If you decide to spend a weekend in Tirana these days, you will experience a lot of surprises. We wanted to escape Podgorica – where “our” (catholic) Christmas is not celebrated at all – and we thought it a good idea to visit Tirana. The last time we were in Tirana was 4 years ago […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
LAOS – ASIA’S FORGOTTEN COUNTRY
I have always been attracted to exotic and indigenous places. That is one of the reasons why Paul and I decided to make a round trip through the countries of Indochina. Moreover, as I didn’t know much about the wars that were waged there during the 60s and 70s, I thought it very interesting to […]
THE 3 MOST BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL TOWNS ON THE MONTENEGRIN COAST
The spectacular 293 km long coastline of Montenegro is not only famous for its wonderful beaches, but also for its amazing medieval towns. This is where foreign visitors can find historical and cultural monuments in a picturesque setting, this is where they can enjoy sunny weather, a deep blue sea and a charming Mediterranean atmosphere. […]
5 HIDDEN GEMS OF SKADARSKA KRAJINA
I have visited Skadarska Krajina many times, as I believe that this is one of the most fascinating regions in Montenegro. The road through Krajina, between Ostros and Virpazar, is narrow, winding and often steep, but it offers spectacular panoramas. I already knew that this region between Skadar Lake and Mount Rumija abounds in picturesque […]
SLOW FOOD MONTENEGRO – BJELASICA&KOMOVI AND PROKLETIJE
Last weekend we were invited by Musa and Sabina Ramović from RAMS Travel Agency to visit several households – members of the Slow Food Montenegro program for Bjelasica&Komovi and Prokletije. It was a beautiful day and we were looking forward to visiting the wonderful region of Bijelo Polje, as we wanted to learn more about […]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN CETINJE
Not only summer, but also autumn is a perfect time to visit Cetinje, the Old Royal Capital city of Montenegro. This is the period in which you can experience the authentic atmosphere of the town by walking through the historical center, relaxing with local people at one of the many open-air terraces or chilling out […]
INDIAN SUMMER IN ŽIJOVO (KUČKA KRAJINA MOUNTAINS)
Last weekend, warm and sunny, was a great opportunity to enjoy the gorgeous Indian summer in Montenegro and make a tour to Žijovo, the mountains of Kučka Krajina, in particular the area around Bukumirsko Lake. This Lake is situated north-east of Podgorica, at an altitude of 1,448 m above sea level; the distance from Podgorica […]
CULINARY DELIGHTS OF MONTENEGRO
Montenegrin cuisine… does it really exist? Yes, but it is specific for each region, reflecting the country’s geographic position, culture and history. It goes without saying that the influence of the cuisine of several other nations – Serbia, Italy, Croatia and Turkey – makes it rich in the most varied dishes and tastes. Of course, there […]
UNDER DUTCH SKIES
Although I have been living in Montenegro for almost five decades, at least once a year I visit my home country, the Netherlands. I must admit that my feelings towards these trips are rather ambivalent. On the one hand, it’s always a pleasure to visit relatives and friends. I also like to do some shopping […]
THE CURSE OF LOKRUM
As we are spending our summer holidays in Slano, it was quite easy for us to make a day trip to Lokrum, also called the „Island of Peacocks“, only a 10 minutes boat ride away from Dubrovnik. Paul and I had both visited the island several decades ago and we were really curious what we […]