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
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
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
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
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
Merry Christmas!
As I already welcomed Halloween with xkcd, I would like to do the same for Christmas.
Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Happy Halloween!
Actually, I am not a big fan of Halloween. Today, however, I will make an exception because my favourite web comic xkcd recently dealt with the traditional pumpkin carving in a very mathematical way. Continue reading Happy Halloween!
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.