Montenegro was made for a road trip—in a compact space it packs the Adriatic coast, historic towns, and high mountains. This route follows our 2023 journey by car with our dog Ibo. In just a few days you’ll go from …
Montenegro
Find on-the-ground guides to Montenegro’s big mountain ranges, including Durmitor and Prokletije, with first-hand routes like Savin Kuk and Zla Kolata.
If you’re bringing a dog, we cover entry rules for travel from the EU to Montenegro, common mistakes, and notes from our own border crossings across the former Yugoslavia.
Traveling with a dog from the EU to the countries of the former Yugoslavia: a complete guide to entry requirements
The countries of the former Yugoslavia have long been among favorite holiday destinations for Slovaks and other EU travelers. While Croatia and Slovenia draw the biggest crowds, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia offer plenty of compelling towns, …
Travelling from the EU to Montenegro with a dog: what to know and how it works in practice
Travelling around the Balkans with a dog is surprisingly straightforward—at least at first glance. Montenegro is particularly appealing for travellers with a dog: the sea, mountains, fewer crowds and relatively short drives. It isn’t an EU member state, though, which …
Savin Kuk: A Laid-Back Ascent with Ibo
After long drives on our Balkan road trip, we treated ourselves to a much quieter day. We set our sights on Savin Kuk (2313 m) in the Durmitor range—an ascent the map promised would be much easier thanks to a …
To Montenegro’s Roof with a Dog
Another day on our Montenegro road trip. At first light in the village of Vusanje, I set off for the country’s highest peak — Zla Kolata. Iva isn’t feeling well today, so she stays at the hotel. It’s just me …





