An hour's drive south of Dubrovnik, I cross into the proud little country of Montenegro. Driving along the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, I catch sight of the humble town of Perast. In front of the church, ...

As the morning mist was rising off the water, I could see the burnt-orange roofs popping up in the hillsides as our cruise ship made its way around another bend. We were slowly making our way toward ...

Located in northern Montenegro, close to the Croatian border and on the Adriatic Sea, the Bay of Kotor is under UNESCO World Heritage protection, while the city of Kotor was listed by Forbes as one of ...

We steadily climbed the last steep staircase to the church clinging to the hillside. The clouds and cool breeze had been a welcome relief during the hike, but just as we reached the church the clouds ...

A rarely visited European city known for its stunning medieval architecture, rich history, and dramatic natural setting has been named the “best city break”. Kotor, a picturesque city nestled on ...

English poet Lord Byron wrote: “At the birth of the planet the most beautiful encounter between land and sea must have been on the Montenegrin coast.” The Bay of Kotor, a submerged river canyon ...

Breathtaking shores, great cuisine, and beautiful historical towns only scratch the surface when describing this Balkan country. Montenegro (the correct name is Crna Gora) has it all: rich history, ...

The small country in the former Yugoslavia, where Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren and other stars have vacationed, recently welcomed Europe's first One&Only hotel in the resort area of Portonovi. By ...

On the Bay of Kotor, young men motor travelers out to “Our Lady of the Rocks” Church. Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door An hour’s drive south of Dubrovnik, I cross into the tiny ...