I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Nature & Outdoors
A killer view of the Bay of Kotor and the Old Town will be your reward after you go up 1,350 steps following the Kotor city walls up in the hill. The first stone to build this impressive wall was laid in the 9th century. The construction continued until the 14th century and was reinforced …
A beach vacation with a side of history: that’s my definition of Budva, a coastal town in Montenegro that offers the best combination of both. This place goes back to the times of Greeks, Illyrians, and Romans. All this history is framed between the Dinaric Alps in the background and the blue of the Adriatic …
Often overlooked by travellers eager to head to the beaches and forests of Costa Rica, San José is worth visiting for a day or two to learn about the culture and history of the country. If you’re staying a few more days in the capital mix up your museum visits with a few day trips …
Whether Madonna fell in love with this San Pedro or not (the widespread rumour that La Isla Bonita was about this island in Belize was busted by the singer), you may fall in love with San Pedro. This busy town is the capital of Ambergris Caye, an island off the north coast of Belize famous …
You can easily spend an entire week on Nevis island and have enough things to do without ever stepping foot on a beach (although you should do it at least once, they’re stunning). Historic places that tell stories about the island’s past, exuberant gardens nested in the hills, and a bountiful natural scene will keep …
What do you do in St. Maarten/St. Martin when the beach is calling but you don’t want to answer? As alluring as the beach can be, sometimes you want to do something different after three days in a row of saltwater, sand, and guavaberry coladas. Learning about the culture and the history of the place, …
