Montenegro, The A-List Place To Be

Montenegro, The A-List Place To Be

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There is a reason why Conde Naste Travel named Montenegro as one of the year’s emerging destinations. It takes up less space than Connecticut and has a lower population than Stockholm but the tiny Balkan nation should not be overlooked – especially since it’s quieter and more unspoiled than neighbours, Greece and Croatia. My advice? Start packing before everyone else starts to catch on. Mountains The heroic kinfolk of Montenegro are known as the Djetići and has years of folklore associated with the strength and dynamism of its people, who have climbed the steep Dinaric Alps for centuries. Perched atop one of the highest peaks in Lovcen National Park is the Njegos Mausoleum. It houses the remains of the most loved poet, philosopher, and icon in the region - Petar…
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Hua Hin – Thailand’s Secret Paradise

Hua Hin – Thailand’s Secret Paradise

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Thailand has long been a popular holiday destination for Australian travellers. Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui – all have regular flights, filled with couples, families and solo travellers seeking the delights of a tropical country with delicious cuisine, affordable shopping and indulgent Thai Spa centres. Amazingly Hua Hin has managed to evade the hordes of tourists despite all its beauty. Easily accessible from Bangkok – just a 3hr drive south, the city has always been popular with those keen to escape the stifling heat of Thailand’s capital. In the 1920s, Rama VI (King Vajiravudh) and Rama VII (King Prajadhipok) built summer residences here. The enormous Phra Ratchawang Klai Kangwon (Far From Worries Palace) remains a royal residence. In the 1980s there was a construction boom, which put the area on…
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