There is an area in Central Montenegro – between Virpazar and Cetinje – with beautiful old villages, spectacular panorama roads and awesome karst landscapes. Most tourists have never visited this area. No wonder: the roads, although covered with asphalt, are narrow, full of potholes and dangerous, as there are no protection rails (photo 2). The […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN LOVĆEN NATIONAL PARK
When you mention Lovćen National Park, many people just think of the Njegoš Mausoleum. Foreigners also like to visit the village of Njeguši and to drive the famous panorama road with 25 serpentines down to Kotor. But Lovćen National Park has much more to offer. In spring, when the pastures are covered with colorful flowers; or […]
THE MAGIC OF SKADAR LAKE
Many years ago, I fell under the spell of Skadar Lake and its surroundings. At half an hour’s drive from Podgorica, its magic beauty fascinates me in all seasons and its ever-changing colors make each boat ride a special experience. The last day of October was a bright and sunny day. Skipper Andrija (Boat Milica) […]
THE GOLDEN CITY OF PRAGUE
I have visited many places in Europe, but Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is and will remain one of my favorites. In September, we spent two days in this “City of a Hundred Spires” and I enjoyed each hour of my stay, in spite of the fact that the historic centre was […]
ROTTERDAM: THE DUTCH CAPITAL OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE
I had not visited Rotterdam since my childhood, but when my cousin invited us during our stay in the Netherlands to make a walking tour through this big and modern city, I was quite excited. The fact that Rotterdam was almost completely destroyed in the first days of World War II made it much easier […]
IMPRESSIONS OF MOSTAR
On our camper trip around Europe in September we made a stop in Mostar. I always have a nostalgic feeling when I visit this beautiful place, as I still remember how it looked like before the 1990s war. Yes, the old town seems untouched now, the famous bridge was rebuilt and the attractively restored […]
7 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN BOLIVIA
As Bolivia is one of the highest and most isolated countries in the world, it is still completely authentic and mostly untouched. This country offers great cultural experiences, fantastic natural beauties and extreme adventures. You certainly should not miss the following experiences: Explore Salar de Uyuni Meet an Indian family that earns a living […]
MACHU PICCHU, THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS
One of the most impressive hiking tours I have ever made was the short Inca Trail or Camino Real in Peru that leads to the famous city of Machu Picchu. Six years ago I traveled through Bolivia and Peru with a small group of nature lovers. It was one of our wishes to hike the […]
7 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND OHRID
Have you ever thought about visiting Ohrid, the famous UNESCO World Heritage site in Macedonia? Don’t hesitate to go and explore the Old Town with its oriental architecture, the wonderful Orthodox monasteries and the impressive archeological sites. And first of all, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes! […]
THE GREEN ISLAND OF MLJET
Enjoying our traditional summer holiday at Camp Rogač in Slano, we thought it a good idea to visit Mljet that is considered to be one of the most beautiful islands of Croatia. We were told that this unspoiled island, covered with dense Mediterranean forests, is a paradise for anyone looking to get away from the […]