Sitting amid the grand Venetian palaces and churches of Kotor were the lowly shops where the real day-to-day business of the fortified city took place. Continue reading
Category Archives: Montenegro
Kotor, Montenegro: Meander Through Medieval Magic
I’ll begin with the takeaway. If you’re traveling in the Adriatic, east or west side, seriously consider making a stop in Kotor, Montenegro. Forget the cruise ship tourists, forget the comparisons to Dubrovnik. Continue reading
Podgorica: A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Capital You’ve Never Heard Of
When traveling in a new area, we prefer traveling by train or bus. It gives us a chance to see the countryside, observe how people live, and gain insights into their culture – well, and nap. Continue reading
Bulgaria / Macedonia / Montenegro / Serbia / Travel
The Balkans Beckon … Again
“The Balkan Peninsula is one of the last relatively unexplored corners of Europe. But with a wealth of history, cultural and culinary treasures and great nightlife, it won’t be long before the region becomes the next travel hotspot.” —Lonely Planet Continue reading
