The most beautiful medieval tombstones of Montenegro can be found in the surroundings of Žabljak. There are no signposts or maps (although „stećci“ were put on the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites), and many people do not know how to find these two most interesting sites of medieval tombstones in the country! But […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
MEDIEVAL TOMBSTONES (STEĆCI) IN MONTENEGRO – PART I
It is always interesting to take the roads less travelled in Montenegro. That is why we decided to explore the area around Nikšić in search of medieval tombstones, also called „stećci“. At the same time, it was our wish to participate in the UNDP project „Foursquare for Development“: our research should contribute to the creation […]
TRAVELLING BY CAMPER
Just back from a long trip through Eastern Europe, together with another couple, friends from the Netherlands. We have explored many unknown places in Serbia, Romania, Moldova (including Transnistria) and Ukraine. Loving nature, culture and adventure, we are not afraid of any surprises. And above all: we love freedom! That is why we travel by […]
KRIVOŠIJE
Are you spending your holidays in the Bay of Boka Kotorska? Maybe you are tired of the sun, sea and crowded beaches? Take your car and make a day trip to Krivošije, a high plateau on the eastern branches of Mount Orjen (1894m). Within an hour you can enjoy pure nature, silence and a cool […]
THE ROZAFA CASTLE IN SHKODRA, ALBANIA
On our day trip to Shkodra (see also Day trip to Shkodra), we also visited the Archeological Park with the Rozafa Castle, which is situated on a 130 m high rocky hill near the town. This castle is, first of all, an important archeological and historical monument, but it also offers magnificent panoramas on the Buna and […]
A DAY TRIP TO SHKODRA
The reconstruction of the road from Podgorica to Božaj (Albanian border) was recently finished, which shortened travel time to Shkodra. Indeed, the Albanian section is still problematic, as road works continue, but nowadays you won’t need more than an hour or so to reach Shkodra from Podgorica (62 km). Of course, most Montenegrin people […]
LOOKING FOR PELICANS
Skadar Lake has become an important tourist attraction, first of all for bird-watchers. Foreign tour operators organize special bird-watching trips, but there are also daily excursions and boat tours for groups and individuals on the Lake. All tourists hope to see the Dalmatian Pelican, but many of them get disappointed. Skadar Lake (see also Autumn on […]