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It's rare that you'll ever actually find such amazing diversity as canyons, fjords, ski-slopes, twelve kilometre beaches and in a country the size of Wales but Montenegro manages it, here's ten damn good reasons why it's worth a visit;

1) Kotor fjord
You don't have to visit the Vikings to lose yourself in the panoramic views of the second deepest fjord in Europe, containing a treasure of island monasteries and village inlets.

2) Durmonitor National Park
Grizzly bears, now that's what I call a real national park!

3) Tara Canyon
Why wait a year for a mule trip down the Grand Canyon in Nevada, go for the ride of your life white water rafting down the second deepest canyon in the world tomorrow!

4) Lake Scadar
The largest freshwater lake in the Balkans combines a unique blend of Montenegrin history, natural beauty and wildlife from the region, pure picture postcard stuff.

5) Kotor Fortress
Check out the very impressive UNESCO protected old town of Kotor and climb the fortress walls for a panoramic view of the old town and fjord.

6) Extreme stuff!
Talk about extreme sports central, take your pick from white water rafting, diving, wind-surfing, para-gliding, mountain biking, snowboarding to off-road driving!

7) Centinje
The old royal capital's monastery is in the premier league of unique religious treasures for housing the hand of John the Baptist, a piece of the cross of Christ and the only known painting of Jesus.

8) Beaches of Budva
While chillin out on the fine beaches or bathing in the clear waters of the Adriatic, summer scorchio around Budva has turned many a pasty white Irish man into a glowing lobster, LADS DON'T FORGET THE SUN CREAM!!!

9) Sveti-Stefan
The stunning village island hotel once riddled with celebs was one of the most exclusive resorts in Europe, on it's way back to fame and fortune, check it out while you still can!

10) Best Guinness in the Balkans
Get lost in the stone walled streets and alleys of the old town of Budva, if you find Chest O'Sheas Irish Pub enjoy a creamy pint of Guinness all the way from St. James gate in Dublin, then try and find your way home again!