Stories, guides, and insights about Montenegro
UpdatedTen days is enough to see all of Montenegro — not just the postcard coast, but the wild north most visitors miss. This is the complete road-trip itinerary: a full loop from the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor down the riviera, inland to Lake Skadar's pelicans and wineries, up to the cliff-carved Ostrog...
ActivitiesUpdatedA 1917 Austro-Hungarian cargo ship, a sunken patrol boat and Yugoslav navy submarine tunnels — all within half an hour of one harbour, in 30-metre visibility.
Practical InfoUpdatedMontenegrin is official, but there are two alphabets, two letters found nowhere else, and a large Albanian-speaking south. What you actually need to know, and the phrases worth having.
ActivitiesUpdatedIt isn't in the Bay of Kotor, the blue only appears for a few hours a day, and where you sail from changes everything. A practical guide to Montenegro's most booked boat trip.
Practical InfoUpdatedEvery visitor to Montenegro pays a small nightly tourist tax (the sojourn tax) and must be registered with the authorities within 24 hours of arrival — a step locals call getting your "white card." It is one of the country's most misunderstood rules, and getting it wrong can mean a fine at the...
Practical InfoUpdatedYes — Montenegro is a safe country to visit. Violent crime against tourists is rare, the streets of Kotor, Budva and Podgorica feel relaxed even after dark, and solo and female travelers generally report feeling comfortable. The real risks here are practical, not criminal: twisting mountain roads,...
Everything to plan a visit to Ulcinj, Montenegro's southernmost coastal town: the clifftop Old Town, Velika Plaža (the Adriatic's longest sandy beach), Ada Bojana, kitesurfing, the Salina flamingo reserve, where to stay and eat, how to get there, the best time to visit and day trips.
Practical InfoUpdatedIgalo is Montenegro's spa capital. A complete guide to its healing mud, the Institut Dr Simo Milošević, thalassotherapy treatments, what they help and how to plan a wellness trip.
Culture & HistoryUpdatedBuilt in 1976 as Tito's private seaside clinic, Vila Galeb in Igalo hides a therapy pool, a nuclear bunker and a preserved 1970s interior. Here is its story — and how to visit.
DestinationsUpdatedVelika Plaža (Long Beach), Ulcinj, Montenegro: 12 km of warm, sandy, family-friendly beach. Guide to getting there, kitesurfing, tips and where to stay nearby.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Petrovac, Montenegro in 2026: best areas, neighbourhoods and real apartments, hotels & spa resorts, with prices, booking tips and FAQs.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Žabljak, Montenegro: compare the best areas, apartments and hotels near Durmitor National Park and the ski slopes, with real 2026 prices.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Podgorica in 2026: compare the best areas, neighbourhoods and hotels in Montenegro's capital, with real nightly prices, travel tips and FAQs.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Bečići, Montenegro: compare the best areas, beachfront hotels, spa resorts and apartments, with 2026 prices, booking tips and travel advice.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Bar, Montenegro in 2026: best areas, neighbourhoods and accommodation — from Šušanj beach to Dobre Vode villas. Compare apartments, hotels and prices.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Sveti Stefan, Montenegro: compare Pržno, Miločer & hillside apartments, villas & hotels, 2026 prices and the best areas for the island view.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Kolašin, Montenegro: compare the best areas, ski-road hotels, cosy cabins and budget apartments, plus 2026 prices, travel tips and FAQs.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Igalo, Montenegro: compare the best areas, neighbourhoods, apartments and spa hotels, with 2026 prices, booking tips and getting-around advice.
Practical InfoUpdatedWhere to stay in Tivat, Montenegro: compare the best areas, from Porto Montenegro to Donja Lastva, with real apartments and hotels, prices and 2026 booking tips.