06-10-2015, 03:05 PM
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Visiting Montenegro
Had a week in Budva last month and the coastline is still stunning but the tourist development is heartbreaking. This small country seems intent on attracting Russian tourists (who can visit without a visa) and seems to have no real interest in the rest of us. Sveti Stefan, the fishermens' island is now part of a swanky hotel group and us common mortals are not allowed to visit it any more or only if we pay and go on a conducted tour! I found this SO disappointing and am glad that I was able to see this unique place many years ago.
07-10-2015, 09:38 AM
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People are far more aware now when travelling and this will have adverse effects on places such as MontenegroQuote
An opposition political group began street protests in front of the parliament building in Podgorica on 27 September 2015. Protests are in progress and the main street in front of the parliament building is closed to traffic. Public transport is being diverted via alternative roads
Protests take place occasionally in Montenegro, and are usually peaceful. Keep up to date with local developments, check local media and avoid any demonstrations or large gatherings.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/montenegro
07-10-2015, 10:01 AM
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That is so annoying, spoiling beautiful places.This was on our list of places to visit, was going to go a couple of years ago when we were in Croatia, but it didn't happen.
We researched it thoroughly as well and Sveti Stefan looked a lovely place to visit.
07-10-2015, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by shirley
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That is so annoying, spoiling beautiful places.This was on our list of places to visit, was going to go a couple of years ago when we were in Croatia, but it didn't happen.
We researched it thoroughly as well and Sveti Stefan looked a lovely place to visit.
It is sad Shirley especially when we are so used to just going off on holiday to a place we want to visit for various reasons.
However without scaremongering and keeping things in perspective, is is now necessary to check some destinations before travelling.
I was on an extended holiday on Rab Island when war broke out in Yugoslavia. Knew trouble was coming, ignored it and had trouble getting out. Not funny at all
07-10-2015, 10:32 AM
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I know what you are saying Solo, we were in Dominic Republic when they were trying to overthrow the president. Was very scary as some of the tourist buses were being blocked and not allowed to get back to their hotels unless they paid a ransom, it was the farmers blocking the road because of fetching food in from other islands instead of using local produce.I can understand their point of view but it was very scary.
07-10-2015, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by shirley
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I know what you are saying Solo, we were in Dominic Republic when they were trying to overthrow the president. Was very scary as some of the tourist buses were being blocked and not allowed to get back to their hotels unless they paid a ransom, it was the farmers blocking the road because of fetching food in from other islands instead of using local produce.I can understand their point of view but it was very scary.
They mean business and if you are English they are happy to show you what they think of us. I have a suitcase that was pitchforked to prove that point.
07-10-2015, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by shirley
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Its funny Solo not the way you were treated obviously but we know that the majority of the French don't like us. So why do we still go there?
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