A small boat in a quiet, reed-lined channel of Skadar Lake in Montenegro.

from the shore

Stories from the lake

The seven wooden cabins of Wooden Village Resort in their garden at Ponari

Seven cabins, seven different views

Why we built seven and stopped, and what makes each one different from the one next to it.

Motocross rider on a dusty trail near Skadar Lake, where the off season tours run

Why winter is motocross season in Montenegro

Everyone comes here in August. For riding, the good months run from November to April, and here is why.

Birdwatching from a boat on Skadar Lake, one of Europe's great bird reserves

A first timer's guide to Skadar Lake

What to see, when to come and how to get out on the water, from people who live on the quiet side of the lake.

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