Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a cab ride on the mountain railway that runs between Podgorica and Kolašin, one of the most dramatic rail routes of Europe? Well, I think that not many people have got this opportunity, as cab rides are done at special request only. We were […]
Montenegro
AN OFF-ROAD TOUR THROUGH THE KUČKA KRAJINA MOUNTAINS
It has always been my dream to make an off-road jeep tour through the Kučka Krajina Mountains and to visit Rikavačko Lake. This Lake is situated at a distance of only 50 km from Podgorica, but it is accessible for mountain bikers and hikers only – and, of course, also for those who dispose of […]
AN OFF-ROAD TOUR THROUGH THE AMAZING WORLD OF SINJAJEVINA
Six years ago we visited our friends in Krnja Jela, at the edge of the Sinjajevina plateau, and we were absolutely flabbergasted by the rough and amazing beauty of this ‘Land of Katuns’. But until now we didn’t have the opportunity to crisscross the biggest pasture of the Balkans with an off-road vehicle. Until last […]
HRIDSKO JEZERO, THE LAKE OF HAPPINESS
Last weekend we finally succeeded in visiting Hridsko Jezero (Hrid Lake), situated at an altitude of 1970m above sea level. For us, ‘active seniors’, it was too strenuous for a hiking tour, but we had read on internet that the Lake is now also accessible for passenger cars, and that was – of course – […]
RENTING A SMALL CAMPER VAN IN MONTENEGRO
Many foreign tourists would like to rent a camper van and explore the less touristy part of Montenegro during the summer season. It’s true, they can hire a motor home in Croatia or Serbia, but more adventurous couples (or singles) would prefer renting a simple, small and compact camper van that is well-adapted for driving […]
OLD STONE HOUSES IN MONTENEGRO’S KARST REGION
Roaming through Central Montenegro, we are always eager to discover new places, new villages and new landscapes. And far away from the tourist areas, we are often really surprised by the form of old stone houses – most of them left to the ravages of time –, which perfectly fit into the natural environment. I […]
A ROUND TRIP THROUGH GRBALJ
To those who spend their holidays in Budva (or Tivat) and have a car available, I would like to recommend a nice round trip through the region of Grbalj, a fertile valley between Budva and the Bay of Kotor. We explored this rural region last weekend and I was surprised to see how attractive it […]
KOTOR’S HIDDEN CORNERS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
During the last few years, I have visited many towns and villages in Montenegro making thousands of photos, but I am convinced that the old town of Kotor is one of the most attractive places for those photographers who like to make shoots of hidden corners, picturesque details and funny scenes. Avoid visiting Kotor in […]
STANJEVIĆI MONASTERY, A TRANQUIL OASIS ABOVE BUDVA
During the last few years, I have visited many Orthodox monasteries all over Montenegro. One of the few monasteries I had not visited yet was Stanjevići monastery, located on the southern slopes of Mount Lovćen, just above Budva. No wonder, it was not until last year that the comprehensive restoration of this complex was finished. […]
WAR MONUMENT TOUR THROUGH OLD MONTENEGRO
If you are interested in making a war monument tour through one of the most authentic and picturesque areas in the central part of the country, I give you an absolute insider tip: explore Old Montenegro, the mountainous area between Virpazar and the old Royal Capital of Cetinje. This area covers a part of Crmnička […]