Montenegro might not be your first choice when looking for some Europe winter sun. Many people flock to Malta, Cyprus and Tenerife for their winter breaks, with few even considering visiting Montenegro in winter. Personally, I think that this is a real shame. I was lucky enough to spend some time in Montenegro in winter, …
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Ah, Balkan food. Neither as famous nor as revered as cuisines from other regions in Europe, traditional Balkan cuisine is pretty much unknown to anyone who isn’t, well, Balkan. Coming from a region that most people only associate with war and conflict, Balkan food has taken a backseat in the European culinary scene, but is …
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If you’ve ever seen a photograph of Kotor, Montenegro then chances are it’s been taken from THAT viewpoint, overlooking the Bay of Kotor, or Boka Bay. You know, this one. Hiking up to Kotor Fortress is definitely one of the main things to do in Kotor, and it’s no surprise – this magnificent view over …
As soon as I entered the walled Old Town of Kotor and saw the beautiful narrow streets with mysterious cobblestoned alleyways, staircases leading to nowhere and hundreds of friendly cats, I knew that I’d find it hard to leave. In Kotor Old Town, violinists and painters set up shop on the street and get to …
Prior to booking my flight to Montenegro, all I knew was that it would be hot and that Montenegrins drink rakija. I didn’t even know which places to visit in Montenegro (I actually ended up staying in Kotor for two months but that’s a different story), never mind what I had to see while I …
Last updated: March 2023. Backpacking in the Balkans is not usually the first bucket list item for many backpackers. In fact, for many people coming to Europe for the first time, Paris, Rome and London all make the list but Sarajevo, Tirana and Skopje rarely do. Even Brits, who live in such close proximity to …
