Tourist Thread 2025

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[u/rcremebrulee]

Thank you once again. While I do like history, I have to confess that given how little time I've had to prepare for this trip, I have not spent the time warranted to get a deeper understanding of the country's history. I have printed some notes for reading on my way there so that I don't land in Montenegro like a total blank slate when it comes to the country's history.

Good to know I have options for the sim card at the airport too.

I've been given a heads up on the train delays - so we have somewhat braced ourselves for that. How bad are the delays. Hours or just 30-40 minutes? As for the trains being old, I echo that view based on what I've seen on Youtube. I've also heard that the main station doesn't even look like a train station. It looks more credible than Aerodrom near the airport though so that's something!

So yes, you're definitely not the first person to ask me about why Bijelo Polje. Admittedly, this destination was my mother's idea. She's always wanted to factor in one thing off the beaten path on her trips and I respect that. For me, the real incentive is the train ride. For my mother, she found the ethnic mix of the area and its proximity (although NOT that close at all) to Durmitor and Biogradska Park as being appealing. Honestly, we're still figuring out what the plan is there. A Dutch blogger has actually outlined a good day-long plan for Bijelo Polje (the town) but we're also in correspondence with an agency called RAMS that can take us on a jeep tour plus a short hike. I am in two minds on this since it is a private tour costing 75 euros per person. Neither of us really wants a private tour so we'll have to figure out which way to go with this.

Really hoping someone chimes in on here with regards to my local vegetarian food question. I feel like I am cheating culinarily speaking if I only eat foreign food on a trip and not the local stuff (however little of it is vegetarian!).

Once again, thank you so much for the input. This is super helpful and has alleviated a lot of my concerns.

[u/antisarcastics → u/rcremebrulee]

hey - do you know the website happycow.net ? it shows you restaurants in the nearby area that are either entirely vegan, vegetarian or at least vegetarian-friendly.

i'm going to montenegro tomorrow for the first time for a week and am also veggie. wish me luck!

[u/rcremebrulee → u/antisarcastics]

Thanks so much for the response - and that too from a fellow veggie - that's awesome! Yes, been using happycow since 2019 but here is the deal- I use it as a backup in towns where I don't have any concrete recommendations or the restaurant timings don't align with my schedule. The app is a bit hit-or-miss in some cities/countries. In Barcelona, this app really came through for me. In Casablanca, not so much from a culinary perspective. Admittedly, the app led to me a restaurant at the Hyatt in Casablance. I literally NEVER find myself at places like this as a backpacker and while the meal I had there was amazing, I literally had all of one veggie option on that menu - but the fab live entertainment that night at the restaurant compensated for my lack of options. I will absolutely use happycow as a fall-back if I hit a wall in terms of specific recommendations. Since you are leaving before I do, would you mind if I DMd you in a few days to get your input on veggie options once you are there? Thanks once again!

[u/antisarcastics → u/rcremebrulee]

yes, i agree with you that it can be a bit hit and miss - i think it's mostly fuelled by user reviews. it was great for my last trip in Spain (Granada, Malaga), but in some countries there just aren't that many options sadly. yes, feel free to DM me! it's possible i won't be in the same places you're planning to go to, but i'll happily let you know how things are.

[u/rcremebrulee → u/antisarcastics]

For Spain, happycow is brilliant. For Granada, I had my list of restaurants all lined up before I left (I was far better prepared for that trip than I am for this one!) so I didn't need it for that specific city. I will definitely DM you. Thanks so much!

[u/rcremebrulee → u/antisarcastics]

I just discovered that we have corresponded before when I was planning my trip to Morocco!