A unique part of returning to my home country, after being away for so long, is feeling like a tourist. There is a special place that I have never been to, but always wanted to see. Come with me and two of my children, to explore The Raptors, a haven for amazing birds of prey …
On this short trip back to my home country, the plan is to visit the places that brought me the most joy while I lived here. I’ll be doing all of these with at least one of my adult children, my favourite people in the whole world. Today we explore a coastal area, that of …
Its that time again and this is going to be a long haul, over 40 hours of travel from door to door. Ouch! I’m leaving my summer home in Podgorica and heading for the west coast of Canada. With the exception of one harrowing experience, the journey is exhausting but just fine. Join me for …
This is one of the easiest of these posts I have written. And that is because everything I have seen here has been free! With so few places to visit, I have not encountered one single entrance fee into any of them. Imagine that! A European capital city that has so few tourists, there are …
I have been living here for over a month now, boots on the ground, walking around every day. I can’t actually answer the above question, simply because I haven’t been to all of the other European capitals. What I can do however, is show you exactly what is here. Is Podgorica Europe’s most boring capital …
I haven’t written one of these posts in ages, mainly because I was away from any city that values this type of creativity. Arriving in this little visited capital city, I have been pleasantly surprised by the amount of public art that surrounds me here. The amazing street art in Podgorica Montenegro is on the …
Originally this space was known as the Museum of Titograd. After the capital city changed its name to Podgorica, the museum was renamed and combined with the national art gallery. Today visitors can enter this large building and see everything for free! The Beautiful Museum & Gallery Podgorica is a combination experience and worthy of …
Dubbed as Europe’s most ‘boring’ capital city, I wasn’t sure what to expect upon my arrival. Was there going to be anything to see here? Only 30,000 visitors arrive each year, there isn’t a whole lot of information available online to learn about exactly what this city is like. With the aide of a map …
Stari Bar or Old Town Bar is the most important medieval city in the whole of the Balkans. This is according to the UNESCO World Heritage Organization. The city was abandoned just over 100 years ago, and what remains is simply extraordinary. Why you should visit Old Town Bar Montenegro is an easy question to …
If there is one thing I love to discover during my travels, its historical sites. Here in the small country of Montenegro, there is a significant find right near the capital. Exploring the amazing ancient Roman town of Doclea Podgorica is a perfect way to spend the day. Brief History Built on an earlier Illyrian …
A beach girl at heart, you know I had to check out this area of the country. Having spent considerable time in Budva and Tivat, I am curious to see how Bar compares. While not a huge fan of a rocky beach, if that’s all that available, then I’ll take it. A day trip to …
As an avid market goer, almost the first thing I look to visit when at a new destination is any type of market. Flea, antique, fresh food, second hand, doesn’t matter. I love them all! I have found the best market in Podgorica Montenegro and I’m excited to show you everything. Location Right in the …
Within the confines of this capital city full of utilitarian concrete buildings is a natural haven. In fact, it’s the city’s namesake. Podgorica means ‘under the hill’, that hill being Gorica Hill. This large green space calls to me and I visit it every other day. Gorica Hill Park an oasis found in Podgorica Montenegro …
Podgorica is the second least visited capital city in Europe. Often dubbed as ‘boring’, I am here and hoping to find not only why that is, but what there actually is to see. Always drawn to historical places, the first area I explore is the oldest part of the city. What remains of Stara Varos …
Having been to this country twice before, I am arriving with some degree of familiarity. I have been curious as to why one rarely hears about the capital city though? With only a little research, I discover that not only is this the second least visited European capital, its also dubbed as the most ‘boring’. …
Its time to leave Sicily and head to my next destination. I’m looking forward to the change although I go with a heightened sense of curiosity. You see, Podgorica is Europe’s second least visited capital city! Only 30,000 people go there each year. The word ‘boring’ seems to be synonymous with the city. My travel …
A favourite post to create at the end of my time in each destination are these. Providing ideas, that are not only budget friendly, but perhaps unique and special, hidden gems if you will. Here are 5 free things to do in Marsala Sicily that made my time here memorable. Genna Salt Pans One of …
I think one thing that many travellers look forward to is trying new foods everywhere they go. It is certainly one of my favourite parts of travel. Being on a frugal budget however, does limit the number of times I can dine out. What this does though, is makes each one of those occasions special …
One of my favourite things to do in any destination that I feel reasonably safe in, is to let myself wander without aim or intention. Doing so, I find the most amazing little gems, pretty hidden nooks, secret gardens and enchanting sights. Get lost with me in Marsala Sicily and let’s see what we can …
Marsala has grown on me. The longer I stay in this average working-class Sicilian city, the more I appreciate the lack of tourists and authentic experience. I have had to dig deep to find the richness of the beauty here. For it does not fall into one’s lap as it does in other destinations. Don’t …