In my home town Podgorica, February is cold and rainy this year. Hardly any possibilities to make trips and discover new places in Montenegro. But never mind! As most foreigners are already planning their 2018 holidays, it might be a good idea to create a shortlist of Montenegro’s highlights. That is not an easy job, but I […]
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5 EASY HIKING TOURS ON THE MONTENEGRIN COAST
Many visitors of the Montenegrin Coast are not only interested in swimming and sunbathing on the beach or visiting the beautiful medieval towns. They also want to make some short hiking tours and enjoy the breathtaking panoramas from the surrounding mountains. For that reason I have selected 5 easy hiking trips that start from the […]
MONTENEGRO BY CAMPER
So far, camper tourism has not been on the priority list of Montenegro’s tourism development. Mainly due to the lack of good campgrounds in Montenegro, many camper tourists just pass along the Montenegrin and Albanian coast on their way to Greece. But things are gradually changing. More and more camper fans decide to spend some […]
PODGORICA’S WEIRD WEATHER: FROM SNOW TO TROPICAL HEAT
When you want to find detailed data about the climate in Podgorica, you will get a lot of different information on internet. But as I have been living in Podgorica for a long time, I think that it would be interesting to tell you something about my own experience with the weather in the capital city […]
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 […]