I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Seen from a distance, the Ostrog monastery looks as if a dab of white paint landed high up on the face of Ostroška Greda, a big rock with a nearly vertical cliff. I kept thinking “How did they build that up there?”. As we drove closer and the shape of the building became more defined, …
Visiting Cetinje is a trip down memory lane with the clock set in the 19th and early 20th centuries, even though the city was founded in the 15th century. Known as “Montenegro’s Old Royal Capital”, for a long time it was a pivotal cultural, political, religious, and economic centre. Although Cetinje’s golden era is in …
At Ulcinj, the southernmost coastal town in Montenegro, you’ll find sandy beaches and a protected wetland site for birdwatching. In addition to being a good spot to enjoy the outdoors, Ulcinj also has a fortress that, albeit not as big and well maintained compared to the other old towns along the coast, is quite charming …
Bar, the coastal city in Montenegro where the fun isn’t limited to its name: you can lay on the beach, go up to the mountains, see beautiful murals, and learn about the region’s history. Bar is also a new city within the Bar municipality; before the mid-20th century there was nothing here other than a …
The Old Town of Bar (Stari Grad Bar) is blessed with a privileged location: up on a hill, close to the Adriatic Sea, and guarded by the imposing Mount Rumija. It’s easy to figure out why so many rulers battled over its control. From this cliff, located only four kilometres (2.5 miles) away from the …
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and it’s also where you’ll find Spain’s highest peak (Mount Teide). Amongst the unique things to do in Tenerife you’ll find beautiful botanic gardens, beaches where you can escape the crowds, hiking trails crossing desert regions and cloud forests, and excursions to see marine life. During the …
