![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/crnagora2011.jpg "Durmitor, Crna Gora")
In June 2011, I visited Montenegro again (after my first stay in September 2010). This time, I spent ten days there, during which I discovered the true gem of the country: its mountains which are mostly untouched by tourism.
Country Archive: Montenegro
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-14.jpg "Bay of Kotor")
Montenegro in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-12.jpg "Bay of Kotor")
Back to the Fjord of the South
At the end of my stay in Montenegro, I returned once more to Kotor, which I really enjoyed already during my previous visit the year before. Continue reading Back to the Fjord of the South
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-11.jpg "Rijeka Crnojevića")
Kayak Montenegro, or: Never be bored!
From Kotor, I joined a kayak tour on the Rijeka Crnojevića organized by Kayak Montenegro. Continue reading Kayak Montenegro, or: Never be bored!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-10.jpg "Trg Republike")
Europe’s Least Interesting Capital
My guide book does not really promote the Montenegrin capital very well. However, as I passed through for the third time, I decided it was time for a short stroll through the city. So, I spent just over two hours exploring Podgorica. Continue reading Europe’s Least Interesting Capital
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-09.jpg "Plavsko Jezero")
All good Mountains come in Threes
My last stop in the Montenegrin mountains was in Plav, amidst the Prokletije mountains. Continue reading All good Mountains come in Threes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-07.jpg "Tara Bridge")
Europe’s Deepest Gorge
Who would have thought that the deepest gorge in Europe is located in Montenegro? I only learned that from my guide book, and immediately decided to visit it. Continue reading Europe’s Deepest Gorge
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-06.jpg "Crno Jezero")
About Black and Other Lakes
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-05.jpg "Morača Canyon")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-04.jpg "Biogradska Jezero")
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”
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/crnagora2010.jpg "Kotor, Crna Gora")
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.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-18.jpg "Sveti Stefan")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-17.jpg "Skadar Lake")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-16.jpg "Ostrog Monastery")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-15.jpg "Budva")
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