Durmitor National Park, Durmitor

Lonely PlanetAug 18

Montenegro and Albania should both be on your travel wishlist. But how do you decide which one to visit first?

one of the deepest canyons in Europe, carved by River Tara

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Durmitor National ParkSightone of the deepest canyons in Europe, carved by River Tara
Elsewhere
Stari BarNeighborhoodBar, Montenegroold town ruins up in the hills above Bar
River TaraPlaceTara, Montenegrofor white water rafting
Morača MonasterySightMorača, Montenegrofeatures 13th-century frescoes
Bay of KotorSightKotor, Montenegrowildly indented coastline encloses a bay shaped like a double anvil
Lake SkadarSightSkadar, Montenegrolargest lake in the Balkans, amazing birdwatching area
Crmnica wine regionPlaceCrmnica, Montenegrotry reds from small-scale producers
Dafina CaveSightDafina Bay, Albaniasnorkel here
Pyramid of TiranaAttractionTirana, Albaniacultural hub with panoramic city and mountain views
Hora VertikalePlaceTirana, Albaniasustainable residential development made of 13 stacked cubes
Bond TowerPlaceTirana, Albaniaballet-inspired building with bent shape and zigzag towers
Bunk'Art 1MuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi tÃ« Tiranes.Bunkart i…
Bunk'Art 2MuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi të Tiranes.Bunkart i…

Lonely PlanetAug 5

October is one of the best times for epic adventures all over the world.

UNESCO-listed park with dark, serrated summits.

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Durmitor National ParkSightUNESCO-listed park with dark, serrated summits.
Bobotov KukSightHighest peak in the country.
Elsewhere
Inca TrailTrailMachu Picchu, Peru40km trail ending at Machu Picchu.
Camí de CavallsTrailMenorca, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking.
Fes el-BaliGuest houseFes, MoroccoTangled alleys of the medieval city.
Taos PuebloSightTaos, United States1000-year-old site nodding to Native American roots.
Naruko GorgeSightTohoku, JapanFall colors transform the gorge.
Parc Natural S’Albufera des GrauSightMenorca, SpainBird-filled wetlands at the center of the reserve.
Biogradska Gora National ParkSightBiogradska Gora, MontenegroPeaks and primeval forests for great hiking.
Kučka KrajinaSightPodgorica, MontenegroRange near the capital for hiking.
Mt BjelasicaSightBjelasica, MontenegroAdmire autumn colors around this mountain.
South West Coast PathTrailSouth West, United KingdomEngland's longest hiking trail.
Qhapaq ÑanTrailAndes, PeruVast network of Inca highways.
Salkantay TrekTrailAndes, PeruTraverses thrilling Andean wilderness.
Mts OrjenSightOrjen, Montenegro
Mt LovćenSightLovcen, Montenegro

Durmitor National Park