BACKPACKING MONTENEGRO 🇲🇪 Žabljak & Durmitor National Park

[@Ema-qn7om]

Oh my beautiful home country ✨🥰 Glad you've loved it!

[@kevinmugosa5825]

Thanks for showing my country 🇲🇪❤️

[@djordjev7177]

I am from Žabljak and I am really proud that you visited my town!

[@BackpackingBananas]

What a beautiful town it is! 😊

[@DavionWest]

Any recommendations? Im headed there this fall

[@nunabea]

Thank you for showing us Montenegro! It’s a country I’ve never been to and know nothing about it. Looks like a lovely country to explore :D

[@jonnib]

The Balkan’s were one of my favorite places I’ve traveled! Would love to go back! So happy to see you’re there!

[@glax69]

Just wanted to say Thank You for the great content! Planning my trip now and this is very helpful. Cheers from Oregon!

[@sonjan4940]

Ohhhhh, my hometown! 🤗🤗🤗 Thank you for showing us! 🥰🥰 I am so sorry bcs of the weather. It is much more beautiful when it's sunny. I hope you will come back one day and do some great tour through the most beautiful mountain♥️

[@natassiacorrea7249]

Loved your energy and honesty about the weather. Love from Brazil

[@emaron11]

I'm definately putting this on my research list for hiking around the balkans. I know you are training for your pakistan trip and i can suggest doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks as a challenge to get ready for pakistan. I would suggest to just stay in leeds and take the 1 hour Train to Horton (where the challenge starts) then return back to leeds in the evening. I've just done it and highly recommend it.

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s a really great suggestion for training! I’d love to do the Yorkshire 3 peaks!

[@BK-qj8el]

I was just scrolling and your vlog popped up. I’m from Montenegro and absolutely loved your video and the insight you gave 🥰.Montenegro is a tiny country but full of beautiful places, from beaches to mountain ranges and there are lot of activities that you can do lake rafting, hiking, horse riding , diving, skiing no mater what time of the year is. If you plan on visiting us again I recommend you visiting Biogradska gora and Lovćen national park, from Biogradska gora you could go hiking and horse riding on Bjelasica Mountain, there are some beautiful canyons like Nevidio, Tara, Mrtvica…There is also a large number of beauty and unique ethno villages across the whole country. Once again I really appreciate the video and hope you come and visit us again ❤️ P.S. I laughed a lot at your pronunciation of the town Žabljak😅😂❤️

[@rgmm8888]

Just beautiful. I was happy you videoed the zip line. Happy trails...🎊🎉

[@kerk6428]

New video yay! For some reason, this video didn't show up until I scrolled through your channeling. Excited to follow your new adventure! 😊

[@ashweeneecmd3218]

Same. Very weird

[@petercharnley7138]

That was another fantastic vlog Christianne. What a lovely country Montenegro is. You've such a fab aura about you & James was a fab travelling partner too. Very much looking forward to your Albania trip. Take care & keep on smiling 😃

[@melissacaballero289]

Great content, so good to see a country that's not explored as much! Absolutely stunning and the weather didn't seem to ruin your fun experience. I would love to go do that zipline!!

[@hellofromtheotherside9155]

I would love to do that zipline aswell!! Hopefully I'd get to do that when i'll visit there!! I'm so excited!

[@susanfreeman8776]

I enjoy watching your videos. You have such a positive attitude!

[@afh001]

Remember this hike well! (2011) Another 30 minutes beyond the hut is Ledina Pecina - the ice cave. Worth seeing but slightly terrifying descent needed the other side... ⛰ Beautiful country.

[@ExpatNatt]

Wow this is truly stunning! 😍😍 such a beautiful country, haven’t been hiking in ages!

[@BackpackingBananas]

It was great to get out into the wilderness!

[@petapumpkin1219]

This is amazing!! 🤩The Balkans is where I'm spending most of my backpacking trip next year. Going to be so helpful having suggestions.

[@billmccaleb7481]

More awesome views! Bring on the next series!

[@bethmeredith]

Thanks for taking us along. I will be looking forward to the videos of Albania. xx

[@raymonortiz3084]

Hi Christianne! So exciting to see you in Montenegro. I didn't known it was it's own country. Lol! Inspite of the "iffy" weather, the views and sceneries are still beautiful. Also nice to see you flying on the zipline again. I watched your El Nido video again just to compare the two. They're both wonderful and I'm just happy to see you having so much fun. Looking forward to your upcoming videos. 👋😄

[@slipperyjoker2659]

I really enjoy watching your videos so much. I love travelling aswel and getting out of my comfort zone.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Love that! ❤️

[@casarahbabyxo5995]

Thank you for taking us along with you

[@BackpackingBananas]

Pleasure as always 🥰🥰

[@ExplorerLife.]

This looks amazing! I love eastern Europe its cheaper than the west, has beautiful places like this and has rich history 😁 I definitely need to make more videos in the east!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I was so unwell when I visited Zabljak waaaay back in 2013, and this video has highlighted that I need to go back and do it justice! I did a bit of rafting when I visited. In fairness, it was summer so the water levels may have been lower than when you ere there, but it was more like a 'gentle raft' down the river so I think you did right to give it a miss, Colombia RIP Go Pro or not 😉 I've never hitchhiked in my life before - am curious to know how long you had to wait until the couple picked you up? Super excited for your Albania videos!

[@seandesmond5560]

Great vlog wonderful Christie!!! 💖 The mountains and the lake look incredible!!!

[@jazzthemess9636]

Yayyyy 💜💜💜💜 I’m so excited have fun!,!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mxrganforbes]

I am here in this hostel now! Like you I didn’t know this place existed until I got some recommendations but what good recommendations they were 💖

[@MckaylaRaines]

SO looking forward to the Albania Vlogs!!!!

[@madalenacaldas7666]

So funny seeing you where I first went backpacking solo ! Weird ( in a good way) seeing the Zabljak hostel and the hostel owner , feels like I’m there again haha .Looking forward to the Albania vlogs , I loved it there so much

[@irfanali8100]

Beautiful scenes..thankyou so much for such a great video. You're amazing 👍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw my pleasure 🥰🥰

[@wanderlustpact6808]

15:05 such a convenient spot to put a hut 🛖 that sells beer 😂🤣 I bet it was refreshing

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hhaha yes! So convenient 😂😂

[@LondonViewpoints]

That looked like a great hike, never been to Montenegro but now seeing the mountain range if love to go , awesome vlog 👍🏻

[@nickthomas181]

I enjoyed this,the hostel looked really good. Wishing you well!

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@charmainemarievallecera1859]

So awesome! What a beautiful country 😍😍😍😍

[@IgiBro]

Great vlog! Hello from one Montenegrin KZbinr 😄 This is actually one small country, but full of beautiful places. Hope that one day you will stay much more to explore the beauties of Montenegro. Enjoy in your trip 🤠

[@noname-yk3dr]

You weren't planning on hiking, but you stayed in the Hikers Den hostel? Love your videos. Keep em going.

[@GoloKL]

Loving these videos 🖤

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Kevin ☺️

[@dahnahewlett6349]

I watch all of your videos anyway but I’m so happy you’re uploading vlogs from Europe, I’m heading on my first solo trip soon-ish. I will be spending 2 months in Europe and don’t know where yet, so this is great research 😂

[@sophiawitkowski1082]

Another great video thanks for sharing xx

[@jf6395]

cant wait for Albania hikes

[@BackpackingBananas]

So beaut 😍

[@haxter3]

Awesome video Christianne 😊👍👍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Haxter 🥰 you’re the best!

[@WilliamTheRed]

Great hike with a beer! that killed me 😂😂😂

[@WayneBallantyne]

Beautiful Northern Saskatchewan

[@nadi737]

Montenegro is idd beautifullllll ! The largest zipline is in Slovenia; 4,2 KM. In the most beautiful country of europe. Maybe tip. I'm going the 28th backpacken :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wooahhhh a 4.2km zipline?! That’s madness!!

[@chunqingxia3114]

Thanks for the detailed video!! Btw, in which season did you visit Žabljak & Durmitor National Park?

[@hellofromtheotherside9155]

I'm hopefully traveling to Montenegro with my family in a few days! Do you recommend us taking long clothes? Cuz it's July and I thought it's supposed to be hot.. but it looks like it was cold outside for you! :D So that's why im asking.. I'll rly appreciate it if you'll answer :)

[@MacTravellers]

I’ve never had goulash, looks great!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Omg it’s so good! A must-try in this area!

[@lianadoom]

Montenegro looks absolutely stunning!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

A real hidden gem!

[@woolandbadger7295]

I’m visiting the balkans next week - I think I’m following a similar trip to you! So these videos have been fab so far, thank you! Quick question- the buses you have taken in this video are they local buses or do you book online like a transfer?? X

[@yagmurkomurcu9546]

We're planning to visit Zabljak with my friends. We loved your video! ❤️ We thought of coming to Podgorica or Belgrade by plane and using a bus from there, but we could not find any definite information about the bus times. We will choose our flight according to the bus time. If there is a company or website you can recommend to us, we would be very happy. Suggestions are welcome, thanks! :)

[@DavionWest]

What month were you here? because you said it was cold

[@LisaEicholtz]

Wondering if you still using the Go Pro to Vlog when traveling??? Your videos are great!! Just wondering if you do which model do you use??? Thanks -- Lisa from Pa

[@adelibraheem1584]

very nice vlog. which month it was?

[@xBlackPR3D4T0Rx]

Hi! I was wondering how long the hike took you to complete it fully?

[@michelamortensen3536]

Which camera do you use for vlogging?

[@onepointperspective]

hey! how many days in total did you spend in Montenegro?

[@hotelhighlights]

Great video amazing content!

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰

[@dearkatmhae]

Love your videos always Christianne! How do you do the graphics in your map (jumping from one place to another)? It's amazing! ♥️

[@juliatereshchenko6323]

Hi! Thanks for such a nice video! I have a question. Do you think it would be okay to hike in Montenegro alone? Or is it better to have a guide?

[@BackpackingBananas]

Totally ☺️ just keep your phone charged with maps.me or AllTrails on so you don’t get lost!

[@Jazzvibesicl]

I hope we get a scratch map update!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Absolutely! More likely on Instagram tho 😅

[@Nerwen122]

Nikšić = Nikšik Žabljak= Zablžak 😂

[@jasminmeeps7371]

how long have you been to montenegro?

[@NM-zj8qg]

Do you have any advice for SIM cards that can be used across the Balkans (BiH, Montenegro, Albania?)

[@awkwardfuntimes]

I would love to know so far how you're liking not having a backpack?

[@woolypuffin392]

@backpacking bananas I go on a Medsailors tour friday next week from Corfu with the Catamaran. Will you be there too? Just wanted to ask because you mentioned it in one of your videos and I would be so happy if I could meet you in person. Greetings from Switzerland, Jessie

[@BackpackingBananas]

I did it 2 weeks ago! It was amazing!

[@reframeservices]

Smells of poo that place where you drank beer, I climbed Bobotov Kuk last month and the trail was full of poo :D. Strange that you did not find raspberry's, they are all over the place a lot of them.

[@sayantanjana7571]

In which month did you go?

[@BackpackingBananas]

I think this was June

[@s.tojisimp1485]

Hey I LOVE your videos and think Id love to also travel around the world but I have a question.. how are you able to afford travelling so much?? i also want so it would be really helpfull to know what your working but i dont want to offend anybody so pls only answer if you like :)💕thx from germany 💕💕sry if there are any writing mistakes!!

[@melaniemuresan]

Can you share the link to your little mic, please? 💛☺️

[@BackpackingBananas]

It is the wireless mic specifically for my DJI pocket 2 ☺️

[@melaniemuresan]

@@BackpackingBananas ok, thank you!!

[@freelancekate8919]

it looks cold, i hope you have enough warm clothes...

[@BackpackingBananas]

I was wearing every item of warm clothes I had with me 😅 it wasn’t quite enough haha

[@crnogorstvo]

🇲🇪🇲🇪🇲🇪

[@WayneBallantyne]

Ever heard of Canada?

[@BackpackingBananas]

Im going tomorrow!

[@itslukkeee]

It's such a shame that influencers have found Durmitor, fml

[@jayjaythevlogger1090]

Hello Backpacking Bananas my friend, try to explore beautiful places in the Philippines, please visit El Nido, Palawan as well as Coron, Palawan , it is nominated as the best islands of the world. (Check it out in KZbin) El Nido Tours, Packages & Activities 1. El Nido Big Lagoon Island Hopping Shared Tour A with lunch 2. El Nido Hidden Beach Island Hopping Shared Tour C with Lunch 3. El Nido Snake Islands & Cave Islands Hopping Private Tour B with lunch. Here are the tourist sites in El Nido, Palawan 1. Chill at Nacpan Beach, deserted golden sand, crystal blue waters and a surreal view of the ocean. 2. Marvel at the Beauty of Big Lagoon, majestic lagoon at Miniloc Islands looks like a scene straight from a destination movie. 3. Visit Kayak in Small Lagoon , another Miniloc Islands destination is the famous small lagoon. 4. Dip in the Secret Lagoon, this unique natural pool of El Nido Miniloc Islands is also known as "Hidden Lagoon". 5. Discover the Hidden Beach, you will need to board a kayak or swim from your boat to get to this Hidden Beach. 6. Relax at Shimizu Islands, is the perfect stop for you to relax in it's cool white sand beach or whip out your snorkeling gears to explore it's colorful marine life. 7. Lounge in Seven Commandos Beach , the 320 meters long Seven Commandos Beach is said to have been named after seven soldiers who were stranded here during World War II. 8. See the View from Matinloc Shrine, specifically the Shrine of Our Lady of Matinloc, there is also a mini museum on the Islands. 9. Lie on the Sandbar of Snake Islands, is a popular attraction included in a Cave Exploration Private Tour. 10. Catch the Sunset of Las Cabanas Beach, located at 10 minutes away from El Nido Town Proper. The beach is bar with several bars and restaurants. 11. Climb the Taraw Cliffs, is the prominent site of the town proper. 12. Plunge into Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls, the hike to the waterfalls is adventure itself. 13.Dive and Explore the Marine Life. Where to stay in El Nido, Palawan? 1. El Nido Coco Resort 2. El Nido Garden Resort 3. Blue Mango Resort 4. Nacpan Beach Glamping 5. El Nido Mahogany Beach Resort 6. Angkla Beach Club & Boutique 7. El Nido Reef Strand Resort 8. Ursula Beach Club 9. Buko Beach Resort 10. Weekends El Nido Beach Resort 11. Sanse Boutique Hotel El Nido 12. Duli Beach Resort 13. Maremegmeg Beach Club 14. Vellago Resort 15. Cadlao Resort & Restaurant 16. Karuna El Nido Villas 17. Ahana Resort El Nido 18. Isla Amara Resort 19. Sea Cocoon Hotel 20. Cuba Hotel. How to go to El Nido, Palawan ? Just take a direct daily flight from Manila, Cebu or Iloilo going to Puerto Princesa Airport in Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan Province , then take a ride on van, bus etc going to El Nido, Palawan. But before you explore El Nido, Palawan, I suggest you must visit first Underground River in Puerto Princesa City, it is the New Seven Wonders of the World and also Bakers Hill in Puerto Princesa City.

[@carolinebergman6437]

I am about to backpack this area. How far in advance do you recommend booking hostels/what have you been doing for this trip? Thank you for such fantastic content! 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

The most popular hostels will probably book out at least 2-3 days in advance during summer. (Just a guess)

[@carolinebergman6437]

@@BackpackingBananas thank you :)

[@FilipFCB]

Kinda butchered the names of the towns, here's how you really pronounce them: Nikšić - Neeksheech (soft ch) Žabljak - Zhablyak Durmitor - Doormeetor

[@BackpackingBananas]

I wasn’t TOO far off 😂😂

[@Lh0o]

It's pronounced Jablyak

[@agnessatomilina6227]

you really need to google pronunciation of the city name - Zabljak

[@showeyes]

You aer very lazy not to look for the pronunciation of the geographical names of MN. Is it really hard to say "Bobotov"?

[@mxrganforbes]

I am here in this hostel now! Like you I didn’t know this place existed until I got some recommendations but what good recommendations they were 💖