Wizz Air to Chisinau for £50
Direct Air Moldova back lunchtime on Wednesday is still only £120
(the direct Wizz air from Luton is an over night midnight dept for over £160 one-way...)
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Post by cymrucg on Feb 14, 2017 9:28:25 GMT
Here is someone's experience of the Bucharest to Chisinau overnight train (if the link works!!)
Personally, I'm flying Luton to Bucharest with Blue Air and Air Moldova from Bucharest to Chisinau. Total cost was approx. £180 return for Sunday to Wed.
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Post by Agent B on Feb 14, 2017 15:24:09 GMT
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 14, 2017 16:21:39 GMT
80% of women are taken away? Jesus! |
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Post by manulike on Feb 14, 2017 17:08:33 GMT
how much is the train from bucharest to chisinau Bucharest to Chisinau train departs at 7.15pm, Gara de Nord, about 30 euro for a first class (2-berth = ask for 'Es-Veh' or 'spalny vagon' in Russian or ‘ vagon de dormit’ in Romanian) sleeper, arriving Chisinau at 9am. Register and buy tickets up to 90 days ahead for 15% off bilete.cfrcalatori.ro/vanzare/loginuser.aspx |
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 14, 2017 18:12:26 GMT
Anyone staying at the Hotel Chisinau?
https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/31zkzp/welcome_to_hotel_chisinau_moldovan_tourism_advert/
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Post by manulike on Feb 14, 2017 22:20:41 GMT
Anyone staying at the Hotel Chisinau? https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/31zkzp/welcome_to_hotel_chisinau_moldovan_tourism_advert/ I know many of the Irish stayed there. Supposed to be a real Soviet area relic, with plenty of atmosphere. A few people reported that the streets immediately near to it are very dark at night, with some serious pot-holes. They advised taking a taxi even for short 1 mile rides (about a quid or so). |
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Post by ontheroadagain on Feb 17, 2017 2:06:58 GMT
Anyone staying at the Hotel Chisinau? https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/31zkzp/welcome_to_hotel_chisinau_moldovan_tourism_advert/ I know many of the Irish stayed there. Supposed to be a real Soviet area relic, with plenty of atmosphere. A few people reported that the streets immediately near to it are very dark at night, with some serious pot-holes. They advised taking a taxi even for short 1 mile rides (about a quid or so). This brings back memories of Armenia. |
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Post by irelandfan on Feb 17, 2017 13:46:10 GMT
I know many of the Irish stayed there. Supposed to be a real Soviet area relic, with plenty of atmosphere. A few people reported that the streets immediately near to it are very dark at night, with some serious pot-holes. They advised taking a taxi even for short 1 mile rides (about a quid or so). This brings back memories of Armenia. Majority of Irish fans stayed in either hotel cosmos or hotel chisinau. Stayed in cosmos myself and must say it was 100% with the staff been great and didn't mind the Irish partying in lobby late and night lol also compared to hotel chisinau cosmos was like the Ritz In terms of nightlife alot of Irish fans set up camp in the beer house during the day and then went to pink martini,Jack's bar or sky bar at night. For food there is countless stake houses in the area between both hotels and good in both the beer house and Jack's bar was fine |
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 17, 2017 13:50:03 GMT
This brings back memories of Armenia. Majority of Irish fans stayed in either hotel cosmos or hotel chisinau. Stayed in cosmos myself and must say it was 100% with the staff been great and didn't mind the Irish partying in lobby late and night lol also compared to hotel chisinau cosmos was like the Ritz In terms of nightlife alot of Irish fans set up camp in the beer house during the day and then went to pink martini,Jack's bar or sky bar at night. For food there is countless stake houses in the area between both hotels and good in both the beer house and Jack's bar was fine Thanks mate. Appreciate any feedback you can give on here. How were the locals? Any no go areas? Did you do either the Transnistra or Wine Cellar trip? |
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Post by irelandfan on Feb 17, 2017 13:59:05 GMT
Majority of Irish fans stayed in either hotel cosmos or hotel chisinau. Stayed in cosmos myself and must say it was 100% with the staff been great and didn't mind the Irish partying in lobby late and night lol also compared to hotel chisinau cosmos was like the Ritz In terms of nightlife alot of Irish fans set up camp in the beer house during the day and then went to pink martini,Jack's bar or sky bar at night. For food there is countless stake houses in the area between both hotels and good in both the beer house and Jack's bar was fine Thanks mate. Appreciate any feedback you can give on here. How were the locals? Any no go areas? Did you do either the Transnistra or Wine Cellar trip? Locals were fine although in a lot of the areas mentioned didn't see many of them bar maybe in the later bars. Staff in any of the places I visited where fine some had seemed happy to see us others not so much as if you took the Irish out of the room they would of had a very easy day at work lol In terms of no go areas would try avoid Andy's pizza restaurants as know a few Irish were fleeced of money by locals in it. Also on our 1st night the staff on the door of pink martini tried to charge us for entry even though it's meant to be free. We refused left and came back about 45 minutes later and got in for free. I didn't do either but know people that did and said both where worthwhile doing. The lads who went to transnistra booked their own bus tour for it and said it's a surreal place *also another type is try not break any glasses in bars over there as they charge you for it and it costs more than the drink itself with some places charging roughly €3 for a broken glass |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Feb 17, 2017 18:04:26 GMT
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