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 […]
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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 […]
MY 5 FAVORITE CAMPSITES IN THE BALKANS
Are you traveling the Balkans by camper van this summer? In that case you might need some tips about “special” campsites. We have accompanied two camper groups from the Netherlands through Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia last month and this seems to be a good reason to share our experience and give some recommendations. MONTENEGRO Ethno-village […]
HIKING IN THE BJELASICA MOUNTAINS
On our round trip through the Balkans with a Dutch camper group, we made a stop in Etno Selo Vuković – Camping Savardak, located around 15 km from Bijelo Polje. What a beautiful place! Good campsites are very rare in the northern part of Montenegro, but this resort, situated among lush green mountains, is an […]
CRKVICE – GRKAVAC: HIKING THROUGH THE SEA OF STONE
Guest blogger: Nataša Đukanović There is an expression in our language which describes the karst region we live in as – “ljuti kamen”. It is difficult to translate this into English or probably any other language, as it is impossible to use the literal translation – “angry stone”. It also applies to the hard life of the people […]
KRNJICE – A NEW BOAT CRUISE ON SKADAR LAKE
The most popular boat trips on Skadar Lake are a combination of pelican spotting and visiting medieval monasteries. We have explored Skadar Lake by boat many times and I thought that I had seen all interesting places around the Lake, including lots of pelicans and other birds. But this weekend we were invited by Jelena […]
APRIL FLOWERS OF KUČKA KORITA
It’s April, and numerous almond trees decorate the hills of Kučka Krajina with their white-pink flowers. Bladder-senna shrubs show their bright yellow flowers along the roads and the meadows have got a gentle green color. But on the plateau of Kučka Korita, at an altitude of more than 1350 m above sea level, nature is […]
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 […]