tips and advice
Montenegro vs Albania: how to choose between two Balkan beachfront countriesOct 4, 2024 • 7 min read
Montenegro and Albania should both be on your travel wishlist. But how do you decide which one to visit first?
Montenegro Travel Stories
tips and advice10 of the best places to go in Europe in autumnAug 21, 2024 • 10 min read
The beauty of traveling in Europe in fall is the variety of experiences on offer. Here are the best places to go.
national parksExplore the staggering beauty of Montenegro’s national parksAug 19, 2024 • 6 min read
Pack up your beach towel and tear yourself away from the coast – it's time to immerse yourself in Montenegro's wild side and explore its national parks.
beachesMontenegro’s best beaches are ringed by beautiful scenerySep 16, 2022 • 6 min read
Tiny Montenegro snags some of the best scenery in the Mediterranean. Here are the top beaches for swimming, sunbathing and admiring the views.
campingMontenegro’s best outdoor adventures may surprise youSep 16, 2022 • 7 min read
From rafting and climbing to diving and camping, here are the best ways to get outdoors and explore the remarkable little country of Montenegro.
national parksMontenegro’s most unforgettable experiencesJun 15, 2021 • 5 min read
The beach might lure you to Montenegro, but you also will discover a land full of culture, history and natural wonders, not to mention delicious food.
sportsExplore the Balkans on these four epic drivesFeb 1, 2021 • 5 min read
Explore the Balkan Peninsula and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic with these scenic drives in southeastern Europe – a perfect road trip experience.
wildlife and natureDiscover why the Accursed Mountains are Europe's most misunderstood regionNov 12, 2020 • 10 min read
Oliver Smith travels to the remote borders of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo to set foot in a once-forbidden mountain wilderness where, today, walkers are…
hikingDevilish beauty along the Peaks of the Balkans trailFeb 28, 2020 • 11 min read
The borderlands where Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo meet are one of Europe's wildest corners, whose mountains once inspired fear and now draw hikers
hikingHere's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of the BalkansJan 20, 2020 • 5 min read
Not many regions can brag that they have renowned national parks, like Durmitor and Plitvice Lakes; world-class cities that retain an air of relaxed cool, like…
Belgrade–Bar railway: the ultimate Balkans train tripJul 7, 2019 • 6 min read
Dramatic is the operative word for the Belgrade–Bar railway line, which promises authentic culture and geographic riches around every bend as it rumbles…
hikingWhere to escape the crowds in Eastern EuropeMar 28, 2019 • 5 min read
With its rich history, diverse landscapes and hearty food and drink, Eastern Europe is firmly on the map for more travellers than ever before. But growing…
artThe power of art: epic Yugoslav monuments in the BalkansJun 15, 2018 • 5 min read
Every year more travellers make the journey to the Balkans to explore the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Some come for adventure, many for history…
hikingMontenegro mini-break: two days in PodgoricaJun 6, 2017 • 6 min read
Montenegro’s capital Podgorica is reminiscent of a teenager: a cheerful and lovely companion, yet confused about its identity and having a hard time…
hikingThe Via Dinarica hiking trail: a cultural corridor across the BalkansJul 16, 2016 • 6 min read
Waves of fog battled patches of blue sky as the Via Dinarica hiking trail inclined sharply to the junction between Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. At the…
beachesBeauty of the Balkans: a perfect weekend in KotorSep 8, 2015 • 5 min read
The prettiest and best-preserved town in Montenegro, Kotor wears its elaborate fortifications like tough, spikey armour; yet behind the city walls lies a…
road trips‘The full Monte’ road trip: Montenegro’s best drivesDec 9, 2014 • 4 min read
With a beautiful coastline backed by a whole heap of craggy mountains, Montenegro has an abundance of scenic driving routes. Whether on the main highways…