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 […]
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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 […]
GRAFFITI IN PODGORICA: STREET ART OR VANDALISM?
When you live in Podgorica, you have certainly seen many scrawled messages and mural paintings in bright colors that “decorate” buildings, bridges, monuments and train cars. You may have even heard it by different names. Graffiti. Murals. Street art. Vandalism. Tagging. What is it and when did it start? The first drawings on walls appeared […]
THE FORGOTTEN TURKISH FORTRESS OF VELJE BRDO, PODGORICA
Many unknown historical sites can be found in the central part of Montenegro, in particular in the area around Podgorica. Surprisingly, most of them are abandoned and forgotten. Even the local population is not aware of their cultural and historical significance. I have already written posts about Doclea (Duklja), about the fortresses of Medun, Spuž […]
IS PODGORICA REALLY UGLY AND BORING?
I have been living in Podgorica for almost 40 years. If you have ever thought about visiting this city (or living in it), you will probably be surprised to hear that I really love living here, as many travel guides, web sites and blogs will give you the advice to avoid Podgorica, as it is […]
5 BRIDGES YOU SHOULD SEE IN MONTENEGRO
Is it possible to write a story about bridges? Yes, it certainly is! Although Montenegro is small, there are a lot of important and often turbulent rivers that cannot be passed without a proper bridge. Traveling around the country, I have seen many of them, some of them outstanding by their architecture, or history, or […]
WINTER TRIP TO MADRID
There are several reasons why Madrid is a nice tourist destination during the winter. First of all, it is not overcrowded, which enables you to visit the numerous museums and churches in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Second, the weather is not too hot for long walks and sightseeing. And there is a lot to […]
MONTENEGRO: 7 TIPS FOR DAY TRIPS IN 2016
A new year has started and many people are already planning their holidays in 2016. Obviously, Montenegro will be a popular travel destination this year, so this might be a good moment for some insider tips. I am sure that most tourists are not only interested in the sun, the beach and good accommodation […]
EXPLORING MONTENEGRO IN AUTUMN
In October and November, the weather conditions in Montenegro have been perfect for the time of the year. The warm, pleasant, sunny days surprised both the citizens of Montenegro and the tourists who were lucky to enjoy this beautiful season. In general, autumn is a great time to visit Montenegro: it is gentle and colorful, […]
THE HIDDEN SECRET OF GRADINA MARTINIĆI
When you travel from Podgorica to Danilovgrad, either by the new highway or the old road, you can’t miss the internationally recognized “tourist signposts” showing you where to go when you want to visit the archeological site of Gradina Martinići. And when you read relevant information on the website of the Municipality of Danilovgrad or […]