Montenegro by My Eyes

One of the best parts of a Montenegro vacation is that you’ll get all this beauty and luxury at a fraction of the cost of similar destinations. Montenegro is far cheaper and less crowded than places like Monaco or the South of France, adding yet another reason to holiday here. If you’re a sucker for Mother Nature, then this dreamy spot is perfect for you. Home to lush forests, pristine lakes, sweeping gorges and out-of-this-world waterfalls, Durmitor really is a thrill-seekers eden (and yes, we’re very serious). Formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, the protected national park hides one of the country’s most spectacular lakes – Crno Jezero (Black Lake). Grab a drone and take thousands of Instagrams, or simply just go hike one of the many marked trails found around the beauty spot.
Perast looks like a chunk of Venice. Humming with history, memories of grandiosity and colonial power (remnants of which you can still see today), the place really does give the doge’s a run for their money. With only one main street winding through the town centre (we know, right), this mini cultural utopia boasts 16 mind numbingly gorgeous churches and 17 grand palazzos. In a nutshell, you’ll find oodles to do here, but if you only have time for one thing, catch a boat ride with a local fisherman around the Bay of Kotor – it’s so worth it.Hidden gem. A phrase used to death, we know, but alas, so many opt for Western Europe they often forget about the East. Benefit? Fewer tourists and way more room to breathe and enjoy the scenery. From St George’s Island (pictured above) to Sveti Stefan – an island that offers the best in modern European luxury – if it’s solitude and plain sailing you’re after, Montenegro’s hidden wonders really do have it all.