Visit Podgorica

Visit Budva, a historic coastal town in Montenegro. Explore the Old Town (Stari Grad) with its Venetian walls and citadel, relax on Mogren Beach (two connected sandy coves beneath cliffs), and see the Sveti Stefan island-hotel (a 15th-century fortified village turned luxury resort).

Sail the fjord-like bay, limestone peaks, and stone hamlets of Montenegro

Visit Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Walk through Baščaršija (the old bazaar with Ottoman-era shops and the Sebilj fountain), see the Latin Bridge (where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, sparking World War I), explore the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (a 16th-century Ottoman landmark with intricate architecture), and try local dishes like ćevapi (grilled minced meat) and burek (savory pastry).

Visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Explore the Belgrade Fortress (historic citadel at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers with panoramic views), stroll through Skadarlija (bohemian quarter with cobblestone streets and traditional kafanas), see the Church of Saint Sava (one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world with a massive dome), and enjoy the nightlife along the splavovi (floating river clubs on the Sava).

Visit Dubrovnik, a historic coastal city in Croatia. Walk the ancient city walls (2 km long with views of the Adriatic Sea and red-tiled roofs), explore the Stradun (main limestone-paved street lined with Baroque buildings), and see the Rector's Palace (Gothic-Renaissance palace housing a cultural history museum). Take a cable car up Mount Srđ for panoramic vistas over the Old Town and Elaphiti Islands.

Visit Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. See the Newborn Monument (a large yellow sculpture unveiled on Kosovo's independence day in 2008), explore the National Museum of Kosovo (housing archaeological artifacts from the region's Illyrian and Roman periods), and visit the Imperial Mosque (a 15th-century Ottoman mosque with historic frescoes).

Visit Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Explore the Palace of the Parliament (one of the world's largest and heaviest administrative buildings), stroll through the Old Town (historic center with 19th-century architecture and lively cafes), and see the Village Museum (open-air museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life with over 300 buildings).

Visit Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Explore Ljubljana Castle (a medieval fortress with panoramic views over the city), stroll across the Triple Bridge (a unique triple-arched pedestrian bridge designed by Jože Plečnik), and wander through the Central Market (a vibrant hub with fresh produce and local crafts along the Ljubljanica River).