The Essential Fact: Montenegro uses the Euro (€) as its sole official currency. Although the country is not yet a member of the European Union or the Eurozone, it has used the Euro de facto since 2002. You do not…
Wedged between the towering peaks of the Accursed Mountains on the Albanian-Montenegrin border lies the incredibly picturesque Ropojana Valley, heaven for nature enthusiasts. Oko Skakavice is a natural karst lake, fed by a mix of underground freshwater springs that flow…
Is taking a taxi in Montenegro a gamble? If you ask a local, they’ll tell you it’s actually one of the most reliable ways to get around – provided you know the ‘TX’ rule. While the industry is strictly regulated,…
This Porto Montenegro newcomer has slowly but surely managed to fight its way up to become a household name in the local culinary scene of Tivat. The outdoor courtyard with views of the super yacht marina is the perfect spot…
The 17th-century Ostrog Monastery towers majestically above the Bjelopavlici Plain. It is dramatically carved in a large rock (Ostroska Greda) merging with its surroundings physically but setting itself apart visually with its bright white color. This incredible structure is one…
One of Montenegro’s striking natural wonders, Lake Plav is often overlooked for more popular destinations along the Adriatic coast and in other parts of the country. Nevertheless, this beautiful lake is an impressive piece of Montenegrin real estate, carved almost…
A municipal bus route operated by Blueline connects Kotor’s neighborhood of Dobrota with nearby Stoliv. The distance between them is 13.5 kilometers and the journey takes an average of 30 minutes. The price for a one-way ticket amounts to 1,50…
Since Kotor’s Old Town is entirely pedestrianized, your first challenge is finding a place to leave your vehicle. In the peak of summer, the small coastal roads surrounding the historic core turn into a bottleneck, and parking spaces become the…
The Igalo to Kamenari bus route along the shores of the Bay of Kotor is served by Blueline, a municipal operator that connects Montenegro’s northernmost coastal town to the ferry crossing point in Kamenari. The bus departs from the station…
Herceg Novi is a charming coastal town straddling the border with Croatia which is loaded with interesting history, laid-back Mediterranean culture, and a picturesque old town, overlooking the Lustica Peninsula. But also neighboring Tivat is a stunning destination in its…
