Montenegro

Day Trip to Cetinje Part I:Embassy Scavenger Hunt
Podgorica, Montenegro

Day Trip to Cetinje Part I:Embassy Scavenger Hunt

Podgorica became the capital of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro (a state within Yugoslavia) on July 13, 1946; the city at that time had been renamed Titograd in honor of the Yugoslav President Josip Tito. Before Titograd/Podgorica had been named the capital city the title had been bestowed…

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May 11, 2018
Day Trip to Cetinje Part II: See the sights, Hit the heights
Podgorica, Montenegro

Day Trip to Cetinje Part II: See the sights, Hit the heights

  There’s a lot more to do in Cetinje than hunt down former embassies (link to previous post); it really is a marvel that this erstwhile capital has remained under the radar from the hordes of tourists on the Montenegrin coast. The city is small enough to walk…

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May 11, 2018
In Defense of Podgorica
Podgorica, Montenegro

In Defense of Podgorica

There’s no denying it: Podgorica has a bad rap. As one of the least visited European capitals, I read travel blogs that dubbed it a “shithole” and “the most boring capital in Europe.” A visit to TripAdvisor had people scratching their heads why I even wanted to go…

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May 11, 2018