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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THE ABANDONED VILLAGES OF GORNJI ŠESTANI
We have travelled many times along the western shore of Skadar Lake, from Virpazar to the Stegvaš pass, but we have never explored the villages of Gornji Šestani. Do you know where the Šestani area is situated? I am sure that many tourists, expats, and even locals, do not know that it is a sub-region […]
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 […]
REVISITING KRNJICE: AN AMAZING SKADAR LAKE BOAT CRUISE
Assuming that the corona crisis is almost over, we were happy to accept Jelena’s invitation to join her for a Skadar Lake boat cruise to Krnjice with one of their traditional boats (www.lakeskadar.me) The five hours lasting tour appeared to be a mix of pelican spotting, stunning nature, birdwatching, local gastronomic specialties, abandoned fishermen’s villages […]
5 MONASTERIES AROUND SKADAR LAKE
I have always been fascinated by Skadar Lake as it is one of the areas in Montenegro that is (still) for a great part untouched by mass tourism. The natural beauties are overwhelming and the fact that so many ruined stone houses, old fishing villages, fortresses and monasteries can be found all over the region […]
THE FORTRESSES OF SKADAR LAKE
Skadar Lake with its natural beauties and cultural heritage has always been one of my favorite places in Montenegro. I have made many boat trips, watching pelicans and visiting old monasteries; I have enjoyed the typical lake cuisine; and of course, Paul and I have explored almost all the roads, hiking trails, picturesque villages, old […]
5 MUST VISIT PLACES IN MONTENEGRO
In my home town Podgorica, February is cold and rainy this year. Hardly any possibilities to make trips and discover new places in Montenegro. But never mind! As most foreigners are already planning their 2018 holidays, it might be a good idea to create a shortlist of Montenegro’s highlights. That is not an easy job, but I […]
MONTENEGRO BY CAMPER
So far, camper tourism has not been on the priority list of Montenegro’s tourism development. Mainly due to the lack of good campgrounds in Montenegro, many camper tourists just pass along the Montenegrin and Albanian coast on their way to Greece. But things are gradually changing. More and more camper fans decide to spend some […]
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 […]
A DAY TRIP AROUND SKADAR LAKE
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Can you cope with narrow, winding and steep roads, without protection rails? And are you sure that you don’t have fear of heights? If yes, it will be a fascinating experience to make a day trip around Skadar Lake. Starting from Podgorica, this tour is 157 km long, but… […]