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The Ladder of Kotor
By Linda Tancs
Kotor is a fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor. Flanked by mountains, the bay is often erroneously called Europe’s southernmost fjord but it was not carved by glaciers. Instead, it was created when rising sea levels drowned an ancient river valley, forming what is known as a ria. Regardless what you call it, the glorious views are best taken in by hiking the route known as the Ladder of Kotor. The trailhead is just outside of Old Town, and the trek boasts more than 70 switchbacks. A round-trip hike is 8 miles on rocky terrain but the breathtaking views are worth the effort. For the best photographs, leave in the morning to avoid shooting into the afternoon sun.
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The Giants of Montenegro
By Linda Tancs
Bordered by Serbia, Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro may be earning stripes for its sparkling yacht-infused harbor, but its inland majesty is equally compelling. Just a few hours’ drive inland from the pomp of Porto Montenegro is Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO nature reserve in Žabljak featuring the massif Mount Durmitor. A year-round attraction, the massif of 50 peaks and 18 glacial lakes is a mecca for mountain tourism, sporting a canyon second only to Arizona’s famed Grand Canyon. You can get there via two international airports, Podgorica or Tivat–or by bus from Podgorica to Žabljak for less than 10 euros. The clime (or climb, as the case may be) is typically alpine, so dress accordingly.
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