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Here's the best Montenegro itinerary for an unforgettable Balkan adventure. Explore stunning coastal towns, rich culture, off-the-beaten path places, and travel tips for an authentic experience in Montenegro.

A 5-Day Montenegro Itinerary 🇲🇪

The Fabryk

After quite a few videos in Montenegro, we decided to make one final one summing up the most unique places in Montenegro (that we got the chance to visit). 

For those looking for what to do in Montenegro, especially for authentic local experiences, look no further than this video.

Of course, we didn't get to see all the places we wanted, but these places illustrated that even in such a small country, there are such diverse landscapes, experiences and people.

00:00 Intro 
00:20 Kotor Bay (Kotor Fortress)
02:30 Niksic (Lake Krupac, Bedem Fortress, Carev Most Bridge)
05:48 Ostrog Monastery
07:58 Ulcinj

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MORE MONTENEGRO STUFF (from our blog):
• 5-Day Montenegro Itinerary - https://thefabryk.com/blog/montenegro-itinerary
• Best Things to Do in Kotor - https://thefabryk.com/blog/best-things-to-do-kotor-montenegro (includes some off-the-beaten-path ideas so you don't feel stuck in the tourist loop)

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Montenegro: The Most Unique Country You've NEVER Visited 🇲🇪

DISCLAIMER: we have fond memories of our time in Nikšić! While we may have found it not to be the most uplifting place in the world, being some of the few tourists there and getting to see the local life was a lot of fun. We honestly prefer it to places overrun by tourism or those that feel artificial (looking at you, Perast!). 

💙 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY
02:45 - Hotel Onogost: https://go.stay22.com/Fvip-KLpjX
02:45 - Hotel Trebjesa: https://go.stay22.com/6RRd_Vj2Ow
02:45 - Hotel Trim: https://go.stay22.com/o5dj90q-Nq
02:45 - Hotel Yugoslavia: https://go.stay22.com/X3yAaVELNG

Join us as we explore the city of Nikšić, Montenegro on a particularly gloomy day. We'll take you through the streets lined with grey buildings, share the somber atmosphere of the Bedem Fortress, and reflect on the melancholy beauty of this underrated destination. 
Experience the raw emotion of this off-the-beaten-path city with us.
00:00 Intro
00:15 How did we end up in Nikšić, Montenegro?
02:08 Gorgeous, Serene Lake Krupac
02:45 Arriving in beautiful...Nikšić
03:42 Exploring Freedom Square and Bedem Fortress: 🍆 Graffiti!
06:13 Washing away our sins at Nikšić's main church
07:05 Is this actually a castle?
08:18 A gay bar in Nikšić?!
09:06 Contrasting Nikšić: Nighttime
10:32 A beautiful aquaduct outside of town
11:33 A reflection on Nikšić
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MORE MONTENEGRO STUFF (from our blog):
• 5-Day Montenegro Itinerary (includes Nikšić if you are ready to be adventurous)  - https://thefabryk.com/blog/montenegro-itinerary
• Best Things to Do in Kotor - https://thefabryk.com/blog/best-things-to-do-kotor-montenegro
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Want to Experience the REAL Montenegro? Start in Nikšić Now 🇲🇪

After arriving in Montenegro, we hopped in our car from Takecars.com (https://takecars.com/en/montenegro/?ref=ryan - they did not sponsor us but we loved our experience) and went on a loosely planned road trip that took us to Budva, Kotor and Perast in this part. 

💙 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY
04:22 - Apartments Daković: https://go.stay22.com/yGQAJH_f09

One of the first things we noticed about Montenegro was that even during the shoulder period, it was more crowded than we expected. We still loved it, but it didn't feel as undiscovered as other Youtubers promised.
How could this place that is deemed as the "hidden gem of Europe" in so many other videos be not so hidden?! 
Here are our honest takes of the first part of our trip to Montenegro!
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00:01 Intro
01:59 Budva 🐚
03:18 Kotor ⛰️
09:10 Perast ⛪️
DATA SOURCES:
• https://www.monstat.org/eng/page.php?id=1925&pageid=44
• https://tradingeconomics.com/montenegro/tourist-arrivals
• https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/kotor-faces-overtourism-crisis-as-visitors-overwhelm-coastal-gem-12861
MORE MONTENEGRO STUFF (from our blog):
• 5-Day Montenegro Itinerary - https://thefabryk.com/blog/montenegro-itinerary
• Best Things to Do in Kotor - https://thefabryk.com/blog/best-things-to-do-kotor-montenegro (includes some off-the-beaten-path ideas so you don't feel stuck in the tourist loop)
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👉 Or just buy us a coffee ☕️ to support our journey: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefabryk
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Okay finally some affiliate links (if you have even made it down to this point). We may make a small commission off of any purchase you make after clicking on these links, but that is just to support us in making great content and you won't pay anything more!
These are great resources if you are planning your Montenegro trip!
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Trip.com - https://trip.tp.st/zkxFQmt8
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Is Montenegro Too Touristy 🇲🇪? (Budva, Perast, and Kotor Vlog)

We took the Belgrade, Serbia to Bar, Montenegro Overnight Sleeper Train! 

How the heck was it?! Did we sleep?! 

Join us on our adventure as we take the Belgrade to Bar sleeper train. Along the way we provide tips for you to make the trip as cozy as possible. 

HOW WE PLANNED THIS TRAIN JOURNEY:
The Man in Seat61 - https://www.seat61.com/belgrade-to-bar-railway.htm / @seat61 

MORE MONTENEGRO STUFF (from our blog):
5-Day Montenegro Itinerary - https://thefabryk.com/blog/montenegro-itinerary

MORE SERBIA STUFF (from our blog):
The Gay Belgrade Guide - https://thefabryk.com/blog/gay-belgrade-serbia-guide
Exploring Traditional Serbian Food - https://thefabryk.com/blog/exploring-traditional-serbian-food-belgrade

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👉 Or just buy us a coffee ☕️ to support our journey: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefabryk

Thank you so much for helping us keep The Fabryk going!

Okay finally some affiliate links (if you have even made it down to this point). We may make a small commission off of any purchase you make after clicking on these links, but that is just to support us in making great content and you won't pay anything more!

These are great resources if you are planning your Serbia/Montenegro trip!

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FLIGHTS SO YOU GET YOURSELF TO Serbia or Montenegro to take this train
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Trip.com - https://trip.tp.st/zkxFQmt8
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NOMAD INSURANCE:
Travel Medical Insurance for digital nomads that we used in the US - SafetyWing - https://bit.ly/3Toulss
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THE TRAIN-FUL TUNES IN THIS VID:
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