Travel to Montenegro | Is it Worth Visiting? | Pros and Cons

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  • Опубліковано 2 лют 2022
  • Join us as we travel to Montenegro and explore if it's worth visiting and the pros and cons.
    Montenegro is perhaps one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and offers just about everything you could want in a European destination. Join us in this travel guide as we discuss the Pros and Cons of Traveling to Montenegro either for a vacation, long-term stay or relocating. We go over some of the important areas we noticed during our two months in this country, staying in both Budva and Kotor for a month each. We cover affordability, transportation, food, weather, winter activities, beaches, hiking, and much more. You may be surprised by what we find. Please join us as we discover Montenegro!!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 197

  • @reneewhisenhunt8836
    @reneewhisenhunt8836 2 роки тому +19

    Really enjoyed hearing about Montenegro and can’t wait to see your Cost Of Living video and packing video. Cheers!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you, Renee. We really appreciate your support. Those videos will be coming your way soon. 😃
      Cheers!!! 🍻

  • @davidrennie8197
    @davidrennie8197 Рік тому +48

    The music is really distracting - really not needed. Thanks for these videos though:)

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +12

      Thanks for the comment David. However, that is an old video , we have learned a lot since then and have made adjustments.
      Cheers 🍻

    • @amritasodhi4376
      @amritasodhi4376 11 місяців тому

      Agree 💯

    • @dinaelsayed4729
      @dinaelsayed4729 5 місяців тому

      Agree

  • @python-programming
    @python-programming Рік тому +6

    Thanks for this video and your wonderful channel! My wife and I work while traveling full time and we were trying to decide where to go after Portugal (we picked Lagos because of your video by the way) and we now settled on Montenegro thanks to this video!! You all rock! Huge fan of the channel and keep livin the good life!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      WOW!! Thank you so much for the kind words! We hope that you liked Lagos and enjoy Montenegro as much as we did. Thailand and Vietnam have recently made it near the top of our list as well. Safe travels and thank you again for the support!
      Cheers!!🍻

    • @WahteverYouWant
      @WahteverYouWant 7 місяців тому

      What do you guys do?

  • @anilknp
    @anilknp 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks to both of you for this informative video. Going to see this complete series.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the support Anil! We appreciate it a lot.
      Cheers 🍻

  • @tradingmetamorphosis7197
    @tradingmetamorphosis7197 2 місяці тому +1

    Happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Montenegro

  • @KattieMetChris
    @KattieMetChris 2 роки тому +4

    Love it guys! Pretty sure we're heading there after Croatia. Great info and great footage. All the best!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Thank you! You should if only for a short time, it'll be worth it. We really enjoyed our time here. Albania is up next!
      Cheers!!! 🍻

  • @Marie_Poppins
    @Marie_Poppins Рік тому

    I love your videos ❤ thanks a lot for sharing

  • @ArtyNik
    @ArtyNik Рік тому

    Thanks both of you ❤️

  • @evanlangley9130
    @evanlangley9130 Рік тому +1

    For an American summary of Kotor and Budva it’s pretty spot on. Good job!

  • @user-ck4mi3sx1k
    @user-ck4mi3sx1k Рік тому

    Thank you guys for these amazing and I formative videos. My son and I are US residents and have to leave Italy for 90 days. We are thinking of starting in Montenegro and then to Albania.
    Thanks for your help!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      Those are great options! We also loved our time in Romania which is another option if you have time. Thank you for watching and safe travels!
      Cheers!!🍻

  • @boki4258
    @boki4258 3 місяці тому

    Love from Montenegro! 🇲🇪❤️

  • @EdinCatovic-en8bn
    @EdinCatovic-en8bn Місяць тому

    Thank you very much for this video. I hope you enjoyed my country. Greetings from Budva!🇲🇪

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Місяць тому +1

      We did have a great time in Budva!! Montenegro is an amazing country!!

  • @glendabillingsley6996
    @glendabillingsley6996 Рік тому

    OMG stunningly gorgeous !!!! Little known gem!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      We really loved our time in Montenegro. Kotor was amazing! Thank you for watching!

  • @simonstewart8263
    @simonstewart8263 2 роки тому +1

    Great video , planning on visiting but torn between staying in budva or kotor , leaning towards kotor currently due to the views and a bit quieter at night , would love if you did a video on pros and cons on budva and kotor :)

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Hi Simon! Yeah, we would stay in Kotor and visit Buvda for a day trip. We really enjoyed Kotor and Buvda is only 20 minutes away. Thank you for watching our channel! Safe travels!
      Cheers 🍻

  • @DeanRamser
    @DeanRamser 5 місяців тому +2

    Thanks, Brian & Carrie. We plan to be in Budva in March-April-May; our first time. Montenegro looks better to us than the other non-Schengen countries. After our 90 days there, we are looking at Portugal, Spain, and possibly France. We have until Sept to return to our rented condo home in PDX. Best, Dean & Cindy

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  5 місяців тому +1

      Sounds like a wonderful itinerary!! Montenegro was a beautiful country, what we've seen of it so far. Safe travels and Happy New Year!!

  • @TxDuallyNation
    @TxDuallyNation Рік тому +8

    S'vjerom u Boga , Crnogorac do Groba 👆
    Great video and representation of my beloved country of origin ❤️
    Greetings from my second best home in the world South Central Texas 👍👍👍

  • @bw5911
    @bw5911 2 роки тому +3

    I love your videos and you are both so real and likeable!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!!! We love compliments like this!!! And thank you for supporting our channel.
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @noellehilgesen612
    @noellehilgesen612 Рік тому

    Love it

  • @SabineWald_NowHere
    @SabineWald_NowHere 29 днів тому

    Thank you for your insights. I truly enjoy watching this. I've arrived here for the fist time ever (Sutomore, near Bar) and cannot believe how much I love this small but great little gem. Stunning beaches and people, I must say. Everyone is so helpful. It's easy to get around although it is not peak season and they don't have as many buses. Everything got much more expensive since you've been here but it is still pretty good in comparison where I come from, Melbourne, Australia. I also had the tax shock upon my arrival as everywhere else it was automatic, including Croatia. In Herceg Novi the owners did it for me but in Budva, Podgorica, Ulcinj and Sutomore I had to do it myself. The worst thing was that I had to catch a bus to Bar and they wouldn't accept owner's details without 'List Nepokretosti', although he handed one before. They insisted that the owner sent it to me electronically. They wouldn't even look at me at the tourist centre Bar. The owner wasn't happy about it so after I waited for him (he was in Podgorica at the time and had to organise this at the same time), he wanted to speak to them on WhatsApp. They were nice suddenly but insisted. After one month the lady told me that I didn't need to register or pay tax any longer and that I could stay here for 90 days. After 90 days I could just leave for a few hours to Albania and come back and continue living here for another 90 days. I didn't trust what she said as I believe there are different rules for the Americans and Australians. It could be the rule for the Russians and similar. Thanks for posting your stuff again :)

  • @davidangevine9303
    @davidangevine9303 3 місяці тому

    Hi once again love your videos, we are thinking of kotor in may not sure when you were there thinking it was late fall.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  3 місяці тому

      We were there from mid Dec. to mid-January. Thank you for watching!!
      Cheers!!🍻

  • @88mphmusic27
    @88mphmusic27 Рік тому

    Love your videos! Very valuable! I have to leave the Schengen (currently in Croatia) by April 1st. I can stay in various parts of Montenegro for 90 days. Should I do a back up plan (Bosnia?) on the 80++th day to avoid any problems with the calendar/rules? I am heading north to Scandinavia thereafter...

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      We loved both Bosnia and Montenegro. You should do both if you can! 😀 we spent time in Kotor and Budva while in Montenegro and Mostar and Sarajevo in Bosnia. Thank you for watching.
      Cheers 🍻

  • @iancrawford8310
    @iancrawford8310 2 роки тому

    enjoying your videos, we're in Spain for 3 months and have (to some extent) followed your trail.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Ian. We loved everything about Spain and hope to get back soon. We really want to get up North next time and see San Sebastian and the Basque Country. Thank you again for your support!
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @iancrawford8310
      @iancrawford8310 2 роки тому +1

      @@BrianandCarrie Hi again - agree the north of Spain will be a lot different to the south - can't wait to see your video on that...
      Not sure if you want to do a Q&A but if you do I have a couple of questions for you.
      1) If you are on prescription meds (we are) how do you get them?
      2) how do you go about getting cash? We went to a cash machine and the fees seemed really high. Any tips?
      Cheers, Ian & Maggie

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Ian. The prescription med question is a good one. We got extra contact lenses but other than that we don't have any prescription. We understand that if you have a prescription it's not difficult to get what you need in places like Spain or Western Europe where the health care system is very good. This is something we may research more moving forward.
      Getting cash is easy. We use Charles Schwab that reimburses all ATM fees at the end of each month. We usually take out enough cash to only take advantage of this one time each month. We also use Capital One Visa. You get the best exchange rate this way.
      Cheers!! 🍻

  • @AlantinoClarke
    @AlantinoClarke 5 місяців тому

    I want to move there next year from South Africa.

  • @Evansteven244
    @Evansteven244 7 місяців тому

    Great show we are in Dubrovnik right heading to Montenegro tomorrow

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  7 місяців тому

      Thank you, Rick!! Safe travels!
      Cheers!!🍻

    • @Evansteven244
      @Evansteven244 7 місяців тому

      @@BrianandCarrie the pleasure is all mine if I had the means I would bring you both, I surely would which is why I send pictures. This stage of my life I have worked hard to travel and I am now making it happen it is incredible!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  7 місяців тому

      That's awesome!! Make it happen!!!
      🍻

  • @seamusp5991
    @seamusp5991 2 роки тому +1

    You folks are doing a great job!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We really appreciate your support!!
      Cheers!!🍻

  • @christinecleavest9099
    @christinecleavest9099 2 роки тому

    On my list, thanks for another great video.

  • @MeyTribe
    @MeyTribe Рік тому

    Thanks for this vid, and the other vids on Montenegro... I have been living in Bansko for almost 2 years now (great expat/nomad town BTW), and was thinking to go to Montenegro for a couple of months in the winter, as winter here gets to minus 18 Celsius... So these vids were super helpful !!
    I def don't mind less night life, the view looks awesome, and I love to cook LOL
    Was wondering though, what were the temperatures like in Jan-Feb?
    Also, were the apartments insulated? (In Bansko, even though it's a freezing ski-town, there's almost no insulation...)
    (last, most of the walking around is it flat or with an incline?? )
    Thanks for all your awesome videos, new sub here, and keep going

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +2

      Hi, Mey! It was about 55 to 60 Fahrenheit (12 to 15 Celsius) most of the time. It may get a bit warmer during the day and cooler at night but NOT -18!! There are a lot of newer apartments that would be insulated. Thank you for the sub and nice channel by the way!!
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @MeyTribe
      @MeyTribe Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie Wow, you guys reply so fast, making me feel guilty for taking weeks to answer comments on my channel LOL
      Def good weather temps to escape the cold weather here in Bansko, think I might just give it a go !!
      Where are you guys at now ?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      HA! There's two of us so we can spread out the workload. 😀 We are in Split, Croatia for a couple more days before returning home for a couple months. We are usually only 2 weeks ahead of our most current video but we stacked some up so we could take some time off when we get home. We will head for SE Asia in January.

    • @MeyTribe
      @MeyTribe Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie Ohhhh heard awesome stuff about Split ! Enjoy your stay there... And Enjoy SE Asia, I lived in Bangkok several times for long periods, it's Amazing and I know most people tend to skip Bangkok, or only go to the touristic areas... But if you do go to Thailand def give Bangkok a chance, great city !

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      We are flying into Bangkok and stay for about a week before heading to Phuket and Chiang Mai. Vietnam and Malaysia are on the list as well.

  • @VIVIDLY-AKZ
    @VIVIDLY-AKZ Рік тому

    CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE GOTTEN 1K LIKES!!!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching and supporting us!
      Cheers 🍻

    • @VIVIDLY-AKZ
      @VIVIDLY-AKZ Рік тому

      ​@@BrianandCarrie someone unliked 😢

  • @buddymiles7210
    @buddymiles7210 Рік тому

    fun 🤩

  • @stressfreediet8835
    @stressfreediet8835 Рік тому

    Another great video. Thanks

  • @catherinepollinger1395
    @catherinepollinger1395 Рік тому

    What part of Kotor would you recommend staying in? Are there any particular airbnb recommendations?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      We really enjoyed our Airbnb although it was a 20-minute walk to the old town. If you need to be closer, finding a place down by the water close to the restaurants would be ideal. We did a couple of videos on Kotor and really loved how beautiful the town is. Thank you for watching and safe travels.
      Cheers!!🍻

  • @karthikj8969
    @karthikj8969 Рік тому +4

    Great video . Wasn’t aware of the tourist tax . Massive thanks for flagging that. How easy was it to get a taxi from airport ? I was wondering if it’s worth booking a transfer beforehand.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      Thank you! We didn't go through the airport while we were there but can say that there were taxis everywhere! We usually get a cab or Uber when we arrive in any city. However, we have arranged transfer through an Airbnb host when arriving late at night in the past just to be safe. Thank you for watching!
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @karthikj8969
      @karthikj8969 Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie : awesome. Thanks for that . ❤️

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi 4 місяці тому

      $17 not cheap for a taxi Much cheaper in Vietnam Thailand or KSA

  • @seanpizzo8256
    @seanpizzo8256 Рік тому +3

    I've lived in Montenegro several times for months at a time. I was just there 3 weeks ago. I've never heard of or paid a "tourist tax," and I've been going to and from there since 2010. I've driven across multiple borders and flown dozens and dozens of times, and this is the first time I've ever heard of a tourist tax in Montenegro.

    • @seanpizzo8256
      @seanpizzo8256 Рік тому

      Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you're lying or anything. I'm just saying I've never heard about that or ever had an issue with not paying one. I actually met my wife while living in Montenegro. Her parents live in Andrijevica.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      Interesting as we had to pay at both locations and our Airbnb host was very adamant to get this done soon as we arrived. I'm sure, as many things, you can skirt around rules without issue. But we just felt it's never worth that risk. Thanks for watching ☺️

    • @scolic03
      @scolic03 10 місяців тому

      Google "prijava boravka".

    • @BernhardEhm
      @BernhardEhm 9 місяців тому

      @@seanpizzo8256 well, there is a Tourist Tax in Montenegro (like almost everywhere), but i think, because relatives of property owners (parents-in-law) are excempt, they don´t bother you. And as a rule, most often registration is done not by the tourists themselves, but by the owners of the housing where they stay. This is also regulated by law. It states that all Montenegrin citizens who provide residential space for tourists on legal grounds must register their guests on their own and they have 12 hours to do so. Only if you arrive in Montenegro without a tour package and are not going to stay in an official hotel or hotel should register on their own. But if there was no Registration and Payment, they could fine € 200,- but it seems, the fines are not imposed on all and not always 😉😊

    • @dragandragovic8989
      @dragandragovic8989 7 місяців тому

      ​@@BrianandCarrie If you ever travel again in Montenegro a locals advise is stay in Podgorica ( capital) main train and bus station and they are minutes apart and connect the entire country for day trips and staying in Podgorica is way cheaper then any other place if you rent over booking...also the visa tax we call 'white visa' is not a must just stick to booking.
      Hope this helped , thanks for the fair video about my home country.

  • @selmamusic3774
    @selmamusic3774 2 роки тому

    Hi guys you make really good reviews!Im from Montenegro btw and glad you liked it there!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Hi Selma! Thank you! We really enjoyed our time in Montenegro. Loved Kotor!!
      Cheers 🍻

  • @arminsmit9477
    @arminsmit9477 2 роки тому

    Hey, just wanted to hear what's the weather like right now. Thought of doing short trip to Montenegro probably next week or Turkish Riviera? Thanks

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Hi Armin! Today it is 62 degrees and sunny. Tomorrow it's suppose to cloud up a bit but sunny next week. Safe travels!
      Cheers 🍻

  • @wddlaw
    @wddlaw 2 роки тому

    Brian and carrie if you cant afford to retire in US, like me, when do you pull the trigger and pick your retirement spot....Will you all retire in Montenegro? Thanks

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      After only 7 months of travel we probably won't pull the trigger for a few more years. We are heading to Portugal next to see what the Algarve has to offer. We've enjoyed Montenegro, Albania, Spain and Greece so far. We have so much left to see! Thank you for watching our channel!!
      Cheers 🍻

  • @worldbeauties2813
    @worldbeauties2813 Рік тому

    Hi Brian and Carrie Im going in Jan cheap 3 day trip with kids. Were would you recommend to stay. Flying into the capital? Thanks

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      We flew to Dubrovnik and took a bus to Kotor where we stayed for a month before moving on to Budva. It may be easier and less distance then flying into Podgorica. However, it may cost more. You will have to check current pricing.

    • @worldbeauties2813
      @worldbeauties2813 Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie Thank you! Kotor or Budva to stay for 3 nights? Which one would you recommend bearing in mind off season

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      We were actually there about the same time last year and would recommend Kotor. Budva is only a 20-minute cab ride away so you can visit both. They each have something to offer.
      Cheers!!🍻

  • @tessc752
    @tessc752 27 днів тому

    Would be more helpful if you gave names and other details, e.g., of the hike you recommend, the two locations you're going to compare, etc.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  27 днів тому

      We have two Kotor videos and two Budva videos that may answer your questions. Thank you for watching!! 😊

  • @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975
    @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the information. Question.... do you need to be vaccinated to enter?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      Yes you do, at the time we entered in December we were also required to have a negative covid test. There is a clinic in Dubrovnik where we got ours. It was really easy and we had the results within 30 minutes. Safe travels!
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975
      @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975 2 роки тому

      @@BrianandCarrie
      I just read all requirements have been dropped. Thanks!!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Nice! That makes it much easier!! 😀

    • @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975
      @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975 2 роки тому +1

      @@BrianandCarrie
      🙂

    • @zhangwei7837
      @zhangwei7837 2 роки тому

      Hello

  • @mariagray4805
    @mariagray4805 2 роки тому +1

    Do you plan to do a video that explains what your careers were before retiring and how you managed financially to retire so early?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Maria. We are very blue collar. We could not have afforded to retire in the United States. Our travels are very budget minded. We did a video a couple weeks ago that explains our decision process before we made this decision.
      Cheers 🍻

    • @wddlaw
      @wddlaw 2 роки тому +1

      @@BrianandCarrie Great to know!!! I am in a position where I am so burnt out but dont have tremendous amount of assets....And I cant come close to retiring in US....Thanjs you

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      We are in the same position. We are debt free and have very few living expenses. We have not regretted a single moment of our decision.
      Cheers!! 🍻

  • @richrichie378
    @richrichie378 Рік тому

    I'm a solo traveller from the UK going to budva in October and to save on cost , I shall be taking the train, then bus from the city close by, as there are no bus transfers available.
    Is the transport reliable enough for the return trip , or would you advise a taxi to the airport? Cheers

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      Hi, Rich. I would rely on a taxi to get us to the airport. Public transportation in that area of the Balkan can be confusing. Thank you for watching and safe travels.
      Cheers!!🍻

    • @richrichie378
      @richrichie378 Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie
      Okay cheers folks 👍
      I'll see if I'm lucky enough to get a shares in a taxi, if not I'll pre book with the hotel.
      Great videos, enjoy your travels 👌

  • @thomascronin3450
    @thomascronin3450 2 роки тому

    Hi Jenny and Tom here. Did you get a Schengen Visa for EU countries? Do you recommend a Eurail Pass? We will be landing in Madrid November 3 2022 and starting what we hope will be 4 years of overseas travel. How do you access money from the states meaning meaning debit card?? We belong to a bank where there are no overseas transaction fees. What's the best way to access money?
    Have these videos is awesome thanks so much.
    Jenny and Tom

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Hi Jenny and Tom! Yes, we did have a 90 Schengen visa while we visited Spain. Now being in Montenegro, we are out of the Schengen zone and have to remain out for anohter 30 days before we can re-enter.
      We never did purchase a Eurail pass, we just purchased train tickets as we needed them. I only ever briefly looked into the pass, but with the small amount of transfers we would be doing it didn't seem cost effect. But for furture trips where would be moving around more, it may be a great option.
      As far as how we handle debit cards for cash withdrawals, we both use Fidelity and Charles Schwab. They both offer debit cards that reimburse your ATM withdrawal fees. We also each have credit cards that have no foreign transaction fees, Capital One Venture is a great option.
      Sounds like you both have a exciting adventure ahead :)
      Cheers 🍻

    • @thomascronin3450
      @thomascronin3450 2 роки тому

      @@BrianandCarrie wow good to know the 30 out before re-entering using a Schengen visa. Curious, with a Schengen can we enter Spain with a one way ticket?
      Thanks again

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      I just came across this question and realized I miss spoke. You have to be out of the Schengen area for 90 days, NOT 30. I also didn't see your follow-up question. You can enter Spain with a one-way ticket. We didn't have any problems at all. Hopefully, you get this really late reply.
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @LisaShear-fb6nd
    @LisaShear-fb6nd 7 місяців тому

    Going to Montenegro in May 2024 after ending a wine trip in Croatia. If I only have three days coming out of Dubrovnik what would you suggest?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  7 місяців тому

      We would go to Kotor! We spent a month there and loved it! We did do a couple of videos on the area. Thank you for watching!!

    • @bighand1530
      @bighand1530 Місяць тому

      That’s in 10 days from now.

  • @danieltroyo3847
    @danieltroyo3847 7 місяців тому

    Hi huys,a question, if you had to choose between Montenegro or Albania,which one Would you choose and why? Thanks

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  7 місяців тому +1

      We would choose Montenegro. It is a bit more developed than Albania as far as transportation, grocery stores, and all-around infrastructure. Not a huge difference but something to be aware of. With that being said we did enjoy both Saranda and Tirana. Very affordable.
      Cheers!!🍻

    • @danieltroyo3847
      @danieltroyo3847 7 місяців тому

      @BrianandCarrie thats one of the many reason I follow you guys cause you always respond right away and that's very appreciated !

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  7 місяців тому +2

      Daniel, if it wasn't for viewers like yourself, we wouldn't be here. 😀 You are very important to us!!! ❤

  • @satines6045
    @satines6045 9 місяців тому

    This was a really nice video. Thank you for visiting Montenegro, I hope you had a pleasant stay.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  9 місяців тому +1

      We loved our time in Montenegro!! We truly believe that others should consider Montenegro when planning a European trip!! Beautiful country. Thank you for watching! ❤

    • @satines6045
      @satines6045 9 місяців тому

      @@BrianandCarrie I am glad that you liked it, and thank you.

  • @sarahdoherty8521
    @sarahdoherty8521 10 місяців тому

    Would you recommend this place for a young family to relocate to? How is the public education system? I’m American*

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  10 місяців тому +1

      We personally would not have relocated there as the infrastructure is still quite dated. Sorry we don't have young children, so we aren't aware of the schooling situation there. Thanks for watching!!

  • @ker5776
    @ker5776 2 роки тому

    What about driving from Croatia do you need a covid test??

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      We had to get a test but that was almost 4 months ago. The testing at the time was really easy and didn't cost too much. Things may be different by now. hopefully, nothing is required now. Safe travels.
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @jameslarue4190
    @jameslarue4190 2 роки тому

    Italy would be nice this time of the year. But I'm guessing you on your way to another small country. Yep, I like to guess.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +2

      Hi James! You do like to guess! 😆We are headed to Albania next! We are really excited about our next two stops. One for 5 days and the other for a month. You can guess where!!!
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @jameslarue4190
      @jameslarue4190 2 роки тому +1

      @@BrianandCarrie Greece. wife says Macedonia

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      James, we will be in Albania for 5-6 weeks then we will spend a month in Santorini!
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @mrbHanoi
    @mrbHanoi 4 місяці тому +1

    Registration tax sounds like bs to me Prefer Thailand or Malaysia just clear immigration and customs at the airport No wonder it is so deserted

  • @brunobarisic5276
    @brunobarisic5276 2 роки тому

    Are taxis available 24/7?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      We never had a problem finding a cab. We weren't out looking for them late at night but I imagine with the nightlife in places like Buvda you wouldn't have a problem.

  • @sz13bigmo
    @sz13bigmo 2 роки тому

    Italy also has a tourist tax, our Airbnb host collected & took care of it. I don’t recall house much maybe 5 to 8 euros per person regardless of how many days as we stayed on night in Bologna & four in Tuscany.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Hi Susan. That sounds reasonable. We don't mind paying a tourist tax but Montenegro sounded high. A good way to support the country I suppose. We may be in Italy late summer early fall, still mapping out where we are looking to go this year. If we do make it into Italy it would be the same region of Bologna and Tuscany. We will see.
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @MarieHaydenrenewu
    @MarieHaydenrenewu 2 роки тому

    Were there loads of stray cats in old town still?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Yes! More so in Kotor than Budva. The cats of Kotor are for real!
      Cheers!!! 🍻

    • @zhangwei7837
      @zhangwei7837 2 роки тому

      Hello marie

  • @danexjebac749
    @danexjebac749 Рік тому

    The staunchest serbs are from Montenegro also the language they speak there is serbian

  • @ianpearson8976
    @ianpearson8976 2 роки тому

    good to know.i am flying to albania and croatia in march from uk.i was thinking of flying back to uk then another flight as no connection between the two countries.so now im thinking of getting a bus via montenegro.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Sounds like a great trip! I would definitely take the bus. We took the bus from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Kotor, Montenegro, and from Budva, Montenegro to Tirana, Albania. Crossing the bourders was easy and it was much cheaper. Good luck and have fun.
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @ianpearson8976
      @ianpearson8976 2 роки тому

      @@BrianandCarrie thanks for the reply. I am thinking to do the exact same route. Did you just buy tickets at the bus stations.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it is best to buy it at the bus station because you need a printed ticket. We use Getbybus.com to get the updated bus schedule then arrive at the bus station to make the purchase of the ticket.
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @ianpearson8976
      @ianpearson8976 2 роки тому

      @@BrianandCarrie last question.Where in europe was your favorite place so far.Difficult question i know with so many great places.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      That is a difficult question!! We really enjoyed Spain but we are finding the people in Montenegro and Albania to be incredibly kind. We have been to Portugal and plan on going back in the very near future. We were only in the Algarve region for 3 days so we want to go back and spend an extended period of time. We will be in Greece next month so we shall see what we think. Unfortunately, we haven't been to Western Europe yet, it is a bit out of our current price range. We have only been on our current world travel for 5 months so we will have a better idea in the next couple of years. Thank you for the question!!!
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @user-dp9cj5cf4n
    @user-dp9cj5cf4n Рік тому

    Just curious....Italy????

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      Hi, Michele. Last year we ran out of time in the Schengen so we couldn't enter Italy. However, we will be heading back to Europe in July!

  • @jeffbelanger1108
    @jeffbelanger1108 2 роки тому

    Hey guys, thanks for sharing this video. Montenegro is going to be on our list, thanks to you both. How did you travel there? Did you fly in or boat across?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +2

      Hi Jeff, We flew from Barcelona to Dubrovnik via Amsterdam. We stayed in Dubrovnik a couple days before taking the bus to Kotor. The bus to Kotor was only an hour and 30 minutes, so really easy. Thank you for all your support, we really appreciate it!!!
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @clayyytonnn153
    @clayyytonnn153 Рік тому

    How far will basic German speaking abilities go in a Balkan country such as Montenegro?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      We don't speak German so we wouldn't know. English is widely spoken.

    • @Niraol
      @Niraol Рік тому

      As someone living here, some people do speak German but don't expect much honestly. I learned German for a year and traveled Germany and Switzerland for a few months but honestly I forgot almost all German I learned.

  • @denfeex6500
    @denfeex6500 Рік тому

    I want to move there because Turkey's economy is not good.
    But I'm sure

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      It is a beautiful country. We have not been to Turkey yet but it is on our list. Thank you for watching.
      Cheers!!🍻

  • @user-yi8uf8df6h
    @user-yi8uf8df6h Рік тому

    Can I find a friend to send me an invitation to visit Montenegro

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому +1

      You should just go and make new friends while you are there! The people are so friendly.
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @user-yi8uf8df6h
      @user-yi8uf8df6h Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie I hope so though it's hard

  • @kuchikendra8747
    @kuchikendra8747 2 роки тому

    Hello Brian & Carrie do you have any immigration lawyer in Montenegro you can give me a contact??my family and I are trying to move to Montenegro and we’ll love some professional help. Thanks you are guys are amazing..❤️ ya

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      Hi Kuchi, we do not have any information that would help you. Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro and may have an embassy of the country you are from that could help you. Good luck and congratulations. Montenegro is a beautiful country to relocate. Thank you so much for the support!!!
      Cheers 🍻

  • @oskar6607
    @oskar6607 2 роки тому +1

    You really should have headed to Herceg Novi. It has the best of both Budva and Kotor.
    It’s got a better sun location at the mouth of the bay and all south facing vs Kotor is hemmed in by mountains. Also, I found the swimming not so good in Kotor as there are not any good beach locations and a lot of boat traffick!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the tip Oskar! We really enjoyed our time in Montenegro so eventually, we will be back! We will Check out Herceg Novi!!! Thank you for watching!!!
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @boom1481
      @boom1481 Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie oh a s please go to the mountains! More beautiful and so much less crowded

  • @bokiboki018
    @bokiboki018 11 місяців тому

    MONTENEGRO IS NEXT TO SERBIA AND I AM FROM SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO IS THE SAME TO ME, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO SAY, YOU YOURSELF KNOW YOUR NATURE

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  11 місяців тому

      We enjoyed our time in Serbia as well!! Again, thank you for watching, and hope the best for you and your country. ❤

  • @noongar1234
    @noongar1234 2 роки тому

    how much is the visitor tax?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      It's about $30 for a month stay. Not too bad really. Definitely worth it.
      Cheers 🍻

  • @safetcucaj385
    @safetcucaj385 2 роки тому

    did you see ULCINJ MONTENEGRO? But still I am impressed guys/ A FULLY well traveled person is more learned than any PHD from any univeristy. This is a FACT. Actually there is no comparison to be honest man

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому +1

      We did not see Ulcinj but really enjoyed what we did see. Thank you for the kind words and for supporting our channel Safet!
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @captaincake4331
    @captaincake4331 10 місяців тому +1

    The last thing I ever want to hear is that a place is "instagrammable".

  • @dk_est2022
    @dk_est2022 Рік тому

    *Genesis 28:1-4*
    *King James Version*
    28 And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
    2 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughers of Laban thy mother's brother.
    3 And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;
    4 And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham.

  • @almavega971
    @almavega971 Рік тому

    Wala ng al8hgaook moo ai

  • @bokiboki018
    @bokiboki018 11 місяців тому

    To be honest, there is no joy in your eyes... don't talk about the internet and those things, don't underestimate us, Nikola TESLA is one

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  11 місяців тому

      Hmmm..maybe we just need to drink more water? 😀 Thank you for watching!!
      Cheers!!🍻

  • @adnannazifi4532
    @adnannazifi4532 Місяць тому

    Ottoman empire stayed in , 450 years , can you imagine slave people living in Adreatic see , because still the name of the Adreatic see still today is from the ILIRIEN Kingdom ok , ALBANIAN people today ok ,

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Місяць тому

      Okay! Thank you for watching and sharing.

  • @ianpearson8976
    @ianpearson8976 2 роки тому +2

    your beers going flat.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      HAHA!!! We didn't realize it was in the shot until it was too late. And yes, it does look like it's going flat! 😃🍻
      Cheers!!! 🍻

    • @ianpearson8976
      @ianpearson8976 2 роки тому

      @@BrianandCarrie yeah just a jokes.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      😄😄

  • @Thaj_1021
    @Thaj_1021 Рік тому

    I'm black, are there black people in Montenegro 🇲🇪

  • @sheikh_freddy
    @sheikh_freddy Рік тому

    The only thing i know about montenegro is being lazy

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      You should watch the video, its packed with information!!😀

  • @MrBreakingbad
    @MrBreakingbad Рік тому +1

    Worst country I’ve been to.
    Mediocre at best.
    People with no manners, bad food (I can’t emphasize this enough), poor infrastructure, horrible traffic… Yes it’s cheaper than it’s rivals in the territory but you get what you pay for. Never again.
    (Shared opinion of an international group)

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      We spent two months in Montenegro and found the people very welcoming, however, there is a lot of work that still needs to be done. Thank you for watching our video!
      Cheers!!!🍻

    • @MrBreakingbad
      @MrBreakingbad Рік тому

      @@BrianandCarrie If you compare them to Turks or Greeks (great people in terms of hospitality) they come across almost hostile in my opinion.
      Nice video btw 🙂

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  Рік тому

      We loved our time in Santorini and would agree that we were received very well. We have not made it to Turkey yet but it is on our list. We are in Romania now and getting more comments on our videos from locals on where we should go and what we should see. People actually thank us for visiting their country!! Anyway...thank you for the comments and watching. Safe travels!!
      Cheers!!!🍻

  • @hemalshah8426
    @hemalshah8426 17 днів тому

    Worst country ! Rude people - don’t believe this review

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  16 днів тому

      Thank you for watching and adding your opinion. Have a great day!
      Cheers!

  • @jamesfleming1973
    @jamesfleming1973 2 роки тому +1

    Far too much focus on themselves and not enough on the places they’re talking about 🫢

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  2 роки тому

      James, we have done numerous videos on all the places we have been to. Thank you though for the insight. Have a great day!
      Cheers!!!🍻