π§π¦ Stolac - Lunch at the old mill
April 11, 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina β
βοΈ 26 Β°C
Again on the advice of the locals we lunched at the "Old mill", an old water mill converted into a restaurant situated on the river.
We eat excellent fish (I choose a river trout) at extremely lowRead more
π§π¦ β‘οΈ ππ· Going to Croatia!
April 11, 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina β
βοΈ 26 Β°C
After lunch we continue the journey to the border with Croatia.
As we get closer to the part of Bosnia with a Croatian majority, more and more Croatian flags begin to appear.
Google Maps tells usRead more
π§π¦β‘οΈππ· Back in the EU & near the sea
April 11, 2024 in Croatia β
βοΈ 22 Β°C
After 5 days outside the EU, we return to the European Union entering in Croatia.
Of all the borders this is certainly the most beautiful.
After days traveling among beautiful mountains, lakes andRead more
ππ· We are in Dubrovnik (Ragusa)
April 11, 2024 in Croatia β
βοΈ 22 Β°C
ππ· Dubrovnik - The Pearl of t Adriatic
April 11, 2024 in Croatia β
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The city center is truly beautiful, with its narrow streets and the large central street that divides the town in two.
The city is full of Northern European and British tourists, who come here toRead more
ππ· Dubrovnik and its port
April 11, 2024 in Croatia β
βοΈ 20 Β°C
From the port you can enjoy and amazing view of the mountain, the boats and the city of Dubrovnik.
This port has been the key to Dubrovnik's success and prosperity.
Today a tourist port for yachtsRead more
ππ· Dubrovnik: sunset from upper city
April 11, 2024 in Croatia β
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ππ· Dubrovnik - Dinner in the port
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The Italian influence on the region is also evident in the local cuisine.
I had an excellent pasta with seafood, eaten in a restaurant in the city port with an incredible view of the sea and theRead more
ππ·β‘οΈπ²πͺ Lacroma Island & calm sea
April 12, 2024 in Croatia β
βοΈ 23 Β°C
Going South to Montenegro on a panoramic road.
In the pictures Locroma Islands and the blue and calm sea without a wave.
According to the legend, this island is cursed because all the owners of theRead more
ππ·β‘οΈπ²πͺ Croatia/Montenegro border
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 22 Β°C
Yet another frontier, the penultimate of this journey!
Unlike the others, where the waiting times were almost zero, at the Croatia/Montenegro border, maybe due to the weekend, the queue was very longRead more
π²πͺ Kotor Bay pt.2!
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 24 Β°C
π²πͺ The coves of Kotor Bay!
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 24 Β°C
No, these are not the photos of a big lake. It is the Adriatic Sea that enters for around 20KM in some natural inlets offering an incredible landscape.
Kotor can be reached using this panoramic roadRead more
π²πͺ Lunch in Kotor
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 26 Β°C
π²πͺ Kotor - City center
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
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Walking through the historic center, a UNESCO heritage site.
The past under the rule of Venice has left many traces in the city's cuisine and architecture.
Curiously, the city has become a topRead more
π²πͺ Kotor - The harbor
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 26 Β°C
π²πͺ Kotor and its mountains
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 26 Β°C
π²πͺ Kotor from the top of the mountain
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 22 Β°C
Through a series of hairpin bends it is possible to climb the mountain overlooking Kotor, to see the city from above.
From this privileged perspective it is possible to see the dimension and theRead more
π²πͺ Kotor - The inlets from above
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 22 Β°C
This is the landscape 900mt. above the sea! The Adriatic Sea entering through the mountains.
Once around this mountain, the descent towards Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, begins and the seaRead more
π²πͺ Kotor/Podgorica trip!
April 12, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 25 Β°C
Once we leave Kotor the road to Podgorica does not offer any particular attraction or natural beauty. The street simply pass through a series of villages and small towns.
But after 1:30H of travelRead more
π²πͺ Podgorica - Main square
April 13, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 23 Β°C
Compared to the other squares visited in the other capitals of the Balkans, Podgorica's is smaller and more bare.
The only monument is an obelisk dedicated to the heroes of Montenegro.
π²πͺ Podgorica - City center
April 13, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 23 Β°C
Near the central square the is the town hall of Podgorica and the streets of the city centre, which are very clean and full of bars and restaurants. Even though it was Saturday, there were very fewRead more
π²πͺ Podgorica - Millennium bridge
April 13, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 24 Β°C
One of the main attractions of the city is the Millenium Bridge, built in 2005 and approximately 180 meters long.
The bridge crosses the MoraΔa River and is supported by several steel cables whichRead more
π²πͺ Podgorica - Last refill of the trip
April 13, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 25 Β°C
We take advantage of the lower petrol prices than in Albania and the Euro to fill up our Skoda Fabia for the last time.
π²πͺ Podgorica Orthodox Cathedral
April 13, 2024 in Montenegro β
βοΈ 25 Β°C
The main attraction of the city is the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.
Like the other Orthodox churches seen especially in Serbia, this one is also all gilded and full ofRead more
π²πͺβ‘οΈπ¦π± The last border of the trip!
April 13, 2024 in Albania β
βοΈ 24 Β°C
We crossed the last land border of the holiday, and returned to Albania where our journey began 8 days ago.
We do a stop for lunch in Lezhë and then we go directly to Tirana.