Although Montenegro is a wonderful country, many expats and inhabitants of Podgorica have been asking me how and where to spend a nice weekend in North Albania. No wonder, the distance to the Božaj/Hani i Hotit border is 20 km only. Although the border crossing is still under reconstruction at the moment, new control points […]
PELOPONNESE: EXPLORING MANI
When I read some information about Mani, the southernmost part of the Peloponnese, I was struck by similarities in history, landscape and culture between Mesa Mani (also called Inner or Deep Mani) and Montenegro/North Albania, although there is a distance of 1000 km between these two regions. A good reason to make a trip around […]
PELOPONNESE: THE CASTLES OF METHONI AND KORONI
As May is said to be a perfect month to explore the Peloponnese, we traveled this large Greek peninsula by camper and convinced ourselves of its extraordinary beauties. One of the most attractive regions appeared to be Messinia, a land full of contrasts in the southwest corner of the Peloponnese. We didn’t only discover vast […]
STARI BAR – A HISTORICAL ADVENTURE
The last time I visited the old town of Stari Bar was about five years ago. Although it was already clear that reconstruction works had started, most buildings still lied in ruins and it took a lot of imagination to understand why this town had been so important in the past. But things have changed […]
HIKING ALONG THE VRMAC RIDGE
Boka Kotorska is a superb hiking area, in particular in spring and autumn. Although there are several trails and paths around Boka, hiking along the Vrmac ridge is getting more and more popular. Why? First of all, Vrmac has a very special position, as it is a long limestone ridge, separating the inner and outer […]
THE FORTRESSES OF SKADAR LAKE
Skadar Lake with its natural beauties and cultural heritage has always been one of my favorite places in Montenegro. I have made many boat trips, watching pelicans and visiting old monasteries; I have enjoyed the typical lake cuisine; and of course, Paul and I have explored almost all the roads, hiking trails, picturesque villages, old […]
5 FORGOTTEN FORTRESSES IN CENTRAL MONTENEGRO
Central Montenegro hides many secrets. Abandoned churches, mysterious graveyards, old wells, archeological sites …. but also fortresses, some of them totally devastated, which show the rich history and culture of this part of the country. In the following post I will present you 5 fortresses, located in Podgorica and its wider surroundings. It’s true, most […]
SOLO TRAVEL IN MONTENEGRO
The idea of exploring Montenegro alone may be a bit scary to some, but it is a fact that traveling solo is about to become increasingly popular all over the world. Can you believe that around one third of the tourists from Western Europe are solo travelers? Apart from single holidays offered by tour operators, […]
7 HIGHLIGHTS OF HERZEGOVINA YOU SHOULD NOT MISS
In the last few years, I have been criss-crossing many countries of the Balkans, but one of the regions I like most is Herzegovina, the most southern region of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Although situated close to Montenegro and in the direct hinterland of the Dalmatian Coast, most tourists have not discovered it yet. It might […]
ALBANIA BY CAMPER
Apart from Montenegro, there is another country in the Balkans that is very interesting and attractive for adventurous camper tourists: Albania. During the last decade, many good camping sites have been opened in all parts of Albania. Parking lots or camper sites in front of hotels, restaurants or gas stations are another possibility. But maybe […]