Skopje Hotels, Best Skopje Hotels

Hotel Victoria – Skopje

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:20:35 +0000

You want an accommodation in a hotel in Skopje that is situated close enough to the city centre but yet far away from the city noise? If so, ‘Hotel Victoria’ is the hotel for you!

Being situated in a very pleasant climate area, far away from the traffic and the city noise and yet only 1000 meters from the city centre makes Hotel ‘Victoria’ an ideal place for your business trips, seminars and accommodation in general.

Hotel Victoria is modernly built hotel, thus still retaining the charm of the traditional Macedonian architecture. It has 2 apartments, 3 twin rooms and 6 single rooms, all of which equipped with air-conditioner, modern furniture, free internet access, direct telephone line, mini bar, cable TV (international channels) and private safe box. Another important amenity for our guests is the transportation to/from the airport on our expense if they are staying for more than 3 nights altogether.

The friendly and helpful staff will do their best to solve any problems that you might face with and to supply you with any information you need.

At our guests disposal is a bar, 24 hours-secured private parking lot, restaurant, a summer terrace and buffet breakfast included in the price. Our restaurant provides premium atmosphere, good service and tasty meals from the traditional Macedonian as well as from the International cuisine. The bar for our guests is opened for 24 hours.

HOTEL VIKTORIA CONTACT INFO:
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Hotel Victoria
str. Slave Delovski N°.18
1000 Skopje, Macedonia

Phone: ++389 2 3107600
Fax: ++389 2 3107610

Contact eMail:
hotelvictoriaskopje1@yahoo.com

Web address:
www.hotelvictoria.com.mk

Tourism in Macedonia, famous landmarks places to visit

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:02:59 +0000

Although Macedonia has a sufficiently high potential to be an attractive tourist destination, this potential has not yet been sufficiently used as a whole.
Republic of Macedonia is situated in southeastern Europe, the Balkan Peninsula, bordering with the Republic of Albania, Serbia, Republic of Kosovo, Bulgaria and Greece.

Macedonia is a country that has the potential and striving for development of alternative tourism, mountain tourism, rural, urban, lake tourism and so on. The road infrastructure is sufficiently developed, so quickly and easily you can travel from one city to another or from one to the other end of the country.

Republic of Macedonia has a lot to offer tourists who will decide to visit.
If you like rural tourism you can visit the many villages that are few centuries old and you will be kindly welcomed by locals.
Usually around the villages you have the opportunity to visit the many monasteries that are decorated with old and preserved frescoes and icons.

The construction of these monasteries is unique and they themselves are old even after ten centuries and are some of the reasons that are seen with great admiration and are protected as historical and cultural heritage of Macedonia.

Republic of Macedonia may also offer you mountain tourism, where you can stay at any time of the year.
In summer you can escape the hot sun and enjoy the fresh mountain air and relaxed atmosphere, or if you are a fan of winter sports and hot tea besides the fireplace, we recommend you visit one of the beautiful ski centers in Macedonia.

Macedonia has a lot to offer in city tourism as well.
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia, which is full of contrasts in population, buildings and offer entertainment and social life. Abounds with historical and cultural facilities, shops, markets, coffee bars, discotheques, shopping malls, and in the immediate vicinity is the ancient city Stobi and the lake Matka.

Bitola is a unique city which has preserved its appearance of its biggest growth. This city is also known as a ”city of Consuls” and here you can enjoy the old atmosphere that is due to old buildings and luxurious facades of the houses around Bitola.

If you visit Macedonia we recommend you to visit Ohrid. This city is known as Erusalim on the Balkans as it has one church for every day of the year. That’s why this city is protected by UNESCO.

Macedonia is a relatively safe country in which there is no war and violence so that you can enjoy your stay here and relax without worrying for your safety.
If you decide to visit Macedonia, you will be pleasantly surprised by its beauty, hospitality, the friendly mood of the locals, the wonderful wine and Macedonian cooking and delicious specialties that you will have the opportunity to taste in Macedonia.

Enjoy some free casual sex with Macedonian people. Girls and guys are open-minded and enjoy having fun with foreign people. They gladly take a chance to speak to someone not from Macedonia. Casual sex personals don’t work for Macedonian people (strange phenomenon), but you will have no trouble in finding a casual sex partner. Enjoy the stay and come back sometimes…

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Macedonia Currency
Macedonian Wine Production
Football Federation of Macedonia
Paragliding in Macedonia
Skopje History, Landmarks, Photo Gallery
Tourism in Macedonia, famous landmarks and places

Skopje the place that gave the world the Cyrillic alphabet

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:55:41 +0000

Exhibitions, concerts, trade developments, fairs, student exchanges, humanitarian aid, culture, education, tourism, sport – vital parts the beautiful modern city- Skopje-the academic center of Macedonia.

This town is the heart of the Macedonian metal-processing, chemical, textile, electrical and graphic industries. Skopje is the capital of Macedonian culture, education, science and economy.

As a result of its tumultuous history, many nations live here for centuries. The official language is Macedonian. It is situated at an altitude of 254 m above sea level. Today, Skopje is a modern city but, at the same time an ancient with deep roots in the past and a rich history.

Coming here you can find monuments from the past that are found in and around Skopje including: the church of St. Spas, St. Panteleimon, the monument of Goce Delcev, the monastery of Matka. Actually, it harbours the seats of all states institutions, the Archbishop of the Macedonian Orthodox Church and other major religious communities.

Convincingly it is the major industrial, banking and trading center.

The old name of this town is Scupi which in the past became the target of all attacks of barbaric tribes just at the time when Scupi was an architecturally developed urban settlement. Namely, passing from hand to hand through the succeeding centuries and under the military-this city developed on the left bank of Vardar. In this new era of the development, Skopje itself saw the formation and organization of a new modern city but a nation had gone unrecognized by many neighboring countries.

Today, Skopje is a place where many notable artists create and are presented many prominent authors in the world of arts. But what is the most relevant for all of you- visitors and tourists is of course the night life here. Skopje is very much a 24 hour city, where you feel perfectly safe wherever in the city you go. In fact, you feel safer in Skopje than in many others foreign cities you have ever visited.

If I start writing mentioning the past, all monuments, bridges, hotels etc. it will never be enough pages to write the history of the Macedonian people and language. It was a place humiliated in the past but, respected in the present. A place where you can leave peacefully and feel safe out of reach, traffic jam and out of society.

Guide to Paragliding In Macedonia as a tourist attraction in Ohrid, Krusevo

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:28:55 +0000

Paragliding is a dream coming true-the dream of free flying….using a basic equipment and the power of wind and thermals .It is a relatively new sport with the early beginnings in the 80’s ,being practiced by amateurs and professionals alike. The equipment it’s quite simple , a paraglider has a harness that holds the pilot and a wing. The wing is made of a special fabric, in 2 layers disposed to form a row of cells allowing air to inflate and maintain the shape of the wing.

The harness it is pretty comfortable offering support both as standing and sitting position .The harness is connected to the wing using carabins and a network of lines. There are about 30 lines in a paraglider ,made of very strong materials ,each line alone being able to sustain the weight of the pilot.

The control of the paraglider is made of 2 brakes, one in each hand of the pilot, connected to the ends of the wing, offering speed adjustment and steering as well as flaring on landing .Add-on to the brakes is the weight shifting-leaning on one side or the other to steer better. Also the pilot can use a speed bar, a foot control which attaches to the harness and it is used to increase speed.

Most of pilots use variometers (to show the rate of ascending or descending), radios (to keep in touch with each other or with the ground) and GPS (mostly used for competitions).

The take-off is done from a higher point, like a hill or a slope, using the force of the wind and a bit of skill to get airborne and to fly. Pilots are looking for thermals (columns of air lifting from the earth, due to uneven heating of the ground), to use them like an air elevator and gain altitude in order to glide longer and higher.

For the professional pilots there are competitions organized each year in different corners of the world., on 3 main categories : cross-country (for the greatest distance), accuracy (precision landing on a 3 cm centre out of a 10 m circle) and acro(acrobatic maneuvers and stunts) .

In Macedonia the sport is well represented, with an active presence in all 3 categories of competition, with many clubs involved in practicing the sport as well as offering classes to beginners and helping them obtaining the pilot license or offering an unforgettable experience in a tandem flight.

The best places to fly are Krushevo, Ohrid and around Skopje, making the sport easy and accessible to the public. Competitions are organized each year in Krushevo and Ohrid, with a large presence of pilots and public.

The sport it is gaining a lot of popularity for the young people and for the ones who like to try something different and a feeling of freedom.

Football Federation of Macedonia Soccer History Clubs League Goals

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:30:39 +0000

The first football match in Macedonia, which gave a start up to the football in Macedonia, was played on the 20th of April 1919. The selection of the English Army, which consisted of the greatest players among the recruits, played a match against the team of “Napredak” from Skopje. The game finished with a winning score of 2:0 for “Napredak”.

At that place, where the first match in Macedonia was played, a monument in the shape of a football ball that weighted 250 kilograms was put in 1979.

A lot of football teams were formed in the period from 1909 till 2002. The first team was “FK Vardar” – Skopje, which was founded in 1912 in Skopje. During the Second World War, the selection of Macedonian football teams played against the selection of the German Army, and as well as against Bulgaria. In the period from 1900 till 1991, Macedonia didn’t have her own National Football Representation, because it was a part of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY).

In 1945, after the Second World War, a football section was established as part of the Union of Sports in Skopje, with Gustav Vlahov as a president. The section separated from the Union on the 16th of August 1948, and the Macedonian Football Union (“Makedonski Fudbalski Sojuz”) was established on the 14th of August 1949 in Skopje, as part of the Football Union of Yugoslavia (“Fudbalski Sojuz na Yugoslavia”), up until 1991 when the Republic of Macedonia claimed independence and separated from SFRY. The first president of the Macedonian Football Union was Ljubisav Ivanov.

The most famous players from Macedonia, who played in the National team in Yugoslavia are: Kiril Simonovski, Blagoja Vidinikj, Metodija Spasovski, Andon Donchevski, Darko Panchev, Ilija Najdovski etc.

The first championship, which was organized by the new union, was in the season of 1992/93, in which 18 teams took part. “FK Vardar” from Skopje, without loosing a single match, was the first champion, which also won the first Cup.

In 1994, Macedonia became a member of FIFA, UEFA and the Balkan Football Federation. The Balkan Football Federation organized mini tourneys for players at the age from 16 till 18. In 1995 the teams from Macedonia, for the first time after the independence, took a part in the competitions in UEFA.

As a champion from Macedonia, “FK Vardar” from Skopje played against “FK Bekeshchaba” from Hungary. In the Cup of Champions, “FK Sileks” from Kratovo played for Macedonia and eliminated the team from Hungary “Vac Samsung” with the score of 1-1; 1-0. In the second round, “FK Sileks” played against “Borussia Menhengladbah” from Germany, and lost with the score of 3-0; 3-2, leaving the Germans to compete in the next round.

The National Representation officially started in 1994 with the qualifications for the European Championship in 1996, in the group with Armenia, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark and Spain, with scores: 1-1 with Denmark, Belgium and Cyprus, playing as a guest, with Armenia 2-2, and again with Cyprus 3-0 playing at home. The first official match against Denmark on the 7th September 1994, which was played on the City Stadium in Skopje (now known as Philip II), ended with the score of 1-1. The first goal, for the Macedonian Football Representation, was scored by Mitko Stojkovski.

Macedonia also played in the qualifications for the World Championship in the group with Malta, Lichtenstein, Romania, Island and Republic of Ireland. The most significant victory was won against the Republic of Ireland, with the score of 3-2, and the most significant triumph, playing as guests, was won against Lichtenstein with the score of 11-1.

Since then, Macedonia takes part in every competitions in UEFA and FIFA, and in 2002 The Football Union of Macedonia changes it’s name in the Football Federation of Macedonia.

Macedonian Wine Production Quality Natural Delicious Wine

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:09:04 +0000

A Tribute To “Vranec”

Considering the fact the the fermented grape juice, or the Wine, has been determined to be the most common yet controvert drink since the known history, we proudly feel to go into a mission and to dive deep into the essence of the wine-making and wine enjoying.

It can not be clearly described what the definition of the Wine itself is. It is a drink. Fact. There a lot of drinks without playing a major role in the history as the Wine has. It is an alcoholic drink, yet no other alcoholic drink has never became legendary enough. Then, what the Wine is?

Part of the Bible legends for the believers. Jesus had the wine influencing and accompanying his behavior and miracles. By the way, the most wanted artifact since the known history is the holy grail, a simple but precious Wine Cup. Sound so simple, yet so magical.

Linking the centuries and the geographical areas in the world.
Macedonia is located in the Southeast of the Balkan Peninsula and as many have said, got a gift from the God. The perfect sunlight, the perfect ground and the perfect historical background for Wine-making.

Located in the Tikves area, all the major Vineyards exist and are collecting the magical essence form the air and the dirt, creating impossibly beautiful to explain flavors and aromas. Mostly privately owned, some of them with a historical meaning, existing many years back. The current trend and the technological level in the world is motivating all of them to evolve and to advance the process, in order to get close to the perfect wine.

As a diverse traveler, I had the opportunity to taste a lot of wines. From Napa Valley in California, through Chile to France. And all of them have the wine in common. But there is something not official, yet very valid. The local, small edition, unknown wines have always been considered for the right shot. The market had the bad influence and had made the commercial and famous wines all similar and flavorless. Cork has been sent to the history and the wine spirit has diminished in most of the places.

Here the Macedonian role gain in power. Organic by default, Macedonian wine-yards and wine-making did not have the time or destiny to go to the wrong way. Still intimate yet big, natural yet advanced, the Macedonian wines got the best combination.

From the autochthonous grapevines, the most famous and controversial is the Vranec. The king of the Kings and the holy prayer for the wine drinkers. The color vary from deep red to violet. The aroma is going from a sweet plum jam accompanied with a caramel, to oak aromas with a pinch of chocolate and fresh herbs. Sounds magical, yeah? It is and more than that. The witnesses are all our guests traveling to Macedonia and falling in love with our vines. The feeling of drinking some of the limited or special editions of Vranec has been and unforgettable experience for everybody who ever had a chance to taste it, and it will stay among the unique essences of a wine memories of our always welcomed wine friends form all around the world.

So, next time when you feel like to eat juicy aged beefsteak or maybe some spicy tasty barbecue with the friends, come to Macedonia and get a glass of Vranec!

Macedonian citizens and any foreign guests can freely exchange foreign money for denars and vice versa in the banks and many exchange offices.
Recently the new law is passed by the Macedonian Parliament about the use of the foreign currency. Services and goods in Macedonia, can be paid by denars only and not with foreign currency.

Macedonia currency

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:22:49 +0000

Macedonian currency is Macedonian denar (MKD). The smaller currency is Deni, but they are not in use anymore. One hundred deni makes one denar.

Macedonian Denar was introduced on April 26, 1992. At the time of its introduction, Macedonian Denar was equivalent to the Yugoslavian Convertible dinar. On May 5, 1993, Macedonian denar was denominated from being an Old denar to a New denar, with one New denar (MKD) being equal to 100 Old denar (MKN).

Currently, the exchange rate regime in Republic of Macedonia is what is referred to as a “managed float.” The denar exchange rate against the euro serves as a fundamental of the Republic of Macedonia monetary policy. Money supply and interest rates are dictated by the exchange rate target, which (as of mid-2005) is set at 61.5 Macedonian denars to one euro, and has remained more or less constant at that level. With this exchange rate target, Macedonian central bank (the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia) has been maintained a stable denar exchange rate against the euro.

Skopje Hotels – walking distances from the center of the city

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:17:42 +0000

If you are Skopje visitor which is interested to book a room or apartment in the Skopje hotels situated in the very city center or hotels with a few minutes walking distance from the center, you will find this article very useful.

There are plenty hotels which are situated in the city center or very close of the city center. One of these hotels is Hotel Square. This hotel is ideally situated in the business building which face the main city square. The walking distance from the Skopje central shopping mall is just a minute.

The walking distance from the telecommunication complex where are situated T-home, T-mobile and VIP operator is just a 1-2 minutes leisure walking and the distance to the business center Soravia is just a 3-4 minutes. Distance from the Macedonian parliament is only 5 minutes leisure walking. Square hotel is a 3-star hotel and it is suitable for the tourists, but also a business travelers.

Other hotel in Skopje which is very close to the city center is Stone Bridge Hotel. Stone Bridge hotel is situated just 30 meters from the main Skopje attraction with the same name. The old Stone Bridge is one of the biggest and oldest Skopje attractions which is build in the medieval times. Stone Bridge Hotel is a modern 4-star hotel which is ideal for the business persons who like to be on the walking distance from the many government buildings, business centers and other places of their interest and are situated in the center of Skopje. Stone Bridge is one of the closest hotels to the Skopje Old Bazaar which is one of the most interesting Skopje places.

Super8 Hotel is situated just on the entrance of the old Skopje bazaar. This hotel is interesting with his terrace from which you can actually observe the old bazaar life and the price is other positive surprise. The Super8 hotel is on the walking distance from the Macedonian National Theater, new opera building and National Library. It is also very close to the “Saints Cyril and Metodij” main university administrative building and Law, Economic, Philology and Philosophical faculty.

On the Macedonia street which is starting from the old stone bridge and ends to the old train station and divides the center of the city on two halves is situated hotel Best Western (the old name Hotel Tourist). The Best Western hotel is ideally situated in the center of Skopje. Central shopping mall, Ramstore mall, Macedonian Parliament and few Macedonian government buildings are just a few minutes walking distance from this hotel. Many amenities make this hotel most suitable for the business persons.

The other hotel which is on the same street is a Bristol Hotel. This hotel is one of the most famous Skopje hotels and it is a city landmark. It is situated just a minute leisure walking from the new shopping mall Ramstore, the flower market and many business locations.

Top 5 Countries In South America for a casual Sex

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:54:10 +0000

This list has been compiled after many hours spent researching. South America is much more fun than you would have thought. Enjoy this guide, visit these South-American fast-developing countries and give us your feedback, when you got back home.

01.) Brazil comes to the top of the list. The most beautiful Latina girls with perfect bodies, you just need to make your pick and enjoy free casual sex.

02.) Argentina has all the love you need. Sexy ladies at every corner, beautiful tanned males. Perfect country for a casual sex adventure.

03.) Paraguay has been declared as a country with the hottest girls in South America. It has been further proved by all those beautiful babes that were present on the soccer world cup in South Africa, this year, including Larisa Rikelme, born in Asuncion, the capitol of Paraguay. Whether you choose a romantic evening and you both watch casual sex movie in a relaxed atmosphere. Many UK tourist used to casual sex, are travelling there looking for a hot sex with local babes.

04.) Venezuela is the capitol of casual sex dating. You can find casual sex effortlessly and there is a wider choice of interested people.

05.) Casual Sex in a Group is a regular behavior in Peru. The descendants of the famous Indian tribes are keeping up to the tradition and enjoy in open careless sex.