Touristenfaden 2024

I will be visiting Croatia and will take 2 days to explore a bit of Montenegro. I will go from Dubrovnik to Kotor then spend the night, visit Kotor and Perast and do a tour next day, probably to Durmitor national park.

I have the option to go by bus with Globtour on my own or to book a tour. With the tour is guaranteed I won’t have problems but it feels very rushed, its just 1h in Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks. I would prefer to alone but I read some bad reviews of Globtour, such as the bus not showing. Maybe that person missed the bus stop… But I wanted to confirm with you how it is to use this bus operator to cross the border. I’d be getting the last one at 20h in Dubrovnik so if it doesn’t show I am screwed.

Second question is how much is the taxi from Kotor to Perast? I saw boat tours but they are also too rushed. I would like to go by land and come back with boat, but I don’t find any bus operators.

Third question is do you know where I can buy SIM cards for my phone, and do they also work in Bosnia?

Finally, is it true you use Euro as de facto currency? Like, everywhere in the country I can pay with Euro? How common is it that places accept card payment?

Any car rental companies rent out Alfa Romeo Giulias?

Hi, we are 5 Austrians travelling to Montenegro by car in August. We want to stay one night in Sarajevo, 3-4 nights in Zabljak and 3-4 nights around Kotor. Already planned is Sarajevo – Pluzine Kayaking (I can´t find any prices for kayak renting on the internet?) – Rafting at Tara – hike to the black lake and ice cave – Kotor: trip to Mausoleum Njegos and maybe Lipa cave, hike to the Fort in Kotor, maybe hike a mountain for the view in the Bay of Kotor, either rent a boat ourselves or ride on a tourist boat in the Bay of Kotor, maybe visit Budva and its surround area.

* Is there something we should see at all cost that isn´t on the list?
* What is the best way to explore Pluzine lake? Why can´t I find any offers for Kayak renting even though I´ve seen many people writing about it? How much does it cost?
* What is the best hike around Kotor? Sure, there is the small hike to the Fort in Kotor. But we´re thinking about hiking a higher mountain as well. Which one is best?
* We initially wanted to hike Bobotov Kuk. However, we´re afraid that the last part to the top requires absolutely no fear of heights. Are there any beautiful mountains which are better suited for people with good stamina and sure-footedness, but at least a bit of fear of heights?

Hello, me and my friends will visit Monte Negro this july.

1) We will live in Baošići… may i ask for some tips of good restaurants? We would like to try local cuisine.

2) Are close to us any thermal baths?

3) Are there any bigger fish markets?

3) Does Monte Negro have bunkers like Albania or Croatia? In Czech republic, we do have „kingdom“ of bunkers (cold war, WW2…) and i do like urbex, i have found some Uboat pens and Austro-Hungarian fortresses…

Thanks for tips! 😁

Hello!
I was wondering how much the taxi fare would be from Tivat to Podgoricas Airport.

What’s with the tourist tax? It’s my 3rd day here and I randomly read about it on a leaflet in my apartment.
Should I worry about it?

Is happy taxi the best way to get taxis in Budva?

How can I go from Budva to Kamenovo beach? Which bus goes there and how much does it cost?

What is the official taxi in the Podgorica airport?

Please and thanks

Anywhere to watch GAA (Irish sport in Budva or surrounding areas?

Hey there,

My girlfriend and I are traveling to Budva and despite doing some checking I can’t find confirmation of anywhere that’ll show the All Ireland Hurling final on July 21st, would anyone happen to know where it’d be most likely we can watch this?

(Her team is in the final for the first time in 20 years so can’t miss it)

Thanks

Hello

Me, my wife and my child (6yo) have rented an apartment right above old town in Budva. We were also considering an apartment in Herceg Novi but my wife seems to think it’s better beaches and more stuff to do and more shops and cafees in Budva. What’s your opinion on this?

Planning an offseason trip to Montenegro (~10 days) in Jan or Feb, but am nervous about the idea of it being very rainy. If we spend our time in coastal towns, will it be hard to drive around and actually enjoy our vacation?

The Internet seems to be mixed on coastal rains during Jan/Feb, so any guidance would be appreciated!

To be clear, we don’t mind cold temperatures (we live in Chicago so this is a trip to break up our winter.). Rain is okay (to an extent) but ideally we’d like to do some beach walks, walking around town, etc. – even though it’ll be cold.  

But will the rain be so much that it’s a bad idea to go in Jan or Feb?

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What’s the easiest way to get to Cijevna canyon and the Nijagara waterfall from Podgorica? Renting a bike / car? Is there public transport to those places at all?

Volušnica-Talijanka-Popadija, da li je bezbjedno ići u paru na hiking? Tj.koliko je preporučljivo jer naravno jasno mi je da apsolutna sigurnost nije moguća nidje.

Ili imate neke druge predloge za Prokletije? Šta sve obići na tom području?

Hi everyone! We are going on a Europe trip from Latvia to Monetnegro(Kotor) and back. Staying in Kotor for 5 nights (August 10.-15.). 4 adults + 4 kids. (two families 2+2(6y,13y).

I have read some previous posts, but maybe some things have already changed as to this date. therefore creating a new post.

First question. Budva or Kotor? Which place would be best to stay at with kids.

And do you have any suggestions of affordable apartaments or hotels or villas maybe? Looking for close to beach or with pool. Maybe there are better places to stay outside of Budva or Kotor.

Maybe you or your friends have an apartament or house in those cities and suddenly they are going on vacation somewhere else and wants to rent out their places? 🙂

By the way, we are very responsible families and kids are at age where your TVs will be safe :))

Have a lovely day!

Hello, does anyone have an official source for sun beds in beaches being free to use after 5pm? I have seen it in some article, and hotel staff has mentioned it being the case, but having an official website would great.

Hello, I am in Sarajevo and I am going to take a bus to Montenegro where I have 4/5 days ahead of me. I would like to walk in the mountains and the lakes over the next few days. Do you have any ideas for a route or loop from Podgorica or another accessible city (Nikcic?) from bus (elsewhere I also like hitchhiking, is it common in Montenegro?)
Thank you

Any tips on leaving from Tivat airport?

These reviews got me scared. Were planning to be there 2 hours and 30 minutes earlier before the flight. Is it the right choice?

Clubs that doesn’t play Balkan music?

Koje su šanse da barem jedna od tri devojke koje su puštale trens danas na mogrenu vide ovu poruku.

kampovi u boki kotoroskoj? da li neko ima neki predlog?

Hi everybody,
My husband and I have been planning a trip to Montenegro for the past couple of weeks, and are set to be arriving in Dubrovnik next week, and get a taxi to our hotel in Herceg-Novi. Only issue, is we have realized that my husband’s passport will be close to expiring just before we fly back home again. (before anybody gets upset, he applied for a passport renewal in January, and it still hasn’t arrived)
For context:
He is a holder of a non-eu passport, but has a valid residency permit for a Schengen country. He did not need a visa to enter Montenegro.
His passport is expiring 2 days after we leave Croatia and are back at home.
My question is, will he be allowed across the boarder with approx. 10 days remaining on his passport but holding a EU residency permit? And if by some miracle the boarder patrol allow him access for our week holiday, will he be allowed back into Croatia without a problem? (given that he will have 3 days remaining on his passport)
Of course this is not ideal, and I have been trying to get info from all the embassy’s involved (no answers today so trying again tomorrow), but to ease my stressed-out brain, I was hoping to get some info here and hopefully figure out if I need to cancel the trip and try get some money back from our accommodation and flights, or do we risk it and go – and possibly end up holidaying in Croatia if we get turned around at the border.
Thank you for reading this far and I hope to get some clarity on what to expect

Hello there. I’m staying in the bay of kotor for two weeks in August. Can anyone suggest a gym that will allow me to visit in the area and is easy to access without a membership.

Thank you