AN ADVENTUROUS ROAD TRIP THROUGH PIPERI

In the immediate surroundings of Podgorica is a mountain region called Piperi, which is mainly unknown to expats and tourists. Why unknown? I could mention several reasons: the roads are narrow and bumpy, without guardrails and absolutely not recommendable for people who suffer from fear of heights. Moreover, it is difficult to find your way, […]

3 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN FORTRESSES IN MONTENEGRO

Have you ever thought of exploring the old Austro-Hungarian fortresses in Montenegro? Many of these fortresses are located along the Montenegrin Coast and most of them can be found around the Bay of Boka Kotorska. The majority of these buildings is abandoned and dilapidated, but some of them are well-preserved and worth visiting. And of […]

EXPLORING LAKE SKADAR: KALUĐEROVO OKO

Although I thought that I had already seen the most interesting sites in the surroundings of Podgorica and around Lake Skadar, last weekend I discovered another natural phenomenon close to the Lake: Kaluđerovo oko. I got curious after having read an article about this beautiful spot, published two years ago by Caffe Montenegro (http://www.caffemontenegro.me/index.php/vijesti/866-a-de-ti-je-ovo ). […]

MONTENEGRO – THE ROADS LESS TRAVELED

With my recently published book „Montenegro off the beaten track – 21 adventurous road tours“, everybody can discover Montenegro by taking the roads less traveled. In 21 adventurous road trips, I will lead you through abandoned villages and authentic karst landscapes, through stunning mountain sceneries and around magnificent lakes. Where you will not be overrun […]

A VISIT TO THE INTERNATIONAL SLOW FOOD FAIR IN BIJELO POLJE

On March 19th-20th, Bijelo Polje hosted an extraordinary event: the International Slow Food Fair. It was organized on the main square, surrounded by a beautiful park with a huge monument – the Monument of Freedom – in the background. My first impression? A beautiful environment with a lot of picturesque wooden market stalls and a […]

WALKING THROUGH THE PARKS OF PODGORICA II

The most beautiful parks of Podgorica can be found downtown, i.e. in the city center, along the Morača and Ribnica rivers. This neighborhood is historically known as Nova Varoš („New Town“) and its centers on the large, tree-lined Independence Square (Trg nezavisnosti).   In this district you can find the Parliament, the Central Bank, the […]