Transnistria’s simultaneous geo-political significance and relative obscurity make it an intriguing place to visit. The capital Tiraspol, a small city on the east bank of the river Dniester, is in many ways a living time capsule of the Soviet past. Check out the Lenin statues, the hammer and sickle that still adorns the Transnistrian flag and coat of arms, and maybe even browse the flea market behind the monument to Russian military hero Alexander Suvorov to take a piece of history home with you. The Single Girl’s Guide to Tiraspol is dedicated to solo women travellers, and covers sightseeing, history, culture, shopping, style and safety in this quirkiest of capitals.