Europe's Most Beautiful Fjords Guide

Who would have thought that Montenegro, this fairy-tale little country, is hidden in Europe! After a week of in-depth travel, I discovered that it offers both magnificent fjord scenery and the charm of medieval old towns, and the best part is that prices are half those of Western Europe~ 【A Perfect Blend of Culture and Nature Route】 Kotor Old Town 8:30-20:00 ✔ Venetian-style old town listed as a World Heritage Site ✔ Be sure to climb 1,500 steps up to St. John Fortress ✔ A paradise for cat lovers, with lazy cats everywhere Galion Restaurant in the old town (next to the northern gate pier) serves super fresh oysters! Budva Open all day ✔ The most beautiful coastline on the Adriatic Sea ✔ Sveti Stefan Island is like a postcard come to life Recommended: the wave-shaped boardwalk at Mogren Beach, perfect for stunning photos Durmitor National Park 7:00-20:00 ✔ Filming location for "Casino Royale" (007) ✔ Remember to wear non-slip shoes for hiking around Black Lake! Ethno Village hotel inside the park offers snow-capped mountain views from the balcony Perast Town Open all day ✔ Two fairy-tale-like islet churches ✔ Recommended to take a boat to Our Lady of the Rocks Island The seafood risotto at seaside Restoran Conte had me eating it two days in a row... 【Insider Tips】 ➊ English is widely spoken in Montenegro, so communication is easy ➋ July and August are peak season with higher prices; May or September is more cost-effective ➌ Renting a car and driving yourself is most convenient; remember to buy full insurance ➍ The local red wine is unbelievably cheap—20 euros for the quality of a 100-euro French wine 【Foodie Must-Try List】 😋 Njeguški pršut (dry-cured ham with melon) 😋 Seafood platter at Tryzna Restaurant in Kotor 😋 Truffle pizza at Gusto Pizza in Budva Old Town 😋 Be sure to try the local Rakija fruit brandy 🏨 Hotel Recommendations Based on Experience: Kotor - Hotel Hippocampus (central location in the old town) Budva - Avala Resort (private beach is amazing) Durmitor - Hotel Soa (snowy mountain and lake views right outside the window) Sveti Stefan Island Budva Old Town Black Lake Durmitor National Park Mogren Beach