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 […]
Ada Bojana
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 […]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN AND AROUND ULCINJ
Ulcinj is another coastal town I like to visit in spring, autumn and even winter. Its old town, sandy beaches and diverse cultural monuments and natural treasures in the surroundings make it an interesting weekend destination. Of course, if the crowds don’t bother you and you love a sun-sea-sand vacation or you are a fervent […]
ULCINJ OFF-SEASON
I still remember the first time I visited Ulcinj. Can you imagine that I spent my summer holidays there – with my parents – more than fifty years ago? We stayed in the famous Galeb Hotel and spent the days on the sandy beach, as most tourists did in those times. Yugoslavia was a popular […]
ADA BOJANA OFF-SEASON
Winter has arrived in Montenegro, but only eleven days ago we spent a beautiful day on the island of Ada Bojana. It was warm and sunny with a temperature of 22 degrees Centigrade. No tourists, no traffic, no noise. Some people were fishing and others were taking a walk along the endless beach. So did […]
A WINTER DAY ON VELIKA PLAŽA
I must admit that the long sandy beaches and the blue Coral Sea of Queensland make me a little bit nostalgic when I think of my “own” Adriatic Sea. Back home I don’t have to fight against sand flies using huge quantities of insect repellent and, in particular, I don’t have to wear stinger suits when […]