An influencer who has explored 12 different countries has declared this European treasure as her top pick. Dreaming of the perfect European escape often conjures images of wandering through Rome's historic Colosseum or lounging on the pristine beaches of the Greek isles, reports the Mirror . However, 'Em', a seasoned traveller with stamps from Greece, Spain, and more in her passport, insists that one stunning spot is frequently missed by tourists - Montenegro.
In 2023, Em embarked on a nine-day adventure to this Balkan beauty and was captivated by its picturesque beaches, rich culture, and friendly locals. Sharing her experience on TikTok (@emsbudgettravel), she recounted: "We flew into Podgrica airport and spent the first week in this Airbnb in Budva." "We had this incredible view and the whole week was just amazing.
We spent the whole time exploring, eating ice cream and swimming in the sea every day." Em and her companions made sure to visit all the urban beaches, but she highlighted Mogren Beach as the standout, praising its crystal-clear waters and the scenic path leading to the Old Town. They also rented a pedalo and paddled out to the local Blue Lagoon for a dip.
She was seemingly convinced it would be extra busy, but shocked to find they had it almost all to themselves in early June. She continued: "I can't believe more people weren't doing this because it was absolutely stunning and pretty much empty every time we went round." "I feel like if this was in Greece or It.