The best thing about beaches in Montenegro is that there’s something for everyone. Are you looking for beaches with sun loungers to rent and high-end restaurants and bars nearby? Party beaches? Rugged natural beaches with crystal-clear water for swimming and snorkeling? I’ve been enjoying Montenegro’s beaches for more than a decade, and no matter what […]
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Budva is THE premier beach destination of Montenegro — and a hotspot of the Balkans. There are a ton of things to do in Budva — a town with beaches, high-rise apartments and hotels, nightclubs, restaurants, and a small old town that feels like a miniature Dubrovnik. While most visitors to Montenegro spend the bulk
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The town of Kotor, Montenegro will stun you from the moment you first see it. Nestled in the Bay of Kotor and surrounded by mountains, this town has a history dating back more than 2,000 years and is achingly beautiful from every angle. And there are so many things to do in Kotor! I first
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Looking for one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic Sea? Welcome to Perast Montenegro. This small town on the Bay of Kotor is one of the best places to visit in this mountainous nation. Most people who visit Montenegro base themselves in more popular Kotor, the town 20 minutes away that draws the
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If you’re curious about Montenegro travel, you’ve come to the right place. I love teaching people about traveling in the Balkans, one of my favorite regions in the world, and especially telling people what it’s like to travel to Montenegro! I loved Montenegro from the moment I first visited in 2012. How could this tiny
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Montenegro is a country that I love deeply. There are so many cool things to do in Montenegro, yet most travelers only take a quick trip to the Bay of Kotor before leaving the country again. But if you choose to stay in Montenegro for longer, I promise you that you’ll be amazed. This country
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It’s midnight and I’ve turned out the lights. My entire body is aching and all I want is to get a good night’s sleep. The pillows are large, the blanket is thick, and the air conditioning is blasting. For someone who likes to be curled up in a cold room, conditions couldn’t be more perfect.
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I absolutely LOVE traveling alone in the Balkans! After traveling to more than 80 countries and all seven continents, I always tell people that the Balkans are my favorite region on the planet. It’s the truth. I love it here more than anywhere else. I love the Balkans because they’re zany and beautiful. They’re weird,
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Let me tell you something: it’s easy to go to Europe and see nothing but cities. For years, that was my modus operandi — to hit up the major cities and ignore small towns along the way. It’s the easiest and most convenient option, especially if you’re traveling by train. But in the past year,
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It was several years ago when I first began reading about the Balkans. I immediately became a Balkans junkie, dreaming of sailing Croatia’s islands, hiking Slovenia’s Julian Alps, partying on Belgrade’s river barges. But the place that captured my imagination the most was a little island off the coast of Montenegro called Sveti Stefan. Look
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