Magical Montenegro

October 28, 2015

Jacket: Tory Burch Shirt: Gant Skirt: Banana Republic (similar) Shoes: Zara Bag: Tory Burch Belt: J.Crew Bracelet: Kiel James Patrick

We arrived in Montenegro with Crystal Cruises and encountered light showers and foggy weather, which created a mystical effect that only enhanced the breathtaking beauty of the Adriatic coastline. As we entered the bay, Kiel and I sat on the balcony of our stateroom enjoying hors d’oeuvres and sipping champagne, all while taking in the gorgeous views of the colossal mountains that surrounded Kotor City.

Naming this post “Cats of Kotor City” would have been more fitting — scores of affectionate cats roamed the streets and were not in the least bit timid. I couldn’t resist snapping several shots of them.

Our excursion to the seaside village of Perast, on the Bay of Kotor, was a personal favorite of ours. Known for it’s Venetian roots, the small town has 16 churches and 17 palazzos. We took a short boat ride to one of the two small islets off the coast of Perast to visit the picturesque Our Lady of the Rocks. After a tour of the church, we returned to Perast to explore before making our way back to Old Kotor City. I wish we had more time to take in the historic medieval town and explore the shops.

We returned to our stateroom on the cruise and chose from an array of complimentary adult beverages to enjoy, with snacks left by a personal butler each night. While at sea, the ship offered an unforgettable selection of inclusive gourmet dining.

I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to the charming country of Montenegro! The cruise provided a convenient way to explore places that I may not have otherwise seen. Stay tuned for my next Crystal Cruise adventure later this week.

Special thanks to Crystal Cruises for this amazing opportunity!

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Susan on October 28, 2015 at 9:18 am

Absolutely breathtaking!! Your photography is wonderful!!!! Please post more on this beautiful trip.
The only question I have is, was the dog standing by the column outside the shoe store a stray or belong to the owner? I ask because I bring my dog to work and most Europeans welcome dogs.
Sarah Vickers on October 28, 2015 at 9:20 am

Thank you! I'm pretty sure the dog belonged to the owner of the shop. He had a collar on. The cat was likely a stray. They were everywhere!
Julie Hiller on October 28, 2015 at 9:33 am

Breathtaking photos! So envious of your travels!

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Michelle Gray on October 28, 2015 at 9:34 am

Stunning photos, Sarah! The abundance of cats certainly makes the city that much more enchanting 🙂

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- stephanie legelis on November 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm
  
  Great photos BUT cats in Kotor are routinely poisoned along with the dogs. You will NEVER go back a year later and find the same animals. This is typical of most southern european countries although the use of poison has been banned in many countries. Greece, Montenegro, Albania, Croatia, parts of italy and Spain still employ "cleansing". Many locals in Montenegro have tried to stop it but the municipalities continue
Natali on October 28, 2015 at 9:52 am

Awww!! Such a beautiful and romantic photos! Montenegro looks so historical and picture perfect! 🙂

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Southwestern Prepster on October 28, 2015 at 9:56 am

Montenegro is absolutely beautiful! Definitely need to add it to my list of places to travel!
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Laura Mitbrodt on October 28, 2015 at 10:17 am

Talk about an amazing place!! I am loving all of those cats! So cute
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Eden Mint on October 28, 2015 at 10:39 am

Looks absolutely amazing! The fog and clouds in the photo makes it look like a magical place. Love your outfits 🙂

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Sasa Zoe on October 28, 2015 at 10:52 am

Amazing! I would love to visit too:P

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Ari Camacho on October 28, 2015 at 11:24 am

Wow!! Love the pictures!! I really want to go to this place and in that cruise!
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Liz Lauren on October 28, 2015 at 4:18 pm

wow this looks amazing

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Erin Fairchild on October 28, 2015 at 5:06 pm

How fun!

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Paige Flamm on October 28, 2015 at 5:12 pm

Looks like such a beautiful trip!

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Kelly on October 28, 2015 at 7:45 pm

Oh my goodness, this looks like the most magical day even with the overcast weather!

xx Kelly
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Katrin Malts on October 28, 2015 at 10:15 pm

Beautiful, thank you for sharing 🙂
Kathryn Byers on October 29, 2015 at 6:22 am

How romantic!! You're making me want to hop on a plane right this second :). Gorgeous, Sarah!!

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Anonymous on October 29, 2015 at 6:01 pm

This is stunning! You guys really know how to capture a place, your shots are incredible! Your outfit is perfect, it's so classic and chic.

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Cristiane Ramos on October 29, 2015 at 6:05 pm

Ohh this is so enchanting! I just added that to my "places to go" list! Haha
So Stunning, Sarah!

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Kayla Parsley on October 30, 2015 at 7:18 am

So jelly of your trip! Everything is so breathtaking!

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Laura Cronin on October 31, 2015 at 1:32 pm

Love your shoes! So beautiful!

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Milka Kascelan on November 1, 2015 at 9:41 am

It always amazes me when people visit Montenegro and like it. I've lived in Kotor my whole life and was counting down the days until I could leave. (I didn't go far though, unfortunately. Life of the poor and all that.) I suppose it's charming for a day, but trust me, the entire country is hell to live in, especially for young people.

Still, I must admit your photos make it look pretty. 🙂

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Ashley on November 2, 2015 at 8:37 am

I love to cruise, and this is a beautiful hidden gem in Europe! ♥ Ash
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Anu B on November 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm

This is something seriously out of a fairy land. I loooove it. Now I want to go on whatever cruise you were on and I am scared of water in general lol. It is so breathtaking.
Unknown on November 5, 2015 at 1:37 pm

I was just married there (Our Lady of the Rocks) in August! It was such a magical day/trip and I wouldn't change it for anything. Everywhere you turn in the bay of Kotor, your breath is taken away!

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