DOCSLIB.ORG

Development and Promotion of New Via Dinarica Routes in Kosovo*

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Development and Promotion of New Via Dinarica Routes in Kosovo* This project is funded by the European Union tourism development & promotion project Connecting Naturally - Development and Promotion of New Via Dinarica Routes in Kosovo* GRANT FACT SHEET GOAL INTRODUCTION Development and promotion of six new stages The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) im- of Via Dinarica trail – some 50 kilometres long plemented and European Union (EU) funded – to better connect Kosovo* portion of the trail Tourism Development and Promotion Project with the trails in Albania and Montenegro, thus worth EUR 5 million works to develop and in- making the whole trail more competitive. ternationally promote joint regional cultural and adventure tourism offer, increase number Location of tourists visiting the six Western Balkans Kosovo* (municipalities: Deçan/Dečane, economies (WB6), lengthen their stay in the Gjakove/Djakovica, Junik, Pejë/Peć) region, increase revenues and employment in the industry, and remove policy barriers to Action value further development of tourism. EUR 49,499.00 (EU/RCC grant: EUR 43,559.12) The Project utilises EUR 1.62 million grants scheme to help improve quality of services Category and infrastructure along the selected routes. Adventure tourism The first 12 out of 30+ grants – worth up to EUR 54,000 each – were awarded in November Lead applicant 2018. CDF is amongst the first twelve grant Community Development Fund – CDF recipients. Implementation period November 2018 – June 2019 (7 months) * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION new trail sections and the information about some 20 service providers, amenities and prod- Current situation ucts that can be found along the way including The Via Dinarica and Trans Dinarica, i.e. 2,000 local food, crafts and bed and breakfast facil- kilometres long hiking and biking trails along Di- ities. In addition, CDF will organise a FAM trip naric Alps, are a crown of the adventure tourism for 15 tour operators from the three economies in the WB6. The trails, though operational, are to introduce them to the new tourism products constantly being enhanced and further devel- and lobby for their inclusion in their offers. oped. The necessity to improve trail infrastruc- In co-operation with the EU-funded Extension of ture and quality of services is especially present ViP Dinarica in the CBC region between Kosovo in the trans-border regions including in Kosovo*. and Albania project the new Via Dinarica trail Actions to be performed through grant sections will also be promoted at an interna- The action to be carried out by CDF will build on tional travel trade show. the previous EU and USAID funded initiative that In addition to development and promotion of connected several national parks in Montenegro the new trails, CDF will build capacities of the (Durmitor, Biogradska Gora and Prokletije) with local tourism stakeholders through two sets of Bjeshket e Nemuna/Prokletije in Kosovo* and training courses. The course on mountain trails Albania creating a trail that passes through nu- development for local mountaineering clubs merous villages and local communities with their will focus on uniform trail marking and main- authentic cultures, customs, crafts and cousin. tenance model, whereas the course on tourism The action will develop and promote six new destination management will target local and stages of the trail – some 50 kilometres long – that central authorities, national park, and other will better connect Via Dinarica trail in Kosovo* relevant stakeholders in Kosovo*. (60 km) with the trail portions going through Al- Results and sustainability bania (100 km) and Montenegro (315 km). With the development of 50 kilometres of new Sections in Kosovo* include: trail sections, Via Dinarica hiking trail between 1. 10 km section between Gjakove/Đakovica, Kosovo*, Albanian and Montenegro will be bet- Molliq/Molić and Qafe leading to Morinë in ter connected, GPS trackable and thus more Albania; competitive. This new product will be promot- ed and local communities, women and youth 2. 8 km section from Stanet e Zogit leading to in particular, along the newly developed trail Rreshkëza - Lumi i Tropojes in Albania; sections will get involved in tourism by provid- 3. 6 km section between Stanet e Pllaqicës and ing services to incoming tourists (local shops, Junik leading to Stanet e Dobërdolit crossing restaurants, bed and breakfast, handcrafts). point in Albania; Furthermore, a CDF–created working group for 4. 6 km section between Stanet e Belegut and grant implementation, which includes repre- Qafa e Belegut leading to Stanet e Bogiqes sentatives of central and local level authori- crossing point towards Montenegro; ties, destination management organisations, 5. 10 km section between Stanet e Belegut, national parks and mountaineering federation, Qafa e Hajnave leading to Goraždevac in will continue its work after the grant is imple- Montenegro; and mented and cooperate with counterparts from neighbouring economies, including a network of 6. 12 km section between Milishevc, Roshko- some 20 tourism services providers. dol, Podina e Madhe, and Pusi i Plavës lead- ing to Jelen in Montenegro.. Development of these new trail sections will in- clude mapping and GPS tracking of the new Via Dinarica routes in Kosovo*; cleaning, repairing and marking of the trail; and the installation of two info boards and three rest points. CONTACTS To promote the newly developed trail sections, Community Development Fund – CDF CDF will develop a set of promotional items to Sejdi Kryeziu 16, 10000 Prishtinë/Priština, Kosovo* include hiking guidebook with maps for self-guid- +383 (0)38 249 677 ed tourists (2,000 copies); trail maps (500 cop- [email protected], www.kcdf.org ies); a 20-minute documentary; social media content; as well as a website with interactive RCC Tourism Development and Promotion downloadable maps with GPS coordinates. Project The guidebook and the maps will further include [email protected], www.rcc.int/tourism description of two to four day itineraries along .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • TOR for Kosovo/Albania Tourism Expert
    Date: 12th February 2020 INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: Expression of Interest for Providing Technical assistance: Identifying and assessing tourism stakeholders and resources along the Via Dinarica White trail in Kosovo* and Albania ________________________________________________________________________________ General information about the Project Responsible Party Agreement Identification Number: BIH10/00107611&00111453-Terra Dinarica- 001 Title of the Project: Improvement of accessibility of Via Dinarica trails in Bosnia and Herzegovina and further affirmation of Via Dinarica brand Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo* Duration: 24 months (March 2019 - March 2021) UNDP Grant/Total budget (EUR): 211.000USD Implementing Partner: Terra Dinarica (TD) Executive summary: The project builds on existing Project Via Dinarica: Assessment and Capacity Development (Phase II) and through previous projects funded by UNDP. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) still struggle in achieving economic stability. Tourism, and in particular adventure tourism, has been identified by both local and international institutions as great potential tourism development in BiH. Job creation and income generation is a key factor in achieving that stability. Terra Dinarica aims to utilize the vast comparative advantages for BiH and the region in this field by developing the Via Dinarica as a mega brand that will be the foundation for broad, cross sector, environmentally sustainable development and job creation with a strong focus on vulnerable populations, such as women, elderly, youth and returnees in rural areas in the Dinaric region. The project will be implemented over a 24 months span. The project aims to provide follow-up on development activities on the White, Green and Blue Trails; to provide best practice and know – how on Via Dinarica trail assessment in Kosovo* and Albania; to promote and make visible all above mentioned through Via Dinarica web platform (OA - Outdooractive), and to gain Leading Quality Trail (LQT) – Best of Europe certificate for White Trail in BiH.
    [Show full text]
  • Coastal Hiking Trail Croatia
    Coastal Hiking Trail Croatia Concept Idea ♦ A long distance hiking trail along the Croatian coast ♦ Development of appropriate infrastructure ♦ Marketing and public relations ♦ Integration into the European long distance hiking trail network ____________________________________________________ ♦ Signal and symbol for the collaboration of Central/Western Europe and South East Europe ♦ A project that leads to sustainable development Local Agenda 21 - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) United Nations Table of Contents A long distance hiking trail along the Croatian coast 1 1. Project Summary 3 1.1. Project Idea 3 1.2. Sustainability 3 1.3. Solidarity and Cooperation 3 2. Content of the Project 4 2.1. Trails 4 2.2. Development of an appropriate infrastructure 4 2.3. Marketing and Public Relations 4 3. Background and Starting Point 5 3.1. Hiking in Croatia 5 3.2. Hiking Trails and Hiking Literature 5 3.3. Natural Environment 5 4. Integration of the Project 6 4.1. Integration into European Long Distance Trail 6 4.2. Sustainability in Tourism 6 5. Project Organization 7 5.1. Project Partners in Croatia 7 5.2. Project Partners in Switzerland 7 2 Project idea Coastal Hiking Trail Croatia 1. Project Summary 1.1. Project Idea The aim of the project is to develop further a coastal hiking trail along the Croatian coastal mountains. The trail will consist of already existing trails (standardly marked). The route will allow hikers to walk from one place (that offers appropriate touristic infrastructure like accommodation and catering facilities) to the next one in not more than one day. At public transportation stops (bus, train, ferry), boards with information on the Coastal Hiking Trail Croatia will be placed in coastal towns and in the interior of the country.
    [Show full text]
  • The Best of the Via Dinarica
    Tel : +47 22413030 | Epost :[email protected]| Web :www.reisebazaar.no Karl Johans gt. 23, 0159 Oslo, Norway The Best of the Via Dinarica Turkode Destinasjoner Turen starter TVR Albania - Kosovo - Montenegro Tirana Turen destinasjon Reisen er levert av 13 dager Tirana Fra : NOK Oversikt Stunning mountainous landscapes in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro Reiserute Day 1 Start Tirana, Albania The tour starts at our centrally located hotel in Tirana, Albania's trendy capital (approx. 30 minutes drive from the airport). The group flight arrives in the evening. Our leader will hold a briefing in the morning to discuss the upcoming trip and answer any questions.Hotel Kruja or similar Day 2 Drive to Komani Lake; scenic ferry journey, followed by a walk to Tropoje Village This morning we drive (approx. 4 hrs) to Komani Lake. We then have a 2 hour ferry journey through the gorge to Fierza. The boat journey allows us to take in the spectacular scenery whilst we wind our way between high cliffs and towering peaks. It is described as one of the world's great boat journeys. Three hydroelectric power plants have been built here at the lake, which produces approx. 70% of Albania's electricity. Upon arrival in Fierza, we'll visit the 200 year old Mic Sokoli tower, which is significant in northern Albanian history and culture. We'll then walk for 2 hours to our guesthouse in Tropoje.Aste Guesthouse or similar Day 3 Through Tropoje Valley, following the river to Sylbice We walk up through Tropoje Valley and follow the river, taking several breaks along the way to enjoy the beautiful alpine scenery.
    [Show full text]
  • Via Dinarica
    A PLATFORM FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL ECONOMI C G R O W T H VIA DINARICA THE DINARIC ALPS REGION • Over 200 mountains • 20 national parks • 19 protected UNESCO sites • 2,200 km of rivers • 200 natural lakes • 15,000 caves • 70,000 medieval monuments V I A DINARICA : A R E G I O N A L PERSPECTIVE . Countries engaged: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Serbia . Creating year round outdoor tourism offers . ‘Walking the Via Dinarica’ pilot project and key achievements ECONOMY AND ECOLOGY For years many attempts to protect the environment were unsuccessful. Our wish to protect the precious environs taught us that we must find alternative solutions to sustainable development – A new balance must be found between economy and ecology. It is no longer an option! There is no such thing as bad weather…only bad gear! W H Y W E SEEK NATURE • Hiking • Biking – Mountain & Road • Just being in nature • Snow shoeing • Alpine Climbing • Scientific research • Picking/harvest seasons DEVELOPING THE TRAIL(S) . Via Dinarica initiative builds on potentials for tourism development: extraordinary beauty and valuable natural and cultural heritage . Forges partnerships at local and national levels – community participation • Targets mostly underdeveloped rural areas with high unemployment rates and poorly developed tourism infrastructure • Promotes tourism for the purpose of sustainable economic development of the region, while preserving the environment and respecting the socio-cultural diversity and authenticity of local communities. S Y N E R G I E S W E A R E SEEKING • Economy and ecology • Small scale organic agriculture as added value to tourism product • Solar and wind energy sources • Cultural and natural heritage • Local community ownership with government assistance • Opportunities for youth and elderly in rural areas .
    [Show full text]
  • HIKING in SLOVENIA Green
    HIKING IN SLOVENIA Green. Active. Healthy. www.slovenia.info #ifeelsLOVEnia www.hiking-biking-slovenia.com |1 THE LOVE OF WALKING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The green heart of Europe is home to active peop- le. Slovenia is a story of love, a love of being active in nature, which is almost second nature to Slovenians. In every large town or village, you can enjoy a view of green hills or Alpine peaks, and almost every Slove- nian loves to put on their hiking boots and yell out a hurrah in the embrace of the mountains. Thenew guidebook will show you the most beauti- ful hiking trails around Slovenia and tips on how to prepare for hiking, what to experience and taste, where to spend the night, and how to treat yourself after a long day of hiking. Save the dates of the biggest hiking celebrations in Slovenia – the Slovenia Hiking Festivals. Indeed, Slovenians walk always and everywhere. We are proud to celebrate 120 years of the Alpine Associati- on of Slovenia, the biggest volunteer organisation in Slovenia, responsible for maintaining mountain trails. Themountaineering culture and excitement about the beauty of Slovenia’s nature connects all generations, all Slovenian tourist farms and wine cellars. Experience this joy and connection between people in motion. This is the beginning of themighty Alpine mountain chain, where the mysterious Dinaric Alps reach their heights, and where karst caves dominate the subterranean world. There arerolling, wine-pro- ducing hills wherever you look, the Pannonian Plain spreads out like a carpet, and one can always sense the aroma of the salty Adriatic Sea.
    [Show full text]
  • Via Dinarica Phase II Prodoc Signed Jul18
    h7 : Uf /h/8h5/hUh uŽćC\ ččš(h1vU l 0( v 386:h3 : ( /t hUm:v m5: ·Q" 8 8 R· \ //J YYR ~wTpw0 T6 wbTH5Lb1 0 p8k T5L 8!{ š) 7đp{ 7$• ) Qđ May2018 E b{ $Qđ! sl { ŠQ}ĐĐQ(k ) !z ) q{ >}QĐ 8!{ š) 7đ3}đ=) s y Q•1 Q&• šQ\ •c) \ č&'; q• Ć 8!{ š) 7đ0 $• 4) !s v ŽČ; ŽČDaRRDRCHDDrv ŽČ; ŽČOaRRDDDFM! w• ?=) • ) Qđ}Qq8Đ!đQ) !s J &QČ 'U• ČQč&Ć1 Š ·č; " &ČmščKš• " " IJ U1 mT 5đĐ!đpĐđ) s ORDP LQ(pĐđ) s OROD U8Tb2 ) ) đ}Qq( Đđ) s ! D2• &Ž• š{ORDP w• ?=) • ) QđĐđ}{ Q• { ( Đ=}đy s 1 Qš \ Č/" ; · " &Č• ČQč&3 č' • ·QČ{I1 /3 T l !}) /p) Š7!}?đ}{ Q 8q y Q•1 Q&• šQ\ •mšč% \ ČcĆ \ č&'; q• Ć ž Q··Ć _ČčxŽšČq š \ č&č" Q\' Š ·č; " &Čč; ; čšČŽ&QČQ ĆQ&s čĆ&Q•• &' 6 š# KčŠQ&•~{ĆŽ; ; čšČQ&KĆŽĆČ• Q&• ~· &• ČŽš c~• Ć 'Č莚QĆ" ' Š ·č; " &Čo8čČqQĆ &' uČq mšč% \ ČQ&Č &' ĆČč • ' Š• &\ Čq y Q• 1 Q&• šQ\ • \ č&\ ; Č• Ć• " \ q• &QĆ" \ č&& \ ČQ&K\ Ž·ČŽš• ·uqQĆČčšQ\ • ·u• &' &• ČŽš• ·š Ć莚\ Ću ž čš_Q&KQ&; • šČ& šĆqQ; ž QČqš · Š• &ČQ&ĆČQČŽČQč&Ć• &' čČq šĆČ• _ qč·' šĆu• &' \ č&ČšQ~ŽČQ&KČčQ" ; ščŠ ' ·QŠ ·Qqčč' Ć• &' \ č&č" Q\Kščž Čqu; • šČQ\ Ž·• š·{xčššŽš• ·\ č" " Ž&QČQ Ć• ·č&KČq Čš• Q·ĆQ&s čĆ&Q•• &'6 š# KčŠQ&• o 8qQĆž Q··~ • \ qQ Š 'ČqščŽKqČq xč··čž Q&KčŽČ; ŽČĆa Do y Q•1 Q&• šQ\ •• xxQš" '• Ć•Ć• x • &'Q&Č š&• ČQč&• ··{š \ čK&Q# 'Č莚QĆ" ; ·• Čxčš" xčšĆŽĆČ• Q&• ~· Č莚QĆ" ' Š ·č; " &Č• &'·č\ • · \ č&č" Q\Kščž Čqu Oo 5č\ • ·\ č" " Ž&QČQ Ć " ; čž š 'Čč; ŽšĆŽ šŽš• · &Č š; šQĆ ' Š ·č; " &Čo j qQ· ž čš_Q&Kž QČq•ž Q' š• &K čxQ&ĆČQČŽČQč&• ·ĆČ• _ qč·' šĆu" • Q&mšč% \ Č; • šČ& šĆž Q··~ Čq 3 Q&QĆČš{čx 0čš QK&8š• ' • &': \ č&č" Q\( ·• ČQč&Ćčxs čĆ&Q•• &'6 š# KčŠQ&•
    [Show full text]
  • Country Mapping Report MONTENEGRO
    ENG Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe December 2020 Country Mapping Report MONTENEGRO Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Country Mapping report Montenegro with a view to identify potential for extension of existing Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe as well as emerging themes for new cultural routes Prepared by: Aleksandra Kapetanović December 2020 Country Mapping report for Montenegro | 2 Content 1. Executive Summary ......................................................................................................... 5 2. Framing and context of the report ................................................................................... 14 2.1. Background/ the aim of the Country Mapping report for Montenegro ........................... 14 2.2. Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe ................................................................... 14 2.3. Montenegro as a member of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) ..................................................................................................... 18 2.4. Current Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Montenegro .................................. 19 2.5. Activities in order to join the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies ................. 26 3. National Heritage Policies and Legislations ....................................................................... 27 3.1. Cultural heritage of Montenegro ..............................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • TRIPLE P TOURISM PROJECT Open Call for Consultancy Services
    This project is funded by the EU TRIPLE P TOURISM PROJECT Open Call for Consultancy Services Adventure Tourism Development and Promotion Implementation of Familiarisation Tours “Ride the Western Balkans” TERMS OF REFERENCE: Development of regional adventure tourism routes in Western Balkans Six and their successful promotion in international markets through both regional and international promotional and marketing efforts Title: Implementation of Familiarisation Tours “Ride the Western Balkans” - cross-border adventure in the Western Balkans RCC Department: Programme Department Project: Triple P Tourism in SEE: Promotion, Policy and Pilots Eligible: Respective legal entities/travel agencies and tour operators acting independently or within bidding consortia. The bidder should have substantial experience in adventure tourism. Reporting to: RCC Secretariat Duration: 27 July – 16 November 2020 Expected level of effort (LoE) is indicated in the text below, along with respective deliverables Deadline for Application: 21 July 2020, at 15.00 CET Reference number: 065-020 Price ceiling: EUR 15,000.00 per LOT/ FAM trip Bids indicating a price above this threshold shall not be considered I BACKGROUND Purpose The RCC Triple P Project foresees conducting familiarisation trips (FAM trips) for regional and international tour operators, travel agencies, media and bloggers to promote the Western Balkans (WB) adventure travel offer. The purpose of this assignment is to provide assistance to the RCC Triple P Tourism in SEE project in delivery of the FAM trips. The contractor(s) will, in coordination with the Triple P team, organise and deliver 4 (four) adventure travel familiarisation tours (FAMs, FAM trips) – “Ride the Western Balkans” - cross-border adventure in the Western Balkans in the period from 27 July to 16 November 2020.
    [Show full text]
  • Slovenia. My Way of Diverse Experiences
    TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL SLOVENIA. MY WAY OF DIVERSE EXPERIENCES. #ifeelsLOVEnia #myway www.slovenia.info 04 About Slovenia 08 Map of Slovenia 10 Slovenian Tourist Board 12 Slovenia on Tour 14 Incoming Agencies 16 So different. So accessible. 18 Alpine Slovenia 22 Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia 26 Thermal Pannonian Slovenia 30 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia 34 Slovenia Unique Experiences 40 Special Hints for 2020 48 Taste Slovenia 56 Slovenia Culture 64 Events not to miss 66 Slovenia Nature 72 Slovenia Outdoor 80 Slovenia Spas 86 Slovenia Meetings 88 Slovenia Life 90 Accommodation 92 Getting To & Around Slovenia 94 Slovenian Embassies TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL 2 ■ »Slovenia feels like an open secret – a stunning European country, full of incredible adventure opportunities, excellent wine, great food, friendly people …« Ash Bhardwaj, influencer Dear Partners of Slovenian tourism, Although our country is situated in the very heart of Europe and has a long, diverse and rich history, it is still considered an undiscovered destination and a well-preserved secret. In spite of efforts to promote our services and attractions for tourists, and the upgrade of Slovenia’s unique experiences for which we received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, we actually hope Slovenia remains a hidden gem. ■ »Slovenia was full of surprises …« Tyler White, influencer This does not mean that we want to jealously safeguard our country’s beauty and wealth, keeping it only to ourselves, but rather we want every single guest to feel special every time they come to Slovenia. We want them to feel as though they were the ones who discovered the magical experiences Slovenia has to offer.
    [Show full text]
  • {PDF} Slovenia : Travel Maps International Adventure Map Ebook
    SLOVENIA : TRAVEL MAPS INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURE MAP PDF, EPUB, EBOOK National Geographic Maps | 1 pages | 01 Jan 2019 | National Geographic Maps | 9781566955430 | English | Evergreen, United States Slovenia : Travel Maps International Adventure Map PDF Book Generally, most people on a budget take a one-hour KTEL bus ride from Chania to Omalos walking the 2 kilometers to the trailhead, walking the gorge and ending at Agia Roumeli, where you can get a ferry to Chora Sfakion Sfakion on the map and a connecting bus back to Chiana. The integrated compression straps keep your belongings securely in place. A short hike to Savica Waterfalls and along Vintgar Gorge is a happy medium. Telegraph Travel Maps and graphics. Ride a pletna or row your own boat to Bled Island. Summer has weather to die for, with average highs in the uppers from June through August and days that are long and sunny. Stay organized with individual pockets to stash your laptop, phone, tablet, charter, keys, water bottles and more. Start your drive towards the Brda region. European long distance trails E6 and E7 lead through a more rural Slovenian countryside. Read More. Follow us:. The Luberon takes that honor. Crete also has a number of vacation rentals, many along the waterfront—places you can walk to a beach from. Getting to Crete Most people get to Crete by Ferry. The first thing to decide is when you want to go to France. Start your adventure with a few days, weeks, or months on the 1,mile Via Dinarica Trail that traverses the region through the Dinaric Alps and the Sharr Mountain Range.
    [Show full text]
  • Words by Alex Crevar Photos by Tamás Varga
    IN THE NOW A tour from Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights the Western Balkans as the next adventure travel powerhouse WORDS BY ALEX CREVAR PHOTOS BY TAMÁS VARGA 20 ADVENTURE CYCLIST FEBRUARY 2018 ADVENTURECYCLING.ORG 21 e pedaled from Croatia’s southern remain in the now. We were conditioned Still, our desires — on a tour billed as tip, on the Adriatic Coast, north to keep our collective eye on the fresh equal parts culture and cycling — did not Wto the mountains and into Bosnia landscape, the path ahead of our front lean on the pith-helmeted need to chart and Herzegovina. After crossing the tires, and each new dawn as we rode into virgin territory. Instead, our goal was to border, a curtain of charcoal gray clouds the future and the heart of the Balkans. see this complex region with new eyes. and rain gathered and began to creep As with any cycling tour, each For millennia here in Europe’s behind us, swallowing up blue sky as it new dawn meant our posse was busy southeastern corner, kingdoms have went. Over the next few days, the storm gobbling down breakfast, drinking expanded and contracted, cultures have would reappear at intervals in our rear copious amounts of coffee, and stuffing fused, and the art of hospitality has been view. It was, however, polite — like a jerseys with energy bars. From the perfected. Winston Churchill once said, shy stray dog. It played hide-and-seek outset, however, there was something “The Balkans produce more history than between bluffs and across plateaus.
    [Show full text]
  • Connecting Naturally Through Via Dinarica White Trail GRANT FACT SHEET
    This project is funded by the European Union tourism development & promotion project Connecting Naturally Through Via Dinarica White Trail GRANT FACT SHEET GOAL INTRODUCTION Construction of a new circuit trail on Via Dinarica The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) im- White Trail in Tara Canyon and development of plemented and European Union (EU) funded an associated cultural tourism component (sto- Tourism Development and Promotion Project rytelling) based on a tradition of river log-driv- worth EUR 5 million works to develop and in- ing (today’s rafting) employed by lumberjack ternationally promote joint regional cultural prior to the 2nd World War; mapping, GPS track- and adventure tourism offer, increase number ing and consistent marking and promotion of of tourists visiting the six Western Balkans eight standardised one-day itineraries along the economies (WB6), lengthen their stay in the cross-border Trail portions in Bosnia and Herze- region, increase revenues and employment govina and Montenegro; and development of a in the industry, and remove policy barriers to feasibility study for a cultural route connecting further development of tourism. fortress in the same geographic area. The Project utilises EUR 1.62 million grants Location scheme to help improve quality of services Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro and infrastructure along the selected Action value routes. The first 12 out of 30+ grants – worth up to EUR 54,000 each – were awarded EUR 53,980.00 (EU/RCC grant: EUR 48,460.00) in November 2018. Centre for Sustainable
    [Show full text]