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[2021] Crossing Borders Montenegro – Albania: Bus Podgorica – Shkodër – Tirana
We left Montenegro for Albania yesterday by bus and want to give you a quick recap of this land border crossing. We bought our tickets on Getbybus, but the arrival times on that site are wrong (the departure time was correct, luckily). I recommend buying tickets on busticket4.me because the schedules are more accurate. This site charges a small commission on ticket purchases. If you’re not too far from the bus terminal, buy your tickets directly there to save the commission. To get from Delta City to Podgorica’s bus terminal, we simply took a taxi. 3.25€ on the meter. Super friendly driver. There was a bus driver strike yesterday, but…
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Montenegro: The Best Winter Destination for Digital Nomads
I am so bad at geography that Monaco, Montenegro, Montecristo, for me, are all very similar. It’s through traveling that I’ve become good at geography, and if Covid drags on, I’ll be able to locate all European countries on a map with my eyes closed. Hahaha. Jokes aside, we went to Montenegro after checking the entry and exit restrictions in December 2020, and I think it was our best decision in 2020. Montenegro is THE ideal destination to spend winter in Europe! With or without Covid. Before, we were too afraid to spend winter in Europe. But since we discovered Montenegro, we’re relieved to know that such a country exists,…
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Our Ski Trip to Savin Kuk, Zabljak (Montenegro)
After a scouting weekend, we return to Zabljak 3 weeks later to spend our last weeks in Montenegro. Our 3-month visa exemption is coming to an end soon and we want to finish our stay in style. Zabljak and its tiny ski resort Savin Kuk were chosen for its very local atmosphere. It’s all locals, not stressed at all. The ski instructors are numerous and English-speaking. And the food is really really good! Covid restrictions have become more and more strict in the big cities in Montenegro (restaurants closed, non-essential businesses closed), but here, everything is still open and running, including the lifts, restaurants and hotels. The ski resort has…
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How I learned to ski in Montenegro? Prices, Tips, and Addresses
I’m super excited to announce, dear readers, that since February 2021, I can ski ! Yes, me! Born in Vietnam, a country with no snow. Who would have thought! I wouldn’t have thought so myself. I’m so proud! I would never have dared to learn to ski anywhere but Montenegro. I told you about our weekend “expedition” in the Montenegrin mountains a few weeks ago. We went to see if there was a possibility to ski and/or learn to ski, and the answer is yes. Not only were we able to assess the budget, but we also visited several ski resorts and chose the best one for us: at Zabljak.…
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Taking an Uber from Istanbul airport
Based on the reviews I’ve read, Istanbul taxis used to have a terrible reputation but it has improved significantly over the past few years (helped by the threat of ride-hailing apps); nowadays, it’s often possible to pay for a trip by card, for example. However, we generally prefer to use apps when possible: It’s worth noting that Uber was banned in Istanbul for several years. Uber is available again but only serves to hail official taxis, which I think is a great thing. Upon landing at Istanbul airport, we wanted to hail an Uber, especially since we hadn’t managed to withdraw any cash. The most important thing to know is…
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Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac (Montenegro)
It’s no wonder Budva is on every tourist brochure for Montenegro. With its beach stretching as far as the eye can see, Budva is one of the pearls of the Adriatic Sea. Well, on paper. My first impression of Budva wasn’t very positive. Despite a sunset worthy of a Hollywood movie, I first noticed its concrete buildings under construction, before noticing its historic old town and then its beach. Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal However, we chose Budva for the second part of our stay in Montenegro, to enjoy a calm sea view while being close to restaurants (always open). I’ve given you a…
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Review of the Boxtal service: Shipping worldwide at a reduced price
While passing through Montenegro : we discover that you can ski there! We’re a bit hesitant because it’s not really our thing: Anh has skied for (half?) a day in her life. As for me, I went on 3 ski trips during my childhood. The last one about fifteen years ago ended on the first day with an injury ^^. So we have a first scouting weekend without skiing to get a feel for it. And of course… it makes us want to go! It’s decided, we’ll spend a week skiing, and maybe even longer if we like it. Of course, we don’t have the necessary gear at all. For…
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My Current Favorites [February 2021] Blog Tools, Instagram & Shows
We’re continuing the “Current Favorites” series with a bit of a hodgepodge of things I’ve been into lately. Let’s start with some self-promotion, lol. We officially launched officially two new blogs: Mehach.com dedicated solely to reviews of cosmetics and books. Mehach comes with a Facebook account and two Instagram accounts (the first being solely for cosmetics, the second for paper flowers). There’s a real editorial strategy behind Mehach, so I can’t wait to see you there. Mehach.com is bilingual (yay) French/English. My Spanish is still too poor and I’m too lazy to offer Spanish and Vietnamese versions. Nomadbento.com is the English version of this blog. So if you particularly like…
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Minimalist Mics for Digital Nomads: Podcast or Zoom
I saw a question about the best microphone to create podcasts when you are a digital nomad on a forum. Implied: good sound, not too big, not too expensive, not too heavy. Having produced podcasts with bad sound quality (oops), I’ve been looking into this as well. I asked my sister who is over-equipped in this field because she is an amateur singer/YouTuber so she needs good sound. Rode VideoMic GO Compact Microphone She highly recommended the Rode VideoMic GO Compact Microphone. The Australian brand Rode is very well known for its affordable and high-quality microphones. This model is a bit big but not expensive (63€ or 96.99$ on Amazon),…
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Using Rode VideoMic Me with Osmo Pocket
If, like me, you are a creator of minimalist video content, you have probably opted for one of those many sports cameras or an Osmo Pocket. If Osmo Pocket’s internal microphone is acceptable, you may need an external microphone to get good, professional-quality sound. All links are from Amazon because that’s where I bought my gear. I’ve read many reviews online, and everyone is going for the Rode VideoMicro model (95$, Amazon link). I tested this model because my sister has one. It’s compatible with Osmo Pocket, has all the mounts you need, but I find that its microphone stand is a bit big and its cable too long. Since…
