The journal

Day trips, destinations and local know-how to help you plan an unforgettable trip around the Bay of Kotor and beyond.

Places

Durmitor

Everything you need to plan a day trip to Durmitor from Kotor: the Black Lake, Tara Canyon, Đurđevića bridge, when to go and how to get there.

Places

Njeguši

Njeguši, the birthplace of Montenegro's royal dynasty, is famous for smoked prosciutto and mountain cheese. Here's what to taste and how to visit.

Places

Cetinje

Cetinje is where Montenegro governed itself for four centuries. A guide to the palaces, monastery and museums of the old royal capital, and how to visit from Kotor.

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Rijeka Crnojevića

The horseshoe river bend at Rijeka Crnojevića is one of Montenegro's most photographed views. A guide to the village, the boat trips and the famous viewpoint.

Places

Dubrovnik

How to visit Dubrovnik from Kotor: drive time, the border crossing, what to see in the Old City, and whether a guided day trip is worth it.

Places

Petrovac

Petrovac is one of the Montenegrin coast's most easygoing resorts, with red-sand beaches, a palm promenade and two islets offshore. A short visitor guide.

Places

Bar

The southern city of Bar mixes a busy modern port with a romantic ruined old town and one of the oldest olive trees on earth. Here's what to see.

Places

Podgorica

Montenegro's low-key capital is more practical than pretty, but it has riverside parks, an Ottoman quarter and a striking modern cathedral. What to see in a few hours.

Activities

Skadar birding

Skadar Lake is one of Europe's top birding sites, home to rare Dalmatian pelicans. When to go, what you'll see and how to take a wildlife boat trip.

Transport

Airport transfers

How to get from Tivat and Podgorica airports to Kotor and the coast: distances, options and what a private transfer costs you in time and hassle.