Map Programs for Europe
Sunday, June 04, 2006
My favorite program for mapping routes in Europe has become ViaMichelin. It not only provides you driving directions from one destination to another (allowing you to choose between quickest and shortest route), but also calcuates the toll and fuel costs. You can also calculate how long it will take to get somewhere by walking or by bike - very handy in many European cities where driving is less of a necessity.
Google Maps is a great way to zoom in on a location and see satellite pictures of where you are headed. While they also provide directions, they tend to offer more "scenic routes," and their routes take longer than necessary.
http://map.search.ch is Switzerland's own map program. With satellite photos, you can select to see what is nearby your destination of choice, including trains, buses, cafes, cinemas, gas stations and more.
Labels: transportation
posted by tammy @ 5:10 PM,
