Resolute in their majesty – the soaring pinnacles and peaks of Montenegro are omnipresent. Brooding and aloof, sheltering and serene, these statuesque guardians preside over their small but perfectly formed kingdom.

A string of medieval towns and villages hug the dramatic coastline – steeped in history, caressed by the azure Adriatic Sea. Amble through the ancient alleyways, and stumble across stone-paved squares, dragon-headed fountains, dome-capped churches – and around every corner, cats.

Away from the coast, the allure of the distant horizon is matched only by the epic expanse of diverse landscapes. Mountains slice through the skyline, lakes sustain life and livelihoods. Forests, dense and dark, cling to hillsides. Fast-flowing rivers pulse through gorges and canyons. An ever-changing, frameless masterpiece of nature.