Mateja's Posts - Tripatini2024-03-29T08:43:52ZMatejahttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Matejahttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106819499?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://frugalnomads.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=05kegt6zm4kxa&xn_auth=noExploring the Exciting Adventure Side of Montenegrotag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-09-10:3169359:BlogPost:7107962019-09-10T18:38:43.000ZMatejahttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Mateja
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a small country situated on the Adriatic Coast of the Balkans of southeast Europe,…</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a small country situated on the Adriatic Coast of the Balkans of southeast Europe,</span> <b>Montenegro</b> is truly a wonderful pearl of the Mediterranean region<span style="font-weight: 400;">. There is absolutely no way that you can find a small piece of Earth as beautiful as the one I am writing about right now. Natural surroundings, parks, lakes, and rivers create a breathtaking lobby to a sea entrance.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> From the rugged terrains of beautiful and wild mountains averaging more than 2,000 meters in elevation up to long and breathtaking beaches, country of Montenegro has to offer some of</span> the most beautiful natural scenery and vivid cultural life<span style="font-weight: 400;">.<br/> <br/></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Apart from</span> lovely cities and towns like capital <strong>Podgorica</strong>, <strong>Cetinje</strong>, <strong>Budva</strong>, and <strong>Kotor</strong>; lovely <b>Skadar Lake</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(the country's largest), its</span> deepest cave, <b>Iron Deep</b>; <span style="font-weight: 400;">this marvelous country will make you shake your head in disbelief.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Rafting Adventures on the Amazing Tara River</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Whitewater rafting amid soaring cliffs through the <strong>Kanjon Rijeke Tare</strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's Europe's deepest river gorge and the world's tenth deepest, can provide you with some of the most unforgettable memories. It features</span> rocky and pebbly terraces<span style="font-weight: 400;">, beautiful sandy beaches, and more than 80 caves along the way.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">May and early June are known for a higher level of water flows, thus attracting more adventuresome groups. On the other hand, July through September the water levels drop and create perfect conditions for younger families and multi-generational groups.</span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hiking in the Wilderness of Mount Durmitor</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> Thanks to the hyperhumid climate on its western flanks, the Montenegran mountain ranges were among the most ice-eroded parts of the Balkan Peninsula during the glacial period, leaving its terrains among Europe's most rugged. This means a spectacular environment for hiking and enjoying nature.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the Balkans' most popular nature parks,</span> <b>Durmitor National Park</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">has a scenery made for hikers and nature lovers. During the summer, the</span> <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/parks/durmitor-montenegro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Durmitor Mountain</a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and the surrounding area is packed with visitors, and of the main reason, apart from the picturesque landscapes, is the fact that it offers easily accessible peaks and wonderful lakes created from the glacial erosion.<br/> <br/> <br/> <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/the-paraglide-silhouette-over-mountain-peaks-montenegro-gm1152447051-312670759">https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/the-paraglide-silhouette-over-mountain-peaks-montenegro-gm1152447051-312670759</a><br/> <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/the-paraglide-silhouette-over-mountain-peaks-montenegro-gm1152447051-312670759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sarymsakov</a><br/> <br/> <br/></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Paragliding and More on the Beautiful Coast of the Adriatic Sea</strong></span><br/> <br/></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The</span> <a href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/montenegro-an-undersung-adriatic-pearl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lovely Adriatic coast</a> provides a spectacular backdrop for paragliding and <span style="font-weight: 400;">a wide range of adrenaline-pumping sports. The m</span>ountains above <a href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/history-beaches-and-more-in-budva-montenegro">Budva</a> and Kotor <span style="font-weight: 400;">are particularly well known for their outstanding views, combined with the natural beauty of the whole Boka Bay region, where</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">mountains kiss the sea. This whole bay is packed with medieval towns, ravishing architecture and luxurious spots like <b>Porto Montenegro</b> marina, winner of several rewards for <a href="https://www.portomontenegro.com/en/marina/">superyacht marinas in the Mediterranean</a>. <br/></span></p>
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<p></p>How Does Weed Legalization Affect Tourism?tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2018-03-05:3169359:BlogPost:6701082018-03-05T13:36:49.000ZMatejahttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Mateja
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<p><span><br></br> People travel to other environments for many reasons. Colorful history, vibrant culture,</span> <a href="http://www.tt-group.net/en/visit-serbia/knez-mihailova-street/"><span>famous landmarks</span></a><span>,</span> <a href="http://www.tt-group.net/en/visit-serbia/devils-town-djavolja-varos/"><span>beautiful…</span></a></p>
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<p><span><br/> People travel to other environments for many reasons. Colorful history, vibrant culture,</span> <a href="http://www.tt-group.net/en/visit-serbia/knez-mihailova-street/"><span>famous landmarks</span></a><span>,</span> <a href="http://www.tt-group.net/en/visit-serbia/devils-town-djavolja-varos/"><span>beautiful nature</span></a> <span>are some of the key factors for visiting a country. But, there are also some other tourism forms, like medicinal tourism, sex tourism or drug tourism.</span></p>
<p><span><br/> So how is drug legalization affecting tourism in legalized countries? </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> <br/> <br/> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What in the World is Drug Tourism?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> Drug tourism is defined as traveling with the intent to obtain or use drugs for recreational or personal use.</span> <b>It is not strictly related to things commonly referred as drugs</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and also includes tobacco and alcohol.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> Why would someone go to another country to buy drugs? Well, there are many possible reasons:<br/> <br/></span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Substances in question are not available in one's homeland</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It may be that the drugs are very expensive</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Substances that are illegal in one country could be much more available in other country</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> A form of drug tourism could be crossing the border to buy cheap alcohol (such as Canadians going to USA because of heavy taxes on booze) or going to Amsterdam to smoke marijuana.<br/></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> Partaking in drug activities while in other country can</span> <b>change your life for better or worse</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Incentives for taking drugs are so different that it is hard to define a universal drug tourist.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> Some people are drawn simply for the fact that they are doing something which is illegal in their country, while others may be seeking a spiritual experience in the South American Andes.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Effects of Drug Legalization on Tourism</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> Whether we like it or not, availability of drugs can have serious effect on tourism. There can be positive effects, and there can be negative effects, it all depends based on the circumstances. Drug legalisation is a</span> <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/support-for-marijuana-legalization-at-all-time-high/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">trend in rising</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, so a</span> <a href="http://bioregservices.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">regulatory affairs consultant</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">will be a position in high demand.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> Here are the effects of drug legalization on tourism.<br/> <br/></span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Positive Effects of Drug-Driven Tourism</strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> <b>Increased numbers of visitors</b> <span>- Since a destination offers something that is not available in other countries, people will be interested to go there. Intent of their visit may vary, but we will get into this.</span></span></p>
<p><b><br/> Boost to the local economy</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Tourism is a major source of income for many people living in popular tourist destinations. Drug tourists are well, tourists! They spend money for staying in hotels, eating in restaurants, buying souvenirs, and paying taxes on legalized drugs!</span></p>
<p><b><br/> National advancement</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Foreign travelers increase the demand for higher standards in communication, healthcare, transportation, and other infrastructure in less developed countries. One example is the effort to make</span> <a href="http://news.itu.int/thailands-rural-internet-centres-connecting-unconnected/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">internet connection available in whole Thailand</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Negative Effects of Drug Tourism</strong></span></span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><br/></strong></span></span> <b>Potential rise in criminal activities</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- This is a tricky one. Once the region decides to go liberal on drug laws, there is no coming back without consequences. For example, Dutch authorities decided to ban marijuana sales in districts that are close to the border. The reason for this was that legal drugs</span> <b>made it possible for Europeans living on the border</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">to go to Netherlands strictly for buying drugs, and nothing else (no income from hotels, restaurants…). <br/> <br/> So they decided it was better to allow only Dutch residents to buy drugs. However, the invisible hand of the market came in. With an open spot in the market, came the ilegal dealers who would prowl the streets for European customers.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">So you lose the state income from drug taxes, people working in coffee shops lose jobs, and you got criminals fighting each other for territory on the streets…</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/></span> <b>Bad reputation</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Destination with liberal drug laws can be considered as culturally inferior and less family-friendly. Let's take Amsterdam, for example, many people heard of this Dutch city because of its</span> <a href="https://www.amsterdam.info/drugs/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">liberal drug</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and sex policies. But this town has much more to offer, it has so many museums and a vibrant culture, that often gets overshadowed.</span> <br/> <br/> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Destinations can also get more bad press. A crime or an accident related to drugs is much more headline-appealing than others. You don't hear about people doing stupid stuff while drunk, but get high on mushrooms in Amsterdam and jump of a bridge, you can be damn sure it will be major world news.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/></span> <b>Increase in criminal activities</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- There are destinations which are known for drug tourism, although it is illegal to possess or use drugs there. Influx of tourists, and higher demand for illegal substances increases criminal activities. As unregulated market is much harder to keep track of. Corruption can also easily spiral out of control.</span></h3>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Is drug tourism good or bad? As with many complex things - it depends. When there is a good regulatory frame, drug tourism can have a net positive effect. Otherwise, it can cause serious problems for the country and its visitors.</span></p>
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