11/11/2020 – Julia Speaks

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28 years old, based in Paris, France. I'm a primary school teacher by day, blogger and creator the rest of the time! I love coffee, exploring pretty places, and helping you grow through self-care and positivity. Happy to meet you!

How to climb the Ladder of Kotor, Montenegro 🇲🇪

When visiting Kotor, you can either go up the Kotor Fortress - currently a 15€ entry fee! - or you can walk up the Ladder of Kotor, which is nearby, for free.
We went for the Ladder of Kotor and didn't regret it! You get rewarded with great views, lush nature and fascinating ruins. 😍

📍The start of the path is marked on Google Maps as "start of the Ladder of Kotor".
💪 It's a medium difficulty hike, you do need comfy shoes to walk on the slippery rocks. Bring water with you also, especially in the summer.
🕒 Going all the way to the top will take you a couple hours of uphill walk. We stopped at the Cheese Shop (as marked on Google Maps) after about an hour, and already had a gorgeous view of Kotor Bay.
🏰 As you go up, you will see the walls of the Fortress as you follow a parallel path. Don't miss Sveti Juraj, the picturesque ruins of a church.
🧀 Before you head back down, sit at the Cheese Shop, where the owner serves some strong homemade rakija - a great reward after all the effort!

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Don't miss this picture-perfect spot on the coast

Don't miss this picture-perfect spot on the coast of Montenegro 😍🇲🇪

This small peninsula, linked to the rest of the land by a pedestrian road, is one of Montenegro's most Instagrammable spots.
📍Sveti Stefan

❗Things to know:
🏖️ Sveti Stefan used to be a fisherman's village back in the day, but nowadays it is an exclusive resort which you can't access. There is a gate at the entrance of the property.
However the beach is very nice and worth spending a few hours in. The left side of the beach is pebbles, the right side is sand. I love that it's pink/reddish too!
🚗 There is a parking lot down in the town, which you have to pay for. In April it was 2€ per hour, but it might be more during high season.
🗺️ I wouldn't suggest staying in Sveti Stefan (town) as there are more convenient towns to stay in on the coast - more on that on a later feed post.
The best way to see Sveti Stefan is on a longer day trip around the coast! Stay in Sveti Stefan for a couple hours then head to nearby Petrovac na Moru.

❔ Any questions on Sveti Stefan or the coastal towns of Montenegro? Write them in the comments or DM me for extra tips! ✉️
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POV: You found the prettiest place in all of Monte

POV: You found the prettiest place in all of Montenegro 🇲🇪

If you visit Montenegro in the spring or summer, don't miss this gorgeous lake full of lily pads and water lilies 😍

📍Lake Skadar, Montenegro

Follow me + stick around for a full post of tips and advice to visit Skadar Lake!

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Wisteria season in Montenegro 💜 In Montenegro

Wisteria season in Montenegro 💜

In Montenegro I saw some of the biggest wisteria trees I've ever seen in my life! 😍 They were vibrant and in full bloom too.

📍Picture 1-2: Bar
📍Pictures 3-8: Budva
Do you know any good places to see some wisteria where you live? 🥰
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Welcome to Montenegro 🇲🇪 Very excited to sh

Welcome to Montenegro 🇲🇪

Very excited to share tips about this beautiful country on my feed! 🥰
First, here's a few things you should know before visiting Montenegro:

🇲🇪 Montenegro only became a country in 2006, making it one of Europe's youngest countries.
🇲🇪 The currency used there is the Euro. Many businesses are still cash only, so make sure to have some cash with you. Withdrawing money from an ATM, even from a Euro account, comes with a small bank fee.
🇲🇪 Many people can speak a little English (enough to get by and order at restaurants), but some people won't speak any English at all. It's nice to have a note on your phone with a few words of Montenegrin!
🇲🇪 Montenegro is 80% mountains, creating stunning, dramatic landscapes throughout the country.
🇲🇪 Renting a car to explore the national parks is the best way to explore Montenegro.
🇲🇪 Food-wise, there are many grilled meat dishes, sea food, pasta dishes. Rakija is the local liquor. Montenegro has great coffee!

🤍 Want even more info about visiting Montenegro? Watch this space! I'll be sharing many more tips 🥰
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Sometimes, you need to go out of your own way to b

Sometimes, you need to go out of your own way to be happy. ☀️

It's easier to turn out the TV and spend hours watching a show, than to get ready to go on a walk outside. It's easier to be on TikTok (or Instagram!) than to get out paint or drawing materials and express your creativity on paper. It's easier to stay in your lane than to reach out to people and make meaningful connections.
Find out the things that make your life richer, and make time and effort for them. More often than not, you won't regret it. Invest in your happiness. 🤍

This reminder is for all of you who, like me, can sometimes stay in their comfort zone so they don't get disappointed - in themselves or in others. We've got this! 🤗

❔What's one thing you'd like to do more? 🖌️
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