Serbia Map

We have added a new Serbia map for 2019. it shows all the major roads, provinces, capital city and other major cities.

Serbia is on the Europe map for 2020 but isn’t on the EU Map for 2020.

In the map of Europe, you can actually see a lot of potential places one can have their dream vacation. One of the most popular countries that are known to give maximum satisfaction to foreigners is Serbia. Tourists in the place will get the chance to enjoy the national parks found in Belgrade. Mountain resorts are also widely available in the place that it leads the tourists to visit the country very often. In fact, it is claimed that Serbia possesses a terrific beauty of mountains, lakes, ski resorts and reservoirs. During summer, it is noticeable that there is a heavy influx of German, Italian, English and French tourists, while New Year is reserved for the Slovenian nationals. Also, one of the best characteristics of Serbian which lead people to visit the place more often is the hospitality shown by the Serbians towards the country’s tourists.

When you get to visit the map of Serbia, you will be able to see lots of Serbia destinations which would surely bring you a one of a kind vacation experience.

If you get to travel Serbia, you will be able to see the marvellous nature-endowed tourist destinations which no other tourist spots could parallel with. All you have to do is ride by a plane from London which would just usually take you about 2 hours and 40 minutes. However, it should be noted that the national airline, the Jat Airways, does not cater direct flights coming from the US. If you are coming from the neighbouring European countries, you can travel Serbia by rail or by road though bus, trains and buses. When you are in Serbia already, you could avail of the car rental services which are offered at a relatively affordable price.

With regards to the accommodation within Serbia, you can find concentrations of Deluxe and 5-star hotels in Belgrade and Novi Sad. The smaller towns offer hotels that are mid-price or owned and operated by the state. Furthermore, some of these state-owned hotels have been bought by private institutions and are refurbished to meet the current demand of the foreigners and tourist when it comes to comfort and style. Overall, the hotels in Serbia are collectively great. Prices of the accommodations actually vary being the 5-star class hotels, the most expensive. Aside from this, there are also small boutique hotels that can be seen in Nis, Belgrade and Novi Sad.

But there is more, if you are finding alternative places to stay in Serbia you can actually rent a Camper and roam around Serbia without hassle. A list of companies that offer camper truck rentals can be found on National Tourism Organisation of Serbia.  There are also several inns and motels along the major roads of Serbia. Prices actually vary based on several factors like tourist season, location and the quality of service rendered.

If you have the desire to roam around Europe, never miss going to Serbia for this place would surely bring you the kind of vacation you have been dreaming of.

Below we have the old map of Serbia.

The countries in Red above make up what is known as Eastern Europe. East Europe as a concept has been in decline since the end of the cold war. Many of the countries on the Western border of the above countries marked in red have either entered the European Union or are moving to join. Joining the European Union is conceptual a step to becoming a Western country. Countries like Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria and even the Czech Republic. Look at this map for a more complete idea of the countries that make up Western Europe and a list of the countries trying to enter the European Union.

The end of the cold war saw the end of the many large conglomerations of communist nations. The biggest of these was the Soviet Union (The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) which was made up of countries such as Russia, Belarus, Latvia, Ukraine, Georgia and a number of other countries. so the map above is more of a modern representation of the countries that formerly made up East Europe. Other former Communist Nations that split up into smaller countries are  as follows:

• Yugoslavia – which split into Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo.
• Czechoslovakia – Which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

So as you can see even though we still use the terms Western and Eastern Europe, they are quickly becoming an outdated concept and the boundary that separates East and West is blurrier than ever.

here we have a list of the countries that make up Eastern Europe.

• Albania
• Belarus
• Bosnia Herzegovina
• Bulgaria
• Czech Republic
• Estonia
• Hungary
• Kosovo
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Macedonia
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• Poland
• Romania
• Russia
• Serbia
• Slovakia
• Ukraine

We have added a new Slovakia map for 2019. It shows all the major roads, major cities, Capital city and Provinces.

Slovakia is a small country located in the Central Europe, south of Poland. Most part of the country is rugged and mountainous. Thus, it is a perfect destination for winter sports of all kinds. Bratislava is the capital city of this nation, where population is about 431,000 and still counting. It is the cultural, political and economic centre of Slovakia. This is where a large number of museums, galleries, theatres, universities and other cultural and educational institutions are found.

When you choose to travel Slovakia, you will come across with European style of museums like the largest Slovak National Gallery at Razusovo. This is where you can find the baroque and gothic art, which are truly remarkable. Historically restored both permanent and temporary art exhibitions are also set up in the following palaces in Old Town. Just to name a few, that would be Palffy Palace, Primate Palace, Mirbach and Zichy Palace. The history of Bratislava, especially during the 19^th and early 20^thcentury life in the city can be seen in one of the city’s museum on Primicialne. It possesses such a wonderful history that you can experience if you choose to travel this country.

If you are looking for a place to visit during this holiday season, consider Slovakia as your one stop destination. This is a not so big country when we speak about space area. However, this place can be good for recreational purposes because it is not overcrowded as compared to other popular countries. Aside from the ski resorts that are often visited by the locals on the south of the country, the capital city of Slovakia has a full directory of different pubs, bars and cafes. Search for a particular place to drink if you want to spend and enjoyable night with friends and families. If you want a martini darling or have some good taste of vodka, Cirkus Barok and Trafo Music Bar are places that you should pay a visit. If gaming is what you desired, sports and Guinness can be experienced at Dubliner Pub. There is certainly a type of activity, which you can enjoy with the different café districts at Bratislava.

Spending an active holiday would also be possible in Slovakia. This country now becomes one of the new winter destinations because of its fantastic site for skiing and snowboarding. If you are a winter sport lover, Slovakia is a good destination for you. Map of Slovakia will show that almost all mountains are suitable and most are properly equipped for a safe and enjoyable skiing, hiking and horse riding. Hiking in Slovakia Mountains is an activity that you should never miss being engaged into. High Tatras are stunningly beautiful and extremely challenging for adventurous and outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking trails on this area are approximately open from July 1 to October 15, depending on the weather.

The capital city Bratislava in Slovakia has a marvelous range of hotels and apartments that you can choose from. You will surely find a place to rest that will suit your budget. Looking for a hotel in Bratislava can be tricky during peak seasons of winter and summer vacations. However, you need not to worry yourself about it because there are other hotels around the place that will not command a much higher price. Therefore, when thinking about the next place to have a vacation, Slovakia is one of the top destinations that you should never fail to spot.

Old map of Slovakia

A map of Armenia

Armenia is considered to be on the very edge of what we would call modern day Europe. Some experts would say it is part of Asia Minor but one thing we know is that it definitely is a country that spans the east/west divide. The capital of Armenia is Yerevan with a population of about 1 million people as of 2018.

Here we have a large map and you can expand it to it’s maximum size by clicking on the image and then clicking on the cross in the top right hand corner.

There has been a spotlight shone on the Ukraine this week with the downing of flight MH17 by Ukrainian separatist rebels. However that war has been raging for quite a while now and the European Union has been very reluctant to get involved.

Why?

One theory is the reliance of the European community on Russian natural gas supplies as an energy supply. The Russian gas supply is particularly important in winter, as European household heating requirements increase.

The above map of gas pipelines  produced by Agence France-Presse shows the routes into Europe pass through the Ukraine. This adds a level of complexity to the diplomatic dance over the war in Ukraine. There used to be two parties that could interfere with European gas supply from Russia. The first party being the Russian government and associated government and corporate bodies (Gasprom), as happened back in 2009 . The second being the Ukrainian government. Although this possibility was considered almost negligible until recently as the Ukraine gathers a good commission by on-selling Russian gas.

Now we have a third player. The Russian backed separatist rebels in the east of Ukraine . These rebels seem to be backed by Russia and in fact it is considered highly likely that these rebels used a Russian built self propelled missile battery to down the ill fated flight MH17.

Why would the rebels want to interrupt the gas supply?

Currently there are two schools of thought on why the rebels would want to interrupt the European gas supply.

1. By interrupting the winter gas supply the rebels could force the European community to put pressure on the Pro-west Ukrainian government to be less unyielding at the negotiating table.
2. The other possibility is to force Russia to help more actively in the fight against the Ukrainian government. Currently it is widely believed that Russia is secretly helping the Ukrainian rebels. The added economic pressure on Russia  that slowing the gas supply would impose, might make Russia take steps to try and end the war earlier. Either by influencing the Ukrainian government or helping the rebels win the war.

In either case we can see that the winter of 2014-2015 is shaping up to be a tense one for European nations.

After the reported shooting down of Malaysian airliner (Flight MH17), it seems all air traffic was directed to leave or avoid Ukraine airspace. Above is an amazing image tweeted by NewsWeek. Sadly it would appear that all 295 people on board died as a result of this horrific  incident. Initial reports are that pro-Russian groups are the cause of this incident and are now hampering efforts by Ukrainian investigators to retrieve the black box flight recorded.

We will be updating this story as more information comes to light.

Some pictures of the crash zone are coming to light.

Will Russia invade Belarus next?

Now that Russia has effectively annexed The Crimea away from the Ukraine, we can start thinking about what country will be next. Vladimir Putin has stated on a number of occasions that he will take care of Russians no matter where they are found. Belarus has one of the largest Russian populations outside of Russia. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is a hard line ruler of this small nation and has already expressed that what happened in the Ukraine will not be happening in Belarus.

Aleksandr harbors Russian sympathies, so things could go either way. Russia may move to bring Belarus under it’s wing, under the pretext of defending Belarus from outside/Western European influence or it could leaves things be. As Russia may feel that Regime in Belarus is strong enough to hold it’s own against outside influence.

Either way it will be a very tense time in Belarus over the next few weeks and months.

With the possible conflict between Russia and The Ukraine over the Crimean peninsula. Map of Europe has decided to put up a large map of the region. so that you can get some sense of how close these nations are to each other.

If you feel there are some other maps that would be beneficial in explaining how these countries relate. Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are only to happy to help.

We have added a map of the initial attacks by Russia on Ukraine. We will be updating this regularly as events unfold.

The country of Ukraine is located in the Eastern side of Europe. It offers some of the most affordable accommodations in Europe. If you are heading to visit this country, it is best to begin your travel in the city of Kiev. Start your holiday in the largest city in the country that can offer avid travellers with a variety of spots and attractions, which resulted from great cultural heritage and signs of economic progress. From Kiev, you can directly travel to one of the ultimate tourist destination in the country, the city of Crimea. You will enjoy the cool climate, fresh air and beauty of pristine beaches located in the peninsula region, along the coast of the Black Sea. This is something you should never fail to visit when scheduled for a travel in Ukraine.

Travel Ukraine and you will experience the architectural splendours brought by different churches and castles. Now, it becomes a destination on the crossroads between Central and Eastern Europe. This is where Carpathian Mountains are located. This place is suitable for fishing, hunting, skiing and hiking. Thus, this country is a perfect place for summer destinations for many avid travellers who want to experience adventure during their travel. However, if you are not an adventurous type of person, you can head toward inland. From there, you will see several spots that will surely get you fascinated. From ancient buildings to modern day structures, Ukraine can offer several attractions that are simply one of a kind.

Museums in Ukraine are the places where you can find historical treasures that belong to this country. Ukraine is country filled with historical sites and strong cultural heritage. Located in the city of Kiev is the Natural Art Museum, which displays a collection of painting, images and other priceless artworks. Several tourists, travelling through Odessa, known as the Pearl of the Black Sea will enjoy the opportunity of taking glances on different museums. If you want to go back to the history of this country, pay a visit to Odessa Regional History Museum. Historical items will captivate your attention. Other places that are worth spending your time and money while you are in Ukraine will include Lviv Glass Museum, Bulgakov Museum, Ukrainian Museum of Historical Treasures and the popular Ivan Franko Literary Memorial Museum. Whatever country you will come to visit, museums are usually one of the places that travellers have on top of their long list.

Based on the map of Ukraine, this country will offer you several attractions and spots that you should never fail to visit.  In the capital city of Ukraine, you will never get starve with so many restaurants around, which you can enjoy dining in. The foods that Kiev restaurants are serving become one of the city’s main attractions for visitors. As of today, the capital boasts over a hundred of restaurants serving several kinds of tasteful dishes. The restaurants are serving classical French, Chinese and Italian cuisines. Apart from having a good taste for food, Ukraine has been a popular destination spot because of the many architectural and modernistic designs that the country owns.

With an area that is almost twice that of the United States of America, Russia is definitely a country any tourist ought to consider as his or her dream destination for any vacation. Its capital city Moscow is one of the most industrialized cities in Europe and has residents not only from Russia but from different parts of the world. The official language spoken in Russia is Russian with a few people speaking English as their second language. Russia has been for a long time a European country involved in key European decisions probably because of its military might and developed economy.

There are cheap flights available to Russia from different parts of the world. However, getting them can sometimes prove to be a difficult exercise but with a little patience, one can easily get the cheap flights easily. Most cheap flights are available during festive seasons when there are discounts and promotions of flight tickets to Russia. It is during these promotions that you can easily secure the cheap flights. There are other ways one can secure cheap flights to Moscow but you have to be really patient in your quest for the cheap flights as some of them only come once or twice in a year

Tourist attractions in Russia are numerous and one may even have difficulties deciding where to go or where not to, especially if you do not have a map of Russia. Most of them are in the capital Moscow and other big cities like St.Petersburg. The Kremlin is one of the most common destinations to both local and international tourists. It serves as the official home of the Russian president and has some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe. A good travel map of Russia should show you al the best tourist spots.

Then there is the golden ring which is a group of cities north east of Moscow. The cities are prehistoric and played a major role in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church. When it comes to listing all the attraction in this great country of more than 140,000,000 people one can easily get tired before reaching a quarter of the main attractions. More information about the attraction can be got from respective tourist travel agencies or tour websites.

Before you travel Russia, it is extremely important to know the weather one is going to find there. The country experiences the four main seasons on a year; summer, autumn, winter and spring. Winter seasons in Russia are always damp and wet. Sometimes the temperatures may reach negatives so it is highly recommended that you carry heavy clothing to beat the cold if you intend to visit Russia during this time. Summers are generally cool but sometimes the temperatures can reach very high limits. The best season to fly into Russia is during spring when the temperatures are moderate.

Whether you love indoor or outdoor activities you will never fall short of activities to do in Russia. There are museums, art galleries and theatres for indoor activity lovers in Russia. There are also parks and zoos for nature lovers in different parts of Russia where the nature lovers can taste what Russia has to offer when it comes to nature. Before leaving take time to chat with Russians. You will find it interesting that despite what people say about them they are very warm and welcoming. An Eastern Europe map will help you find it.

How would you like to visit the famous Black Sea? In Romania, you will be able to visit this wonderful body of water which no other tourist spots could parallel with. The country is well known to be the place of origin of the famous Count Dracula. Moreover, the country has lots to show when it comes to nature endowed beautiful sceneries. The visitors surely love the attractive forest landscapes, churches which were built way back the medieval ages, historical gems and seaside villages.

Just like any country in Europe, you will be able to reach Romania by air, by road, rails and waters. You could avail of the cheap flights from the country’s national airline, the Tarom and Delta which directly flies from New York going to Bucharest. It would only take you about 3 hours and 20 minutes to reach Bucharest from London.

You could also avail of the country’s car for hire services from local and international firms which are rampant in the Bucharest airport. However, the government strongly implements the policy that the driver should be at least 21 years old. Moreover, it is advised that tourist should hire a package of car and driver service to prevent suffering from unpredictable driving.

Regarding the tourist’s accommodation needs, there are lots of hotels in the city which have the utmost capacity to deliver highly satisfactory convenience and comfort to the tourists. However, due to the heavy influx of tourists and visitors during some particular periods of the year, it is strongly advised to have an advance booking of the hotel suites. The costs of these accommodation services are relatively large given that the hotels are mostly rated with 5 stars. Nevertheless, the hotel management assures the customers with high quality of service and maximum comfort through its state of the art rooms and facilities. You could check in at Radisson Blu Bucharest, JW Marriott Grand, Intercontinental Bucharest, Grand Hotel Continental, Centre Ville Elite Aparthotel which are just some of the most common five-star hotels found in the country.

Some of the must be seen tourist spots in Romania include the Berca Mud Volcanoes, Carpathian Mountains, Ceausescu’s Palace of Parliamen, Bran Castle, the port of Constanta and the museum of history of Jewish community in Romania. In the country side of Romania, you will be able to witness the traditional practices which were preserved through the years as well as the wooden churches and wines. You can also engage in some outdoor activities such as cycling in the terrains of Romania. The trails are especially made for the cycling enthusiasts and biking lovers. Also, you should not miss going to the mountain lakes found in Retezat and Fagaras ranges. You will also discover the wonders inside the more than ten thousand caves found in Romania. You will find these beautiful and awesome tourist spots when you take a look at the map of Romania which is widely offered among the tourists.

Moldova: The Forgotten Travel Destination

Rich in fertile soil and history which produces plenty of vineyards, Moldova is one of Europe’s forgotten travel destinations. In this country is found vast monasteries, trek through its ancient forests and taste its local wines.

Geography and Map of Moldova

Moldova is located at the Eastern Europe and Northeast of Romania which has a total of 33,843 sq km of land area. Compared to a state in the U.S. it is slightly larger than the state of Maryland.

People in Moldova

Moldova has a total population of 4 440 000. Although the country is highly populated, it has a few large cities and the most valuable is the capital city called Chisinau. They have different ethnicity and the majority of them are the ethnic Moldavians. Some are Ukrainians, Russians, Bulgarians and more. Christianity is the predominant religion and some of them are Muslims. The people in Moldova are known to be hospitable and friendly and the capital city has much to offer to any visitor.

Then there are the mouthwatering seafood and drinks that have distinct tastes and flavors experienced nowhere else in the world. They are available in all the big hotels and restaurants in Moldova at affordable prices. They can be enjoyed on the beach with cool breeze or one can make an order for room service and enjoy the delicacies in his or her own privacy. With such a nice treatment, one feels like a king or queen and may easily think of extending his or her days in the wonderful island of Moldova. This happens to most tourists or others go and fail to resist to the temptation of coming back. To them, Moldova is a home away from home.

The Weather and Climate of Moldova

The republic of Moldova has a temperate continental climate located approximately halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. The country’s four seasons are defined clearly, winter is warm and summers are long accompanied with lots of sunny days. Winter is moderate, some days it may fall. Spring is not stable compared to the number of sunny days. Summer is lasts long and is really hot. When summer rains occurs, it is usually heavy, causing local flood. Autumn is warm and long and may bring the first frosts and snowfalls.

4 Best places to go when you travel Moldova:

• 1. Chisinau is the capital city of Moldova which has very modern green and the most comfortable town in the heart of the country. The trip here includes going to the historical center of Chisinau, the administrative and the cultural establishments on the main blvd called Stefan cel Mare which is the main square of the General National Meeting, churches and museums, 2 central parks, market of souvenirs and Central Market. The whole duration of the excursion is about 3-4 hours.
• 2. Crivoca and Miletii Mici wine cellars- This spot is known to be the biggest underground wine cellars across Europe. Its wine factory and collections are found in tunnels made out of limestone forming an underground wine city. It has motor streets which are named from its famous brands of wine namely Shardonait, Cabernet, Sauvignon, Feteasca and more.
• 3. Soroca town- This is visited for its historical importance during the medieval period for its defense system against the invasion of the polyaks, tartar, ottomans, Cossacks, and the Slavs coming from the East.
• 4. Saharna Monastery complex – This spot is a must-see for its historical and natural wonders. It may take up to 6 to 7 hours to tour around the place.

Charming rolling hills, a fascinating blend of contemporary and wonderful architecture, exciting nightlife, castles and a culture as unique as its name, Czech Republic has it all!

Czech Republic is nestled in the heart of central Europe and is banked on all sides by other countries, and for those who paid attention to their geography lessons in high school, they can find Czech Republic at the middle of the map of Europe with Slovakia to its east, Germany to the west, northeast is Poland and Austria to the south. This makes the country a huge melting pot of traditions, values, and people that are as colorful and ambivalent as their combined hi- tech cities and seemingly untouched emerald terrains and flora and fauna. It’s the ultimate travel destination for tourists seeking the comforts and conveniences of city life but also want to commune with nature in all its raw glory!

Ruzyne International Airport is Czech Republic’s main international airport and is the busiest airport in Central Europe with passengers reaching more than 12.4 million last 2007! To make the country more accessible to the world, it has constructed more than 40 airports and several paved runways. This country’s capital is Prague, and it boasts of a fun and lively nightlife that’s great for your budget. If you’re the type of tourist to leisurely stroll around, there are plenty of cafés like Café Louvre and Cafe Prague, and from there you can visit Charles Bridge with its magnificent views of Vltava River and Prague Castle, the place also sports plenty of riverside entertainment for your absolute enjoyment. If you want to keep your friends updated on your latest escapades in Czech Republic, no worry! The place has the Czech Republic has the highest number of Wi-Fi subscribers in the European Union! You can instantly upload pictures and email friends and loved ones through their hi-speed internet. While travelling do not forget to take with you the map of Czech Republic just to be sure you will not be lost.

This country also boasts of interesting sites and buildings. Prague’s “Dancing House” is a wonderful and thought provoking piece of architecture that seems to defy the laws of physics. Ironically, it can be found in the historic city attractions, which makes the building stand out in stark contrast. One can also find one of Prague’s premiere restaurants on the topmost floor of the Dancing House. Music and Theater lovers will also be ecstatic to find their passion entombed in the Czech Museum of music where more than 700, 000 items are on display for music enthusiasts. The most beautiful theater can also be found in Prague, Estates Theater is an imposing and fascinating structure where Mozart himself conducted Don Giovanni for the first time! Prague State Opera is another splendid theater one should not miss!

Travelling the Czech Republic’s countryside is also a great option for tourists seeking time out from Prague’s attractions. The climate in the area is variable and may vary according to the altitude or terrain. Their summers are hot and their winters biting cold, the warmest months are June, July, and August, which travelers often find to be the best time of the year to visit with regards to the climate.