Early spring is the most beautiful time to make a road trip through the wetlands of Skadar Lake. From time to time, the water level may be quite high in that period. It is a special experience to see the flooded areas in the northern part of the Lake. The landscapes are fantastic and the […]
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ČUN – THE TRADITIONAL BOAT OF SKADAR LAKE
Wherever you go along the shores of Skadar Lake, you will see traditional wooden boats called ‘čun’. What is so specific about the photogenic ‘čun’ that is protected by law as national cultural heritage? Above all, the ‘čun’ is one of the most authentic symbols of Montenegro. It is an integral part of Montenegrin culture […]
WAR MONUMENT TOUR THROUGH OLD MONTENEGRO
If you are interested in making a war monument tour through one of the most authentic and picturesque areas in the central part of the country, I give you an absolute insider tip: explore Old Montenegro, the mountainous area between Virpazar and the old Royal Capital of Cetinje. This area covers a part of Crmnička […]
EXPLORING OLD MONTENEGRO IN AUTUMN
There is an area in Central Montenegro – between Virpazar and Cetinje – with beautiful old villages, spectacular panorama roads and awesome karst landscapes. Most tourists have never visited this area. No wonder: the roads, although covered with asphalt, are narrow, full of potholes and dangerous, as there are no protection rails (photo 2). The […]
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 […]
SKADAR LAKE – PARADISE LOST?
Montenegro has a lot of amazing places, showing untouched and wild natural beauties, authentic traditions and cultural treasures… No, I am not talking about the Montenegrin Coast. It is understandable that most coastal towns have become crowded tourist destinations, responsible for a large part of Montenegro’s economic development. I want to point at those areas […]
SKADAR LAKE: COUNTDOWN TO SPRING
Skadar Lake is close to Podgorica and it is always waiting to be explored. Historic villages, gastronomic delights (trout and carp!), breath-taking views, islands and monasteries, old stone bridges … but above all, natural beauties. Depending on the weather, the lake can be blue, green, and sometimes dark grey. Its color changes all the […]
LAKE SKADAR: THE MILLS AND BRIDGES OF POSELJANI
Last weekend the weather was sunny and we thought it a good idea to make a walking tour to the village of Poseljani. With its authentic architecture, stone mills and arched bridges, this village is a secret treasure in the central part of Montenegro. It is situated in the hidden, narrow valley of the Seljani […]
FROM CETINJE TO RIJEKA CRNOJEVIĆA – THE OLD TRADE ROUTE
There are a lot of hiking opportunities in the surroundings of Skadar Lake. One of the less-known hiking trails is the old trade route that leads from Cetinje to Rijeka Crnojevića. Unfortunately, the weekend was rainy and so we could only make a tour by car with the intention to explore this trail in advance. […]