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Europe: 5 daytime rail journeys to consider

Marseille St Charles station
Marseille St. Charles train station. Photo: Tran's World Productions

Mar 02 March is the month when many Europeans crawl out from their winter shells and start exploring. And with spring beckoning, we have come up with a handful of easy daytime rail journeys that just clamor to be taken. There is something seductive about climbing onto a comfortable train just after breakfast, knowing that all you » Read more

Posted in Finland, Helsinki, hidden europe, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Practical Info, Salzburg, Scotland, Serbia, Switzerland, Train, transportation, Trip Planning, Zurich

Montenegro Transportation Tips: Trains, buses, and taxis

Montenegro Transportation Tips: Trains, buses, and taxis

Feb 02 Lovely Montenegro, with its mountainous landscape and outdoor terrain, is a Southeastern European jewel worth visiting. Due to its cheap prices, the country is experiencing a boost in tourism and a revamping of its transportation options. However, there are a few key things to keep in mind when planning how to get around Montenegro: Avoid trains, unless you’re heading for » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Bus, Montenegro, Train, transportation, Travel Smarts

Midweek Notables: TUIfly, Ryanair, Montenegro

Midweek Notables: TUIfly, Ryanair, Montenegro

Aug 15 What’s notable at midweek? 1. TUIfly may be in a financially shaky place, but they’re pulling out all the stops to get more people on board. They’ve just announced an “All you can fly” promotion, which runs €199. For your euros, you get unlimited travel between selected TUIfly destinations. These include 14 destinations in Germany, » Read more

Posted in Budget Air Travel, Montenegro

Wandering Cheapo: Climbing to the Top of Kotor

Wandering Cheapo: Climbing to the Top of Kotor

Apr 12 Montenegrins are in love with their Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor). After a 1500-step climb to the old Kotor fortress for the most spectacular of views, we must admit to becoming a bit smitten as well. Start in Kotor’s old town and meander through the narrow streets, soaking up the Mediterranean ambiance. There’s a reasonably-priced » Read more

Posted in Hikes, Montenegro

Wandering Cheapo: Don’t Sleep on Montenegro

Wandering Cheapo: Don’t Sleep on Montenegro

Apr 11 Montenegro’s tourist industry is mostly concentrated along the Adriatic coastline. This is all well and good, but as far as we’re concerned, visitors must make time to see the mountains for which the country is named. We suggest a bus trip to Montenegro’s capital Podgorica, a place that is literally “under the mountains.” To get » Read more

Posted in Bus, Montenegro, Train

Wandering Cheapo: Localize Your Lingo

Wandering Cheapo: Localize Your Lingo

Apr 05 The beauty of travel in the Balkans is the authentic experience it provides its visitors. Without much of the tourist infrastructure set up in other parts of Europe, an adventure is always just around the corner. Like when you want to inquire about transport options to Montenegro from Bulgaria and your handy Bulgarian phrase book » Read more

Posted in Bulgaria, Montenegro, Wandering Cheapos

Montenegrin Magic

Feb 27 Normally we don’t like to take our cues from press releases, but the Visit-Montenegro.com Newsletter we just received has us excited for Europe’s newest country. Independent now for under year, Montenegro boasts truly stunning coastline, beguiling mountain terrain, and the amazingly deep Kotor fjord (see above). It’s also—as of yet—very cheap. Since independence, it’s become » Read more

Posted in Montenegro