I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Nature & Outdoors
Montenegro: synonym of wonderful peaks, scenic lakes, and popular beaches. But up in the mountains, you can see the beauty of nature in a different way by going underground inside Lipa cave. And the best thing is that you don’t have to travel far inland or be an amateur speleologist. Lipa Cave (Lipska Pećina), one …
Best view in Montenegro? Quite a statement, I know. But I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. Other than offering a fantastic viewpoint, Lovćen National Park (pronounced LOV-chen) has scenic hiking trails, a mausoleum with a wonderful lookout, and a recreational area with accommodations and restaurants. With a rich flora and fauna, this mountain enclave …
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 …
Welcome to Lake Skadar, the biggest lake in the Balkans, a national park and a protected area surrounded by mountains. It’s one of Europe’s largest bird reserves. The lake is shared by Montenegro and Albania and it’s known as Lake Skadar (Skadarsko Jezero) in Montenegro, Lake Shkodra (Shkodër) in Albania, and Lake Scutari (its historical …
What are your most favourite places that you’ve been to?, I get asked a lot. One place always makes the list: Durmitor National Park in northwest Montenegro. It’s impossible to leave out this UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its stunning landscape composed of rugged peaks, pine forests, and lakes. I spent seven days in …
