If you want to make a nice walk in Cetinje, don’t miss Orlov Krš (in translation: Eagle’s Rock)! This historical place and beautiful viewpoint is often forgotten by tourists who visit the old royal capital of Cetinje, but it is absolutely worthwhile. What do you know about Cetinje? Well, Cetinje can be considered the cradle […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
BUDAPEST’S HIDDEN BEAUTY
We have visited Budapest on several occasions, but each time we have discovered new surprises. No wonder that Budapest is emerging as one of Central Europe’s most popular city destinations. UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, cruises on the Danube river, thermal baths – a city trip to Budapest is a great experience! During our visit last […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA PART II: MONOPOLI, TARANTO AND POLIGNANO A MARE
I‘ve got so many fond memories of beautiful places in Puglia (Apulia) that it is hard to make a choice, but I think it would be nice to describe my visits to Monopoli, Taranto and Polignano a Mare. Three totally different places, each with its own charm and characteristics. What should I tell you about […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA PART I: GALLIPOLI, OTRANTO AND OSTUNI
During our stay in Puglia (Apulia) this winter, we explored many amazing places. Except for Lecce and Locorotondo, where we have spent several days, we also visited some other pretty towns. Just imagine how excited we were to make beautiful photos of colorful fishing boats in the port of Gallipoli, to admire the white houses […]
DECEMBER IN LECCE, THE CITY OF BAROQUE
Spending our winter holidays in Italy has always been a special experience. Not so strange, as most expats in Montenegro miss the typical atmosphere that goes together with the (Catholic) Christmas holidays in December. After our last visits to Sicily and Calabria, this time we decided to travel to Puglia (Apulia), where we also spent […]
CHRISTMAS IN LOCOROTONDO
This winter we spent Christmas in Locorotondo in the region of Puglia. Why did we choose this relatively unknown place? Well, we found out that Christmas decorations in this pretty little town are among the most beautiful in Italy. And indeed, Locorotondo appeared to be an authentic Christmas jewel. We could see Locorotondo from far […]
PUGLIA: VALLE D’ITRIA, LAND OF TRULLI
In December we spent our winter holidays in Puglia, one of our favorite regions in Italy. This region is not only famous for its picturesque towns and villages and its local cuisine, but also for its ‘trulli’, typical stone structures that are mostly found in the Itria Valley or Valle’Itria. What is a ‘Trullo’? A […]
SOCIALIST-ERA ARCHITECTURE IN PODGORICA
It is true, Podgorica doesn’t have the best reputation as a city destination in Europe. And a lot of blogs about the best things to do in Podgorica mostly describe day trips or activities out of the city. But Podgorica is an interesting city to explore. Even if you have just a few hours to spend, it […]
GORICA HILL – PODGORICA’S LUNGS
One of the places I like most in Podgorica is Gorica Forest Park or Gorica Hill, located only a few minutes’ walk from the center of the city. It is a favorite recreational site for locals and tourists, a great getaway from the summer heat, a place where you can walk in the shade of […]
EXPLORING THE IMOTSKI LAKES
Although we have crisscrossed Dalmatia many times, we are still discovering many beautiful spots when making day trips from our campsite in Slano. This summer we decided to explore the Geopark Biokovo-Imotski Lakes, an area of exceptional cultural, historical and natural heritage. When mentioning Imotski, what usually comes to mind for most people are the […]