The Ultimate Budva, Montenegro Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know About This Riviera Gem

Dancer Statue in Budva, Montenegro

Laidback, fun, and luxurious, Budva is often called The Miami of Montenegro” — and for good reason!

Although the city is associated with clubs and nightlife, there are plenty of things to do in Budva! For example, the city has a sprawling Old Town overlooking the Adriatic Sea, as well as dozens of beaches, a charming seaside promenade, and chic cafes to cool off during the afternoon.

If you want to live the good life, then Budva is definitely calling your name. Check out my Budva travel guide and I’m sure you’ll want to add it to your itinerary

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Kotor City Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Montenegro’s Most Popular City

Kotor Old Town Montenegro

Kotor is an unmissable part of any trip to Montenegro, and for good reason!

Although the city itself is fairly small and compact, there are so many surprises at every turn: From cobblestoned streets winding beneath historic stone buildings to breathtaking views from the Kotor fortress, streetside cafes, and cute locals (ahem, the cats!), Kotor has everything you need for the perfect introduction to Montenegro

Whether it’s your first time traveling to Kotor or your hundredth, I’m sure there will always be something new for you to uncover! 

Let’s explore the city that I affectionately like to call ‘The closest thing you can get to being on the set of Game of Thrones’ with this Kotor travel guide! 

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Cetinje Travel Guide: How to Explore Montenegro’s Colorful Royal Capital

colorful houses in Cetinje Montenegro

With less than 15,000 inhabitants, only being mentioned in a few sentences in most travel guidebooks, and an unassuming blip on the map, Cetinje seems like any other typical Montenegrin city.

However, Cetinje actually had a huge influence in shaping Montenegro into what it is today — in more ways than one!

Cetinje was the first capital of Montenegro (until Podgorica took that title after World War II) and is still fondly called ‘The Old Royal Capital’ by locals to this day.

A trip to Cetinje means you’ll experience authentic Montenegrin culture away from mass-marketed cities like Kotor or Budva, have a chance to delve into the country’s interesting history, and relax as the locals do.

Cetinje, as I like to say, is a small town with big history. Are you ready to travel to Cetinje?

Let’s check it out! 

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Herceg Novi Travel Guide: Visit Montenegro’s Sunniest City

Drinking coffee at Gradska Kafana in Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Herceg Novi is hard to put into words, but this quote by famous Yugoslav poet Ivo Andrić comes pretty close: “This city of eternal greenery, sun and stairs stays stuck between the sea and the hill as a place whose magic can be experienced more and more as a place with the soul.”

Herceg Novi is famous for many things– it’s the sunniest city in Montenegro (it averages around 200 days of sunshine a year!), has a popular mimosa festival every year, and is well-known for its fortresses… but more on that later.  

Located at the western end of the country, Herceg Novi is the perfect introduction to Montenegro (if you’re traveling from Croatia) or a fantastic continuation of your trip around Montenegro.

Ready to dive into this fantastic city? Let’s check it out!

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Ulcinj, Montenegro Travel Guide: The Laidback Beach Town You Need to Add to Your Itinerary 

Ahh, Ulcinj. 

Beautiful, laidback, unique Ulcinj. 

Off the beaten path and hidden beneath the sands of south Montenegro, Ulcinj is famous for having the longest beach in Montenegro (more than 14 kilometers!) as well as being crowned New York Times’ Best Destination back in 2010. In short, Ulcinj is an absolute paradise that you have to visit at least once in your life. 

Whether you’re already planning a trip to this marvelous city and need more information or are just dreaming for now, my Ulcinj travel guide has you covered! 

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