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We arrived in Kotor to find it absolutely stunning, but completely CRAMMED—and I mean jam-packed—with tourists, mostly fresh off a cruise ship. Almost immediately, we were approached by people trying to sell boat trips and other random things, but we politely declined them all.
As we ventured into the old town, it gave us major Dubrovnik vibes, but the sheer volume of tourists made it hard to fully appreciate. Deciding to take a breather, we sought out some food, and to escape the tourist-heavy areas, we moved away from the main strip. This turned out to be a great decision, as we found a fantastic spot with well-priced food, proving yet again that exploring outside the tourist zones is well worth it!
After our meal, we wandered into the residential parts of Kotor, which again reminded us of stepping out of Dubrovnik’s tourist bubble. Given how close Montenegro is to Croatia, the architectural similarities made sense. The best part? We stumbled upon an amazing view of the surrounding mountains and a beautiful lake—this time, without the crowds. It felt like a peaceful escape from the tourist chaos.
On our way back into Kotor, we stopped by a charming little café run by a lovely young lady. Her English was impeccable, and we enjoyed a quick drink before it was time to head back to the bus station.
When we got to the station, we discovered that our ride back to Podgorica was the same tiny minibus we had seen earlier! That was a bit unsettling, as the route home took us over some serious mountain roads with very steep drops. While it was definitely a memorable experience, it wasn’t the most comfortable one either!
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