After spending several months in Albania, it was time to drive back to England. We travelled through several Balkan countries, as well as Italy and France. There was so much to see and enjoy, including visiting a number of Christmas markets.
Category: Montenegro
An Afternoon Exploring Stari Bar, Montenegro
Stari Bar, or Old Bar, is a town in Montenegro with a history going back 2,500 years. Today, you can visit the abandoned town and walk through the ruins of the old town. Unfortunately, most of the buildings were severely damaged during an earthquake in 1979, so much of the ruins you see today have…
Oldest Olive Tree in Europe
The Old Olive Tree in Mirovica, Montenegro claims to be one of the oldest olive trees in the world and is believed to be the oldest tree in Europe. It’s estimated to be more than 2,000 years old – and it still produces olives. Today you can visit the old olive tree and enjoy its…