Is the Kotor Cable Car worth it? For first-time visitors, I think it is. The views across the Bay of Kotor are spectacular, and in around 11 minutes you travel from near sea level to more than 1,300 metres on Mount Lovćen. We’ve visited the Bay of Kotor around half a...
Tivat Airport is the closest airport to Kotor and Dobrota, making it a convenient arrival point for exploring Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor. It’s only around 8 km from Kotor Old Town and approximately 10–13 km from Dobrota, depending on where you’re...
Dobrota and Kotor Old Town sit side by side on Montenegro’s beautiful Bay of Kotor, but staying in each offers a very different experience. Kotor Old Town is the historic heart of the area, surrounded by medieval walls and filled with narrow laneways,...
Kotor Old Town and neighbouring Dobrota are among my favourite places in Montenegro. I’ve visited several times in different seasons, and each trip has offered something different—from wandering the medieval laneways of UNESCO-listed Kotor to enjoying long...
Porto was the third stop on our journey through Portugal, after three nights in Lisbon and an overnight stay in Coimbra. From Coimbra, Arlie and I continued north by train for three nights in Porto. This was my second visit to Porto, and I enjoyed it more the second...
If you’re travelling through Portugal, chances are Lisbon and Porto are already on your itinerary. Coimbra probably isn’t. I don’t think Coimbra is particularly well known among Australian travellers, and many of us travelling between Lisbon and...
Lisbon Surprised Me My first impression of Lisbon wasn’t a good one. Within minutes of arriving at our apartment near São Jorge Castle, my laptop backpack was stolen. Instead of spending the afternoon exploring Portugal’s capital, Paul and I found...
Why I Keep Coming Back to Rome Rome isn’t a city I’ve visited once and ticked off a bucket list. It’s a city I’ve returned to five times over the past twenty years, and every visit has felt a little different. Some cities change dramatically...
Why Venice Is Unlike Anywhere Else Trying to describe Venice to someone who has never been there isn’t easy. Even now, after visiting several times, I find myself smiling as I think about it. The first time I visited, I wondered if I’d spend the entire day...
2 Days in Lake Como, Italy: The Ultimate First-Time Travel Guide Our 2026 European adventure began in Italy. My friend of nearly 50 years, Arlie, and I flew from Australia for a six-week journey through Italy, Portugal, Spain, Montenegro and Türkiye. Looking back, I...
Hi! I’m Donna, an Australian, who has become a global traveller after quitting my career in corporate health to see the world and write about it. This new career move has taken me to over 50+ countries, where I have met new friends and discover more about how others live. I invite you to travel with me and discover more.
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