Gaia

We are planning to go to Molvania, have you been there already? Please tell me about your experiences. thank you, Gaia

Statia

I went for dental tourism once.

P_M

There are a few threads on Molvania, you can get some good info if you do a search. It's a fave among Fodorites!!

rex

I think that Woodward and Bernstein met Mark Felt there, often...

Best wishes,

Rex

helsinkiflyer

I heard the shopping is great. They also have this famous festival of leaning saints. I´ve heard it´s a MUST-see. Have a blast if you decide to go. Direct flights are scarce, though. It´s a shame.

vedette

I and some friends are thinking of going there. In our conversations, we are arguing about how to pronounce Molvania. Is the first "a" long, as in "play?" Or is it soft, as in "ah?" Or could it sound like the "a" in "cat?" No one wants to be embarrassed by mispronouncing the name when there. Can anyone help us?

Marilyn

Oh my dears, it's all so 5 minutes ago. Those in the know have been there and done that, complete with root canal options.

I believe it's "Mole-vay-knee-uh" unless you are from the southern part of the country, in which case, you most likely pronounce it "Mole-vaaaaay-knee-uh."

elaine

rex, I didn't know Molvania had a garage.

starrsville

I went and really enjoyed it. Totally relaxing. Caught a whiff of some gas though...but was completely relaxed the entire trip!

Intrepid1

Be aware that the country has no trees and all four directions are South.

cmt

It's next on my list after Apputtusiddu.

uhoh_busted

I bought the guidebook on Amazon and have been reading it before bed each night. OH what a tour I take in my dreams. It's on our list for 2007, and we'll probably go mid-winter to get the really cheap hotel deals.

amp322

Better go soon - it's been "discovered"...

Gaia

My teeth are OK, I need your help about hotels and restaurants. What was your favourite drink? Do I have to take garlic or toilet paper with me? What kind of presents (or bribe)- for the Molvanians? Thank you Gaia

PatrickLondon

Garlic AND toilet paper should serve most needs.

Gaia

After Molvania we also plan to go to PHAIC TAN unfortunately in Eastern Asia, far away and expensive.

kleeblatt

Don't they want to become a member of the EU?

FainaAgain

Elaine: "I didn't know Molvania had a garage" - where do you think they keep their donkeys locked up, not to be eaten by the neighbors?

cigalechanta

a bulletin from the book


MOLVANIA DISQUALIFIED FROM EUROVISION!
The tiny Eastern European republic of Molvania was disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

Zladko “Zlad” Vladcik was to perform his very popular techno-ballad, “Elektronik – Supersonik” - described as “a melodic fusion combining hot disco rhythms with cold war rhetoric”.

However, the 23-year-old singer was arrested at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport and immediately deported. While Eurovision does not normally test for recreational drugs, unfortunately for Vladcik, Turkish Customs do.

On his return, “Zlad” apologised to everyone in Molvania for letting them down, especially his family, his friends and his dealer.

Gaia

Haben't you heard, Zlad is back with "I am the Antipope" -everybody is singing it. Listen to it: http://www.molvania.com.au/molvania/eurovision.html
He was disqualified again, alas.