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 […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
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 […]
THE MAGIC ARBORETUM OF TRSTENO
As we are spending our summer as usual in Slano on the Coast of Dubrovnik, it is not far to make a day trip to Trsteno, a charming village with a picturesque port. Trsteno is famous for its Arboretum, which was founded out of the estate of the seafaring family of Ivan Gučević. He erected […]
5 HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVAKIA
Last month we made a round trip through Slovakia, a rather unknown destination for travelers. Although its capital city, Bratislava, has become increasingly well-known to the general public since Slovakia became an independent state, much of the rest of the country remains a hidden secret. This is a shame, because here you will discover charming […]
A JEEP TOUR TO FIVE MOUNTAIN LAKES OF BJELASICA
A few weeks ago we were invited by our friends from RAMS Travel in Bijelo Polje to participate in a promotional trip concerning the implementation of the project „STIN – Sustainable Tourism in North Montenegro“, which is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Goverment of Montenegro. The project is implemented by Trip […]
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 […]
IMPRESSIONS OF ABU DHABI
As I have never travelled the Arab countries in the Middle East, I was very curious to visit Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Each day it is easier and cheaper to travel the world – low-cost carrier Wizzair offers direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Tirana, 3x a week. With a […]
5 AMAZING PLACES IN HUNGARY
It was a great experience to make a round trip through Hungary in October. From thermal spas and fine Baroque architecture to dense forests and endless pusztas, this country appeared to be a marvelous travel destination. Apart from the highlights of Budapest (see DISCOVER BUDAPEST, PARIS OF THE EAST) and Hortobagyi National Park (see HORTOBAGY: […]