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If you’re looking for a dreamy summer holiday, b

If you’re looking for a dreamy summer holiday, but can’t stretch the budget to Greece or Croatia, then have a think about Montenegro!

A tiny Balkan nation, full of 5 amazing national parks and a stunning stretch of Adriatic coast, this safe and easy country, with amazing food and wine, is the perfect travel dupe for a gorgeous European getaway.

Swipe right through my carousel to discover my ideal 7 day travel plan…

🇲🇪 1 WEEK MONTENEGRO ITINERARY

Day 1: Capital city of Podgorica
Day 2: UNESCO city of Cetinje
Day 3: Day to chill at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort
Day 4: Boat trip to Lady of Our Rock & Perast
Day 5: Day trip to historic Kotor Old Town & bouji Porto Montenegro
Day 6: Explore coastal Budva
Day 7: Don’t miss Durmitor National Park

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Worth it though. Every time! 📍Hyatt Regency Ko

Worth it though. Every time!

📍Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

This hotel is incredible and well worth treating yourself to 😉

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7 places you have to visit in the Bay of Kotor in

7 places you have to visit in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro…

🌊 BEST SPOTS ON MONTENEGRO COAST

⭐️ Kotor Old Town
⭐️ Perast
⭐️ Our Lady of the Rock
⭐️ Budva
⭐️ Porto Montenegro
⭐️ Tivat
⭐️ Blue Cave

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The stunning Montenegro destination of Kotor Bay i

The stunning Montenegro destination of Kotor Bay is breathtakingly beautiful.

Even though it’s my second visit, I’ve still been blown away.

Here’s your quick guide to having the best time in this amazing place…

📲 KOTOR TRAVEL GUIDE

🏨 Stay at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay
✈️ Fly direct to Tivat Airport
🍴 Eat at Forza Porto
🛥️ Boat trip to Lady of the Rock
⛪️ Don’t miss Perast
🎟️ Walking Tour with Miro & Sons

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I really expected Podgorica - the capital of Monte

I really expected Podgorica - the capital of Montenegro - to be a grey, Sovietic, rather depressing, urban landscape…

So I couldn’t have been more delighted to instead discover a green country town, full of spring vibes and beautiful flowing rivers lined with alfresco coffee spots.

Incredibly affordable with great galleries and history too, you can even enjoy a spot of wine tasting here!

So if you’re looking to experience a slice of Montenegro away from the tourist hotspots, a stop in Podgorica is a fab idea!

🇲🇪PODGORICA TRAVEL GUIDE

✈️ Fly from London with Wizz Air
🏨 Stay in the Ramada Podgorica
🍴 Eat at Lanterna
🎨 Visit Podgorica Museum & Gallery & Galerija Risto Stijović
☕️ Caffeinate at Karver Bookstore
🍷 Don’t miss Wine cellar 13. Jul Plantaže

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Are we allowed to say the S word yet? ☺️ Been

Are we allowed to say the S word yet? ☺️

Been treated to my first taste of summer in amazing Montenegro with a scorcher of a week 🌞

… and now I don’t want to go home! 😭

All I can say is that if you’re thinking of heading to this Balkan country then you should DO IT! 🇲🇪

Going to have loads of tips about travelling in Montenegro coming up over the next week, so stay tuned!

But let’s kick off first with how to get here…

✈️ FLYING TO MONTENEGRO

I used @wizzair to get to the capital Podgorica from London Gatwick and loved the Priority pass I had for speedy boarding, better seats and loads of luggage. Made the whole experience a breeze.

From Podgorica, it’s just a 90 min drive to the coast.

Otherwise, from London you can also fly direct to • Tivat on the Montenegro coast
• Tirana in Albania and then grab a transfer
• Dubrovnik in Croatia and jump on a FlixBus
happy days 😊

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Always very important to put one’s theories to t

Always very important to put one’s theories to the test…

Currently in full experimentation mode at the incredible @hyattregencykotorbayresort

So far, so good 😉

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Here’s how to spend the best day in Slovakia’s

Here’s how to spend the best day in Slovakia’s charming capital Bratislava and see all the main sights!

✈️ Fly in early to make the most of your day and grab a 5€ Bolt from the airport to the city centre.

☕️ Walk to nearby Fleur Bakery to grab a coffee and a fab pastry

🗺️ Head to the Main Square to pick up a free walking tour with Discover Bratislava.
You’ll learn about the story of Bratislava, as well as discover some cute local gems.

🏰 Climb up to Bratislava’s castle, for amazing views over the city. Stop to grab some snaps.

🍴Then it’s time for lunch.
I’d read rave reviews about the Slovak pub, but the place was crowded and service was super slow, so I left and found Bratislava’s Flagship Restaurant.
Ignore the bad name and grab a table outside for an alfresco lunch.

💙 Then it’s time to the famous Blue Church.

☕️ Grab a pick me up coffee from nearby Cafe Doppio and then head down to the Danube River for a walk along the banks.

🛸 Cross over the UFO bridge and admire this quirky tower from the base and the views across the river.

🌳 Then head to the huge nearby park - it’s one of the oldest city parks in Europe.
After walking round, head to the famous green bridge - Novy Most - and enjoy the end of the day views and light.

🍷Head back to the city centre, to the Slovak National Collection of Wines.
They have an amazing package where you can taste 72 Slovak wines in 100 mins.
This costs 30€.
I don’t recommend you try all 72 wines, but do book in advance.

🍽️ Finally, walk to nearby Koliba Kamzík Zelená for a delicious traditional Slovak dinner in a characterful restaurant in the heart of the Old Town.

🏨 Aplend City Hotel Perugia is literally a stone’s throw from the main square.
It offers amazingly affordable accomodation right in the heart of the city - ideal for making the most of your time in Bratislava!

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