I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
By the 2nd century B.C. people were already talking about Kotor. Over the centuries, not only the fascination with this place grew bigger, but the town itself grew to become the biggest and most famous of Montenegro. During the month I stayed in Kotor I spent several days getting lost in the narrow, cobblestone pedestrian …
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 …
With historic buildings in bubble gum colours and more cultural activities than copies of Frida Kahlo’s art, Merida -the capital of the state of Yucatan in Mexico- is a cool place. Cool and hot, with daytime temperatures reaching 32º C (90ºF), but also with many museums and art galleries to hide from the sun. At …
You’ve heard plenty about the bountiful nature in Costa Rica. But have you heard anything about its capital other than “You’ll land in San José and from there you’ll go to X”? Probably not. Most people only see the airport. It may not be among the most charming cities in the world, but it’s worth …
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 …
