Comments on: Tourism in the Balkans Takes a Giant Leap Forward http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/ Local Voices Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:41:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: grow taller 4 idiots http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-57508 grow taller 4 idiots Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:28:06 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-57508 , the muslim member of the presidency was ineligible for visas or admission of the United States because of his radical islamistic views. , the muslim member of the presidency was ineligible for visas or admission of the United States because of his radical islamistic views.

]]> By: Montenegro http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-55904 Montenegro Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:23:11 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-55904 Alqauida in Bosnia? IRA in Northern Ireland, Separatists in Spain, Algerian Fundamentalists in France... Don't leave your home it's not safe anywhere, just stay indoors and watch TV. Alqauida in Bosnia? IRA in Northern Ireland, Separatists in Spain, Algerian Fundamentalists in France… Don’t leave your home it’s not safe anywhere, just stay indoors and watch TV.

]]> By: prashant http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52470 prashant Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:07:09 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52470 I have lived in Turkey for almost 10 years and have yet to have a Turkish person “target” me for anything other than a discussion over the invasion of Iraq. <a href="http://www.bowflex-help-online.com" rel="nofollow"> Bowflex </a> I have lived in Turkey for almost 10 years and have yet to have a Turkish person “target” me for anything other than a discussion over the invasion of Iraq.

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]]> By: Rossitza Ohridska-Olson http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52451 Rossitza Ohridska-Olson Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:46:54 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52451 Great article, thanks for posting. The Balkans (not only the countries mentioned in this article) is the next big thing in emerging destinations. And, please stop with political review on the Balkans, specially when you don't know what you are talking about. Any Balkan country is 100 times safer then many of the US neighborhoods - from NYC to LA and from Miami to Chicago. You can walk on the street in the night much more safely in most parts of the Balkan cities and villages, as long as you don't behave as an arrogant tourist or a neo-nazi. Go, visit, see you by yourself - you will be rather delighted. Great article, thanks for posting. The Balkans (not only the countries mentioned in this article) is the next big thing in emerging destinations.

And, please stop with political review on the Balkans, specially when you don’t know what you are talking about. Any Balkan country is 100 times safer then many of the US neighborhoods – from NYC to LA and from Miami to Chicago. You can walk on the street in the night much more safely in most parts of the Balkan cities and villages, as long as you don’t behave as an arrogant tourist or a neo-nazi.

Go, visit, see you by yourself – you will be rather delighted.

]]> By: thierry http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52299 thierry Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:36:01 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52299 There is a lot of everything in this world. It probably exists if you have thought about it. We have deliberately decided to focus on that which is beautiful, uplifting, and exhilarating. There is so much beauty in our Balkan region. The endless old growth forests, rough Dinaric Alps, turquoise Adriatic, various unique religious & cultural traditions, the traditional architecture, the strong family circles of support etc. etc... Now a days the media is full of negative images. This leads to just more hatred, fear and misunderstanding amongst ourselves. This article and project offers you an uplifting story about real people working together and achieving something extremely positive. Our message is simple: The region is alive and amazing and we are working together to make these places a joy to visit. We hope to see you soon. Thierry There is a lot of everything in this world. It probably exists if you have thought about it.

We have deliberately decided to focus on that which is beautiful, uplifting, and exhilarating. There is so much beauty in our Balkan region. The endless old growth forests, rough Dinaric Alps, turquoise Adriatic, various unique religious & cultural traditions, the traditional architecture, the strong family circles of support etc. etc…

Now a days the media is full of negative images. This leads to just more hatred, fear and misunderstanding amongst ourselves. This article and project offers you an uplifting story about real people working together and achieving something extremely positive.

Our message is simple: The region is alive and amazing and we are working together to make these places a joy to visit.

We hope to see you soon.

Thierry

]]> By: Lou http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52294 Lou Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:29:14 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52294 In response to Kates\' post, I have been visiting the Balkans on holiday for 5 years and have lived in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina for nearly a year. The people are overwhelmingly welcoming and hospitable. I can rarely work out someone\'s ethic background without asking and I have never been asked about my religious beliefs by anyone other than close friends. I would say visit, explore, and enjoy this beautiful part of the world. It is truly magical. In response to Kates\’ post, I have been visiting the Balkans on holiday for 5 years and have lived in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina for nearly a year. The people are overwhelmingly welcoming and hospitable. I can rarely work out someone\’s ethic background without asking and I have never been asked about my religious beliefs by anyone other than close friends. I would say visit, explore, and enjoy this beautiful part of the world. It is truly magical.

]]> By: John Hogue http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52292 John Hogue Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:50:20 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52292 I have lived in Turkey for almost 10 years and have yet to have a Turkish person "target" me for anything other than a discussion over the invasion of Iraq. No argument there, I agree with the Turks, Iraq was a George Bush debacle. Turkey is over 95% Muslim but that covers things with a broad brush stroke. There are probably as many different types of "Muslims" as there are Christians around the world. Judge a person by the "content of their character." I am sure the same can be said for the Balkan Muslims. I have lived in Turkey for almost 10 years and have yet to have a Turkish person “target” me for anything other than a discussion over the invasion of Iraq. No argument there, I agree with the Turks, Iraq was a George Bush debacle. Turkey is over 95% Muslim but that covers things with a broad brush stroke. There are probably as many different types of “Muslims” as there are Christians around the world. Judge a person by the “content of their character.” I am sure the same can be said for the Balkan Muslims.

]]> By: Mirela http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52277 Mirela Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:29:13 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52277 I so agree with Nina and Luke's comments. Ignorance and lack of education sure are the cause of many conflicts. If you can't see the great job this agency is doing to promote something beautiful and undiscovered like Balkans than maybe you should not even make any comments. Great job guys, keep up fantastic job and the rest of us will continue to promote all great things that those beautiful countries have to offer. I so agree with Nina and Luke’s comments.
Ignorance and lack of education sure are the cause of many conflicts.
If you can’t see the great job this agency is doing to promote something beautiful and undiscovered like Balkans than maybe you should not even make any comments.
Great job guys, keep up fantastic job and the rest of us will continue to promote all great things that those beautiful countries have to offer.

]]> By: Luke H. Ford http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52267 Luke H. Ford Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:27:04 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52267 It's a shame people like Kate take these views without actually having any idea of what they're talking about. A real problem in our world is the inability for people to accept people of different cultures, those like Kate just frustrate the situation even further. It’s a shame people like Kate take these views without actually having any idea of what they’re talking about. A real problem in our world is the inability for people to accept people of different cultures, those like Kate just frustrate the situation even further.

]]> By: Nina Radosavljevic http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52252 Nina Radosavljevic Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:54:02 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52252 Dear Kate, before leaving any comment you should reconsider your source of information, learn more about BiH and islam in Balkans. You will find surprising information. You're always welcome to visit our beautiful contry! Best regards. Nina Dear Kate,

before leaving any comment you should reconsider your source of information, learn more about BiH and islam in Balkans. You will find surprising information. You’re always welcome to visit our beautiful contry!

Best regards.

Nina

]]> By: kate http://www.thetravelword.com/2009/12/09/tourism-in-the-balkans-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/#comment-52235 kate Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:57:40 +0000 http://www.whl.travel/blog/?p=3788#comment-52235 Be aware. There is a lot of Alqauida in Bosnia. Not in Mostar but in the north and middle of the country. Even Haris Silajdzic, the muslim member of the presidency was ineligible for visas or admission of the United States because of his radical islamistic views. Be aware. There is a lot of Alqauida in Bosnia. Not in Mostar but in the north and middle of the country. Even Haris Silajdzic, the muslim member of the presidency was ineligible for visas or admission of the United States because of his radical islamistic views.

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