The Ultimate Montenegro Packing Guide – What to Pack For Every Season

Kotor Old Town Montenegro

Whether it’s planning a trip to the ‘Montenegrin Riviera’ or exploring the cobblestone streets of Kotor, relaxing by the beach in Ulcinj, or skiing in Zablak, one of the first questions that comes to mind is what to pack for Montenegro.

Montenegro’s prime location in southeastern Europe means the coast enjoys warm, pleasant weather and a Mediterranean climate almost the entire year. Further inland you’ll be met with all four seasons, with northern Montenegro turning into a snowy wonderland (and popular skiing resort) during the winter months.

(P.S. – Although most people associate Montenegro as a summer destination, it’s just as fantastic in the winter — especially if you plan to head up north or go skiing!) 

No matter when you’re traveling to Montenegro, my blog post has you covered! 

This Montenegro packing list is divided into three categories. First off, we’ll start with a brief overview of each season and what the weather is like in Montenegro. 

From there, I have a list of essential things you need in any season, such as luggage, electronics, clothes, shoes, etc. 

Finally, I talk about what to pack specifically for spring/summer in Montenegro and then what to pack for fall/winter

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65+ Unique Gifts for Travel Lovers: The Best Gifts for Every Type of Traveler on Your List

Finding gifts for travel-loving friends can be an anxiety-inducing experience. When they’ve been around the world and seen so many amazing things, it can be hard to find a present that stands out from the rest. Fortunately, that’s where this gift guide for travelers comes in! 

I’m sure we all have a traveler or two on our gift list: whether your friend is a photography fiend, coffee connoisseur, a traveler in training, a true foodie, or has everything, these gifts for travel lovers are sure to put a smile on their face (and another destination on their bucket list).

You won’t find any boring backpacks, dust-collecting travel pillows, or bland passport covers here — I set out on a mission to find only the most useful, fun, and unique travel gifts for your favorite adventurer 😉

Ready to get inspired? Let’s check out the best gifts for travelers!

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The Ultimate Packing List for Iceland for Winter (In a Carry-On!) + 10 Useful Tips

What to pack for a winter trip to Iceland - in a carry-on

Looking for a simple guide on what to pack for Iceland but totally lost? No worries, I was on the same page. If I’m going to be completely honest, planning my first trip to Iceland was overwhelming: Do we stay in Reykjavik or visit other cities? Should we rent a car? Which of the (literally hundreds) of day tours do we book? What do we pack? What the heck is Hákarl?!

While I can’t be of much help with the rest of the questions, I can help you figure out the packing situation! In this packing guide, I narrowed it down to the most important things to pack for your trip to Iceland. Since my trip to Iceland was in February, this post will be specifically about what to pack for Iceland in the winter. There’s a Norwegian saying that goes something like, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” — you can rest assured that all of the items in this guide will keep you warm, comfortable, and excited to explore Iceland. 

What’s more, I know that many of my readers are in the #carryonclub, so this entire post is perfect for those who are packing for Iceland in a carry on. But Luda, I have heavy snowshoes, puffy jackets, and like 14953 different scarves! No worries, this Iceland packing guide will be useful even if you pack light — I’m living proof. :)

Those Northern Lights aren’t going to last for long, so without further ado, I present the  ultimate packing list for Iceland! In the winter! With a Carry-on! 

(You can tell I’m excited, right? Let’s go!) 

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The Ultimate Fiji Packing Guide: Everything You Need to Pack For Fiji (In a Carry-On!)

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Are you planning a trip to Fiji and have no idea what to pack? No worries, I got you — I was in the exact same spot a few months ago! 

My quick and easy Fiji travel packing checklist has everything you need to pack for your trip to paradise. Whether you’re looking for what to pack for a honeymoon in Fiji or just looking for a simple island packing list, you’ll find it here. From what clothes you need to electronics, toiletries, shoes, and even destination-specific items (don’t forget your swimsuit and mosquito repellant!), you’ll find everything organized by categories. There are also fun tips, advice on how to dress in Fiji, and even what to take to Fiji for gifts (if you’re visiting a village). 

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17 Cute Passport Covers – That You Can Buy on Amazon!

If you’re reading this blog post, you’re most likely asking, Why should I buy a passport cover? (and if you just want to see cute passport covers, feel free to skip this section )

Whether you call it a passport case, passport holder, or passport cover, you need one. It keeps your passport in mint condition, the extra pockets help organize loose papers and baggage slips, and — let’s face it — you want to travel in style!

From designer passport covers to budget-friendly variants, we have it all here. Let’s check them out:

 

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95 BEST Books About San Francisco – Must Read Books if you Love SF

95 must read best books about san francisco

Nikita Khrushchev called it the most beautiful city in the United States, while Ashleigh Brilliant noted that “there may not be a heaven, but there is San Francisco.” Anthony Bourdain said that anyone who doesn’t have a great time in San Francisco is pretty much dead to him.

But the best way to sum it up is through Rudyard Kipling’s quote: “San Francisco has only one drawback – it’s hard to leave.” And it’s true!

One of my favorite ways to ‘travel’ without actually buying a plane ticket is to read books about that place. Get wrapped up in a juicy fiction novel, flip through the photos of a coffee table book … heck, you can even get lost on the streets of a tourist guide (hey there, Lonely Planet!) or fill in the blanks of a coloring book. Continue reading