Durmitor National Park ist one of the most beautiful regions of the Montenegrin mountains – or, at least, one of the most visited: Daily, hundreds of tourists are taken here by bus from the coast. At Crno Jezero, they get out for maybe half an hour, before returning back to the coast. However, there is much more to explore here! Continue reading About Black and Other Lakes
Category Archives: Wide, Wide World
Travelling on Titos Mountain Train
In order to get from Kolašin to the coast, you can either take the bus/car through Morača Canyon, or the train high above it. Continue reading Travelling on Titos Mountain Train
First Contact with the “Black Mountains”
I spent my first two nights in Montenegro in Kolašin, which is situated between the Bjelasica mountains in the North, and the Komovi mountains in the South. Surprisingly enough, this town is hardly touristy at all, despite its great location. Continue reading First Contact with the “Black Mountains”
14 Hours in Belgrade
Just 14 hours are not very much for exploring Belgrade. However, I did not have more time as my night train from Vienna did not arrive until after 8.00 a.m., and my next night train (to Montenegro) already left at 10.10 p.m. Still, I had enough time to get a first impression of the city. Continue reading 14 Hours in Belgrade
Ten Days on the Adriatic Coast
In mid-September 2010, I travelled along the Adriatic coast of Southern Croatia and Montenegro for ten days. Now, my travel diary is finally ready.
The Bay of Budva
I spent my last full day in Budva in the area, and explored the bay by boat. Continue reading The Bay of Budva
Skadar Lake
Today, I went on another guided tour, this time to Skadar Lake. However, I could not profit of the commentary of our tour guide – it was all in Russian. But Skadar Lake is enjoyable even (or especially?) without comment. Continue reading Skadar Lake
Pilgrim for a day
To make the most of my stay in Budva, I took advantage of the tourist infrastructure today, and went on a guide tour. On this tour, we visited Cetinje (the former capital), and the Ostrog monasteries. Continue reading Pilgrim for a day
Am I in Russia?
As I enjoyed Kotor that much, I have been looking forward to my next destination, Budva. This time, however, my (now quite high) expectations have not been fulfilled. Continue reading Am I in Russia?
Fjord of the South
From Dubrovnik, I continued down the coast to the South, into Montenegro. Even while I was still on the bus on my way to Kotor, I had already decided that I really like this area. Continue reading Fjord of the South