We have travelled many times along the western shore of Skadar Lake, from Virpazar to the Stegvaš pass, but we have never explored the villages of Gornji Šestani. Do you know where the Šestani area is situated? I am sure that many tourists, expats, and even locals, do not know that it is a sub-region […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
ČUN – THE TRADITIONAL BOAT OF SKADAR LAKE
Wherever you go along the shores of Skadar Lake, you will see traditional wooden boats called ‘čun’. What is so specific about the photogenic ‘čun’ that is protected by law as national cultural heritage? Above all, the ‘čun’ is one of the most authentic symbols of Montenegro. It is an integral part of Montenegrin culture […]
A WINTER WALK ALONG THE FIVE DANICA PROMENADE IN HERCEG NOVI
A few weeks ago I gave some tips about 7 easy winter walks on the Montenegrin Coast, but I forgot to mention one of the most attractive walkways along the coast: the Five Danica Promenade in Herceg Novi. Being entirely exposed to the sun, this pedestrian path offers a unique opportunity to make a long […]
EXPLORING MALESIA BY CAR
Malesia is a divided area located in northern Albania and eastern central Montenegro. The part covered by the Montenegrin municipality of Tuzi, home to the historical tribe of Hoti, is a rather unknown region with various hamlets and villages widely scattered over barren karst mountains and green valleys between them. I have always been curious […]
7 WINTER WALKS ON THE MONTENEGRIN COAST
With all the corona restrictions during the winter period, the inhabitants of Podgorica and other cities in Montenegro have hardly had any possibilities to enjoy nature and fresh air. People who love the mountains and the snow can easily escape from crowded places and go hiking or skiing, but the elderly and families with little […]
AN AUTUMN WALK FROM SVETI STEFAN TO THE MILOČER PARK
If you want to escape from crowded places and enjoy the autumn sun and fresh sea air, it is a good idea to visit one of the most famous spots on the Montenegin coast: the island of Sveti Stefan with the Miločer Park, located around 6 km south of Budva. I do have beautiful memories […]
5 THINGS TO DO IN BUDVA OFF-SEASON
Budva is one of my favorite places for a day trip in spring or autumn. And even in winter it is nice to spend some time on the Budva Riviera when the weather is sunny. There are many things to do in and around Budva. Enjoying a cup of coffee on the beach of Richard’s […]
EXPLORING LUŠTICA
The beautiful sunny weather in October invited us to explore different unknown places along the Montenegrin Coast: Luštica was one of them. This peninsula is a paradise for photographers, but will it remain so attractive in the future? Hard to say, as many new modern houses and resorts are under construction nowadays. But we succeeded […]
THE WALKING TRAILS OF PETROVAC
I like visiting Petrovac off-season, when it still looks like the idyllic and quiet village it used to be in the 1970s (see photo). In those times, the few low-rise hotels and villas in the crescent-shaped secluded bay were usually occupied by elder guests from Western Europe, who loved the peaceful atmosphere, the red beach […]
THE DECLINE OF ADA BOJANA
Last week we visited Ada Bojana for the first time this year and there is no need to say that it was a huge disappointment to see the progressing devastation of the nudist holiday resort and the disastrous decline of the island itself. The triangular island of Ada Bojana (Ada is the Turkish word for […]