Namaste Hostel

The Bar region’s famed for its coastal resorts, with one of the best being Budva, around 50 minutes’ drive from the site, for beaches plus an old town with views out over the sea; an hour and 20 minutes away is Kotor, one of the most famed settlements in the south of Montenegro for its fjord-like bay and architecture spanning back thousands of years. As well as a sought-after coastline, Montenegro’s also got a lush interior for intrepid explorers to investigate: Skadar Lake is about an hour’s drive from the site for boat trips and kayaking on the water, as well as birdwatching for pelicans from the banks or wandering to wineries. Considering Bari next? Ferries to this Italian town run from the harbour; trains also go from town towards Serbia if other Balkan nations are on the agenda first.