Although I am aware that Bjelopavlići is not exactly the most attractive tourist region in Montenegro, I have made many nice trips through this fertile and densely populated valley between Podgorica and Nikšić. For me, it is a big advantage that this region has not been discovered by hordes of tourists so far. And apart […]
MEMORIES OF THE BUDVA RIVIERA IN THE 1970s

I will never forget the first time I saw the Budva Riviera, almost 50 years ago. Coming from the Netherlands, I was traveling via Titograd to Budva on a local bus, ready for a new challenge in my life: a seasonal job at the reception desk of the Avala Hotel. All of a sudden, the […]
ALBEROBELLO, THE TOWN OF TRULLI

Although I have visited the town of Alberobello several times, I wanted to explore it once more, but this time off-season. No wonder, a visit of Alberobello is one of the ‘must-see’ items on the itinerary of all tourists traveling to Puglia, which means that this ‘town of trulli’ is overcrowded during the summer season. […]
CHRISTMAS IN LECCE

There was a special reason for us to spend last Christmas in Southern Italy, with a specific accent on Lecce in Apulia (Puglia). Not so strange, as most expats in Montenegro miss the typical atmosphere that goes together with the (Catholic) Christmas time. Orthodox Christmas in Montenegro is celebrated two weeks later in a completely […]
MATERA, THE CITY OF CAVE DWELLINGS

Although I have crisscrossed Italy several times, I had never visited Matera, a town in the province of Basilicata, which is also known as ‘la Città Sotteranea’ (the Underground City) or ‘City of Cave Dwellings’. So when we spent our last Christmas holidays in southern Italy, one of our goals was to visit Matera – […]
5 MONASTERIES AROUND SKADAR LAKE

I have always been fascinated by Skadar Lake as it is one of the areas in Montenegro that is (still) for a great part untouched by mass tourism. The natural beauties are overwhelming and the fact that so many ruined stone houses, old fishing villages, fortresses and monasteries can be found all over the region […]
WHY HAS TIVAT BECOME SO POPULAR?

The town of Tivat, situated in the Bay of Kotor, has never been a particularly attractive tourist destination. As it does not have a picturesque old town, it was in stark contrast with the charming medieval settlements and ancient fishing villages in its immediate surroundings. But things have changed in the last few years. Thanks […]
7 PLACES NOT TO MISS IN NIKŠIĆ

Although I have been living in Montenegro for quite a long time, I only discovered Nikšić recently and I can assure you: it is worth a visit! As Nikšić is located in the central part of Montenegro, most tourists and travelers just pass by on their way from or to the Bay of Kotor, Durmitor […]
VISITING THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY/PETTING ZOO IN BIOČE

When we were travelling by car to Kolašin some time ago, I was surprised to see the signpost ZOO in Bioče, following the direction of Gornje Mrke, as I know that there is no traditional zoo in Montenegro. Asking around, I heard several opinions. Some people told me that this is an ‘illegal zoo’ that […]
5 FORGOTTEN SCULPTURES AND MONUMENTS IN PODGORICA

Surfing the internet in search of information about Podgorica, I found an interesting article on the CDM Portal about forgotten monuments. That was the reason why I tried to discover more about this topic. As most of these sculptures are located in the city center, they should not be neglected, as they can contribute to […]