On our December round trip through Sicily, we spent a few days in the town of Trapani, on the northwest coast of this beautiful island. It seemed to us that this could be a perfect place to explore the western part of Sicily and to spend quiet Christmas days. TRAPANI Beautifully set on a promontory […]
salt pans
THE ULCINJ SALINAS: A PARADISE FOR FLAMINGOS
More than a year ago, we visited the Salinas in Ulcinj (see my blog post: https://montenegro-for.me/2014/12/winter-ulcinj-salinas/). Yes, we saw many different birds and enjoyed the beautiful nature – but unfortunately, our biggest wish did not come true: we did not see any flamingos. Of course, we could not wait to come back and try […]
WINTER IN THE ULCINJ SALINAS
Recently I saw a video about the Ulcinj Salinas and I was so enthusiastic that I decided to go and visit this nature reserve that is still rather unknown in Montenegro and beyond as soon as possible. With 250 registered bird species, the Solana is a paradise for birdwatchers: spoonbills, Dalmatian pelicans, flamingos and […]
STON, CROATIA: MEDIEVAL WALLS, SALT PANS AND OYSTERS
Ston, a small fortified town on the Pelješac Peninsula, about 54 km north-west of Dubrovnik, is becoming more and more popular as a tourist attraction. The defensive walls that surround the town are absolutely unique, but Ston is also famous for its oyster production and the 2000-years old salt works in the vicinity that have […]