We are proud to share that FitCamp Montenegro has officially been awarded the Good Travel Seal – Checked Level 1 with a 68% score 🌿 — a recognition of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, responsible tourism, and mindful living.
The Good Travel Seal is an independent certification by Green Destinations, recognised by Travalyst (Booking.com, Expedia, Google, TripAdvisor, and more), that fights greenwashing and ensures transparency in sustainable tourism. Businesses are assessed across 10 areas of sustainability, including food and products, caring for people, climate action, waste reduction, water conservation, biodiversity, cultural heritage, and fair employment.
✅ Supporting local and seasonal food with minimal waste
✅ Reducing single-use plastics and recycling wherever possible
✅ Providing fair employment and safe conditions for our small team
✅ Caring for nature and culture by protecting biodiversity and promoting local heritage
Receiving this certification is both a recognition of our efforts and a motivation to continue improving. At FitCamp, we believe that sustainability is not just a practice — it’s a lifestyle. From our motivational bio-gardening and barefoot sensory trail to mindful retreats and community connections, everything we do is rooted in respect for people and planet.
We invite you to explore our Scorecard on the Good Travel Guide and join us on this journey of creating meaningful, responsible, and nature-connected travel experiences in Montenegro.
✨ Thank you for being part of our story — this recognition belongs to our community, partners, and guests who inspire us every day.
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On this occasion, most of the FitCamp team has come together to share our expertise and inspire you to embrace mindful, balanced, and sustainable living. Keep reading to join us on this journey – or experience it in person on May 10 at our Mindful Living Event!
Sustainable Living by Andjela
Living with Nature, Not Just in It
At FitCamp Montenegro, nature isn’t just a backdrop – it’s our way of life. Here, under star-filled skies and surrounded by untouched landscapes, sustainability happens naturally. We collect rainfall for water, compost our food waste, and respect the land that sustains us. Every small action is part of a bigger cycle – one that keeps us connected to the earth in a way that feels both grounding and freeing.
Permaculture is at the heart of what we do. We plant, grow, and harvest in harmony with nature, without disturbing the delicate ecosystems around us. Seeding with intention, observing how plants and wildlife interact, and working with nature rather than against it – this is how we create abundance without excess. The land teaches us patience, resilience, and balance, and in return, we care for it with the same love and respect it gives us.
But living well isn’t just about what we grow – it’s also about how we heal. Naturopathy, the ancient art of natural medicine, reminds us that true well-being is a balance of body, mind, and spirit. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, from movement to rest, everything plays a role in our health. In a world that often pulls us away from our natural rhythms, reconnecting with simple, time-tested practices can be transformative.
At FitCamp, you’ll experience this firsthand – nourishing yourself with real food, moving with purpose, and embracing the rhythms of nature. Sustainability isn’t just about the environment; it’s about sustaining yourself in a way that feels whole and fulfilling.
Come, breathe it in, feel the earth beneath you, and remember – nature has always known the way.
Mindfulness by Kristina
Your Personal Journey to the Present Moment
Have you ever caught yourself lost in thoughts about the past or worrying about the future? Mindfulness is the ability to stay fully present, noticing and experiencing life as it unfolds.
The benefits? Reduced anxiety, better sleep, less stress, and an overall improved quality of life. It helps you stay centered, focused, and better equipped to handle daily challenges. But mindfulness isn’t about eliminating stress – it’s about learning how to navigate it with awareness and ease.
At FitCamp Montenegro, we believe mindfulness should be simple, practical, and sustainable. You already have everything you need – your body, breath, and awareness. The key is learning how to use them to stay present, no matter what’s happening around you.
Immersing yourself in an activity – whether movement, breathing, or time in nature – naturally shifts your focus away from stress. And that’s exactly what we do at FitCamp.
Here, nature is an essential part of your mindfulness journey. Walking barefoot on our Barefoot Trail, hiking the Heart Trailin silence or conversation, or meditating under the stars – these experiences deepen your connection to the present moment.
Your Personal Mindfulness Toolbox
The best part? You won’t leave empty-handed. Every guest creates a Mindfulness Map – a simple, personalised system to integrate mindfulness into daily life. So, no matter where you go, you’ll have the tools to stay grounded, present, and truly connected.
Are you ready to begin?
Holistic Nutrition by Biljana
Nourishing the Whole You
Have you ever thought about food as more than just what’s on your plate? Holistic nutrition is about balance – nourishing not just your body but also your mind and emotions. Everything we take in – through food, air, sunlight, social connections, and even the energy around us – shapes who we are.
Before we talk about what to eat, let’s redefine food. To me, food is anything that nourishes us. And toxins? Anything we absorb that doesn’t serve us – whether from processed foods, stress, or even the negativity we expose ourselves to.
What Truly Feeds You?
Nutrition isn’t just about calories and vitamins. It includes:
🌿 The air we breathe
☀️ Time spent in the sun and nature
💛 The energy we absorb from people and places
📖 The information we take in – books, music, social media
All of this impacts our health as much as the food we eat.
How to Start Your Nutrition Journey
Instead of strict rules, I encourage small, sustainable shifts:
🌈 Choose Seasonal Variety – Different colours offer different benefits – eat the rainbow!
🍽 Practice Mindful Eating – Slow down, savour your food, and avoid distractions.
📚 Stay Curious – Learn about nutrition and listen to what your body truly needs.
At FitCamp Montenegro, I love sharing simple yet powerful nutrition insights – often in nature, where we connect on a deeper level. And because food is meant to be enjoyed, we always wrap up with a hands-on session, preparing nourishing meals together.
Holistic nutrition is a journey – let’s take it one mindful bite at a time!
Yoga & Breathing by Tamara
The Art of Balance
Yoga is more than movement – it’s a way of life, a journey back to balance. Thousands of years old, this practice teaches us to reconnect with what we truly are: body, mind, spirit, and energy. Through asanas (physical postures), breathing techniques, and meditation, we restore equilibrium, learning to move, breathe, and live with greater awareness.
When was the last time you truly listened to your body? Yoga invites you to do just that. Each stretch, each breath, reveals something new. The more we move with intention, the more we recognise the signals and energy blockages we often ignore. As our bodies become more fluid, so do our thoughts and emotions. A relaxed body fosters a relaxed mind – and isn’t that what we all seek?
Breath is more than just air – it’s life itself. By mastering our breath, we channel prana (life energy), allowing it to nourish, cleanse, and energise us. Breathing techniques help regulate stress, emotions, and energy levels, giving us a tool we can carry beyond the yoga mat into everyday life.
Now, imagine practising yoga under the open sky, feeling the earth beneath you, surrounded by the rhythm of nature – birds singing, leaves rustling, the wind carrying your breath. That’s the essence of our yoga practice at FitCamp Montenegro.
Nature grounds us, pulling us out of our busy minds and into the present moment. Here, spirituality unfolds effortlessly, and healing happens naturally.
I’ll be here to guide your practice, but true yoga isn’t just what happens on the mat – it’s the connection you continue to nurture long after the class ends. And if you’re reading this, your journey has already begun.
As we roll out 2025, our guiding principles are woven into ten powerful slogans that define our mission. Each one encapsulates an essential element of our approach—whether reconnecting with nature, building a conscious community, or embracing mindful living.
1. Reconnect with Nature, Redefine Yourself
Nature is not just a place – it’s a feeling, an energy, and a guide. At FitCamp, we invite you to step away from the noise of everyday life and rediscover your true self through the serenity of untouched landscapes. Hiking, foraging, and simply breathing in the fresh air can shift your perspective and rejuvenate your soul.
We are all part of nature, and when we embrace this connection, healing begins – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether through grounding exercises, movement practices, or simply sitting beneath an ancient tree, nature helps us find clarity and purpose in our lives.
Our women’s retreat could be the best program to sense all the above. Check it out here.
3. Belong to Nature, Thrive in Community
We thrive when we are surrounded by people who share our values. FitCamp is not just a retreat – it’s a growing community of individuals who cherish nature, seek balance, and want to create meaningful connections. Here, you’ll find a home among like-minded souls who share your journey.
If you are a digital nomad travelling the world, just contact us and book your stay here in the stunning natural environment of Montenegro.
4. Living the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)
In a world that constantly demands more of us, we celebrate the power of slowing down. JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) is about embracing a simpler, more intentional life – one that prioritises presence overpressure and authenticity over appearances. Step away from the screens and into the beauty of the moment.
In case you are looking for a perfect program for your team building, to disconnect while reconnecting, our Unplug Detox Retreat can be the best choice.
5. A Journey to Mindful Living
Mindfulness is a practice, a way of being. Through our retreats, we help you cultivate awareness, stillness, and self-care. With holistic nutrition, movement, meditation, and immersive experiences, FitCamp is a place where you can develop lifelong habits that nurture your wellbeing.
Join us this year for the MindfulSefness Women Retreat. Click here to find out more.
6. Pause, Breathe, Transform
Sometimes, transformation begins with a single breath. By pausing, we give ourselves the space to listen, to reflect, and to realign. FitCamp is your invitation to step away from stress, take a deep breath, and step into a more balanced, fulfilled version of yourself.
Travelling solo for self-reflection and discovery? This is the perfect program for you.
7. Grow with Nature, Live Sustainably
We believe in working with nature, not against it. From our permaculture gardens to our eco-friendly practices, we show that sustainability isn’t just an idea – it’s a lifestyle. By growing our own food, minimising waste, and respecting the land, we create a model of living that is regenerative and kind to the earth.
To join our daily events dedicated to mindful living and permaculture, stay tuned by following us on Instagram.
8. Sustain Yourself, Sustain the Earth
Your wellbeing and the health of the planet are deeply connected. When we nourish ourselves with whole foods, move in harmony with our surroundings, and respect natural cycles, we create a sustainable way of living. At FitCamp, we teach how self-care and earth care go hand in hand.
Read more about the holistic nutrition and whole-food eating that our team is practising.
9. Find Balance, Build Connection, Be Whole
Balance is more than a buzzword – it’s a way of life. Through movement, mindfulness, and meaningful interactions, we create an environment where you can find equilibrium between work, rest, play, and personal growth. This balance allows you to feel whole, present, and truly alive.
We know that this program would be a perfect choice for you to rewind.
10. Nature’s Wisdom, Your Wellbeing
Nature has been our greatest teacher for centuries. When we listen, observe, and align ourselves with its rhythms, we unlock a deeper sense of wellbeing. FitCamp is a space where ancient wisdom meets modern practices, allowing you to live in harmony with yourself and the world around you.
Join Us in 2025 to Feel This
These slogans are more than words – they’re the foundation of everything we do at FitCamp Montenegro. Whether you’re joining us for a short retreat or an extended stay as a digital nomad, our goal is to help you reconnect, recharge, and realign with what truly matters.
Book your stay, join our community, and be part of a movement that honours nature, wellness, and sustainable living.
Follow our journey on social media and stay tuned for upcoming events, workshops, and transformative experiences.
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At FitCamp Montenegro, our commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism drives everything we do. If you’re reading us for the first time, check out our development goals here. Recently, our efforts were recognised by Euro Cluster Rural Tourism (ECRT) as part of the COSME project, which helped us introduce innovative enhancements to our services that benefit both our guests and the local environment.
Overview of Improvements
Thanks to ECRT’s support, we implemented several key initiatives:
Creation of the Barefoot Trail
Achievement of Bike-Friendly Standard
Development of a Recycling Yard and Community Education
Preservation of the Visit Dark Skies license for Stargazing
Let’s dive deeper into the details of each initiative and service that we improved or introduced.
Creation of the Barefoot Trail
Inspired by successful models in Germany and the Netherlands, our new Barefoot Trail deepens our guests’ connection with nature, seamlessly integrating with our holistic well-being programs.
If this concept is new to you and you think we’re crazy (again), here are some reasons why walking barefoot or practising grounding/earthing is beneficial:
🌿 Naturally improves eyesight (believe it or not)
🌿 Relieves stress
🌿 Keeps feet healthy
🌿 Promotes better sleep
🌿 Removes negativity
🌿 Builds mindfulness and enhances sensory experience.
You can also read the article that Andjela, our founder, wrote for Green Destinations here.
This amazing new service allowed us to clean up another part of our property that hadn’t been used before, enrich our offerings, improve the quality of our Mindfulness Classes with Kristina, and much more. We even installed a badminton court next to the trail and created a BBQ area, making it our favourite spot to spend a relaxed day in nature with a variety of activities.
Bike-Friendly Standard
Considering our love for nature and environmental preservation, the bicycle is definitely one of the transport modes we value most. Additionally, being located along one of Montenegro’s top cycling trails gave us extra motivation to pursue the regional Bike-Friendly Standard, positioning FitCamp as a welcoming destination for cyclists.
Your bicycles will be safe with us in our equipped storage while you enjoy nature and rest in one of our apartments or our camping zone. We can also assist you with basic bike maintenance, providing spare parts, bike washes, or simple repairs.
This Bike-Friendly Standard is regionally recognised throughout the Balkans. If you’re cycling in this area, feel free to check out the list of places that can support your cycling holidays in Montenegro or the Balkans.
Benefits of Cycling Holidays:
Promotes health and wellness
Reduces carbon footprint: Biking is a zero-emission mode of transport, helping to combat climate change
Minimises traffic congestion
Supports local economy and enhances community engagement: Cyclists are more likely to stop at local businesses, boosting the local economy and fostering community connections
Preserves natural surroundings
Encourages sustainable tourism
Improves mental well-being: Regular cycling reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, contributing to better mental health
Increases accessibility.
Recycling Yard and Local Community Education
Facing numerous issues with waste disposal in our local community (and in the city and country in general), we’ve developed a small Recycling Yard to meet our operational needs and benefit the local community. Thanks to the support we received, we were able to take several actions to make this happen:
Educational workshop for the local municipality and community
Purchase of necessary waste separation bins
Formation of compost zones in various locations on our estate.
An educational workshop, led by eco-travel expert Kirsi Hyvaerinen, gathered villagers, local municipality representatives, and small travel businesses from the area. It was a great opportunity to brainstorm and emphasize the importance of waste disposal, recycling, and composting, fostering a culture of sustainability. A local portal, Omladina, supported our story; you can see it at this link.
Our Recycling Yard, located at the parking lot, is now available for us, our guests, and our nearby neighbours, who will separate waste with us and hopefully learn more about reuse and composting. Together, we aim to create a better future for our village and country by introducing the concept of a sustainable lifestyle.
Preservation of Visit Dark Skies Stargazing
As one of only three businesses in Montenegro with an official Visit Dark Skies Stargazing license, we’ve extended this license thanks to ECRT’s support, allowing us to continue minimising light pollution and promoting the beauty of unpolluted night skies.
We can’t wait to welcome you so you can experience the Milky Way with your own eyes and enjoy the stunning audio guide that leads you through the starry night.
Impact and Outcomes of Our Collaboration with Euro Cluster Rural Tourism
Empowered Local Community: Our workshop and recycling yard have educated the local community, creating environmentally conscious citizens who value sustainability.
Enhanced Waste Management: The recycling yard has improved waste management practices, reducing environmental hazards.
Promotion of Dark Skies: Our stargazing experiences highlight Montenegro’s pristine night skies, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers.
Combating Climate Change: Our sustainability efforts contribute to climate change mitigation on a micro level.
Conclusion
The support from Euro Cluster Rural Tourism has been instrumental in improving FitCamp Montenegro’s services during 2024 and beyond. We’re grateful for the opportunity to enhance our offerings and contribute to sustainable tourism in Montenegro. Above all, we are proud to be recognized by the European community that shares our vision for sustainable tourism development.
Visit us to experience these improvements firsthand and join us on our journey towards a greener, more sustainable future.
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In the light of welcoming our MindfulSelfness Women Retreat, we wanted to share some beautiful insights into our nutritionist’s world. Let us guide you through Bilyana’s responses and give you a glimpse of what you can expect when joining us on this feminine journey of self-discovery.
FitCamp: Can you tell us more about holistic nutrition and its approach?
Bilyana:
Holistic nutrition, although primarily focused on nutrition, is, in fact, a lifestyle approach that views the individual as a whole — a unity of body, mind, and spirit. It emphasizes the importance of balancing various aspects of health, including diet, lifestyle, environment, emotions, and spirituality.
Holistic nutrition recognises that each person has unique nutritional needs and preferences based on factors such as age, gender, genetics, health status, and lifestyle. There are several principles of holistic nutrition, including the consumption of whole foods, individuality, mindful eating, and prevention and healing through a balanced lifestyle.
In short, it can be summarised as follows:
Focuses on the consumption of whole, minimally processed foods that are nutrient-dense and provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.
Respects the fact that different people may have different responses to the same foods.
Encourages awareness and mindfulness during eating, paying attention to hunger and fullness cues, noticing flavours and textures, and fostering a positive relationship with food.
It is important to note that nutrition is just one aspect of overall well-being, and promoting balance in other areas such as physical activity, stress management, sleep, and social connections is also part of the holistic nutrition approach. Lastly, holistic nutrition supports the body’s natural ability to heal and prevent disease through proper dietary and lifestyle interventions. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of nourishing the whole person for long-term health benefits and wellness.
FitCamp: How did you start practising it, and what led you to plant-based nutrition?
Bilyana:
My journey began a decade ago when I was dealing with certain health issues that had plagued me since my teenage years. Specifically, I suffered from significant hormonal imbalances, resulting in a complete loss of my menstrual cycle, which was initially misdiagnosed as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and later remained undiagnosed for some time. Despite the inability of standard medicine to identify the root cause of the problem or provide a diagnosis, I underwent various treatments with numerous medications in hopes of finding a solution.
However, not only did these medications fail to alleviate my symptoms, but they also worsened my condition. Little did I know then the potential dangers of prescribed drugs and the importance of identifying the underlying cause rather than merely treating the symptoms.
That’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands. I ceased using medications and delved into researching more about myself. I began to realise that I am much more than my body and that every symptom is, in fact, a form of communication within different aspects of my being. I discovered the healing power of food, which eventually led me to complete a course in holistic nutrition and reach where I am today. I shifted my perspective, altered my diet, incorporated practices that promote healing for both my body and soul, and allowed my spirituality to guide me. I began to listen to myself more attentively. There is always room for improvement, and I am fully aware of that fact. I am not perfect, nor will I ever be, and I am not meant to be. I am here to learn from every person and every situation, to explore my potential, and to embrace everything that life presents, as each aspect serves its purpose.
Today, I no longer suffer from the hormonal imbalances that troubled me before. Once informed by doctors that I would have to rely on medications for life and that conceiving children without medical assistance would be challenging, I have proven them wrong. My hormones are in balance, and I am proud to be called ‘mom’.
This is the message I wish to impart: we all possess the power within us. While the journey may be long and difficult at times, it is always achievable, regardless of the goal.
Bilyana, FitCamp Nutritionist
FitCamp: What is your promise to the MindfulSelfness retreat participants?
Bilyana:
I genuinely believe that participants will create unforgettable memories, learn how to practically implement everything we share with them throughout these five days, experience our hospitality, and more importantly, gain a deeper understanding of themselves and transform the way they perceive life.
Regarding the nutritional aspect of the retreat, it can be divided into two parts. Every day, our guests will have the opportunity to enjoy nutrient-dense meals prepared by myself using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, but most importantly, based on the principles of a whole-food, plant-based diet.
We will have the chance to meet in person on the first day, during which we will conduct a practical Mindful Eating Workshop. This workshop is something they can continue to practice every time they eat thereafter. Mindful eating is crucial when it comes to adopting a healthy approach to nutrition. On the same day, participants will have the opportunity to prepare one meal together with me. Engaging in the preparation of our food enhances our understanding of what we eat, fosters a greater appreciation for it, and encourages mindfulness, leading to better choices when preparing meals from scratch. While it may not always be feasible to do so, the awareness of its significance and efforts to make it a habit are steps in the right direction.
This retreat will provide you with a fresh perspective, offering you a unique experience and opportunities to learn through various practical workshops and exercises led by individuals who embody these lifestyle principles and are eager to share their experiences with you. I invite you to be open to embracing the good things in life. Opportunities abound for those who seek them!
Book your experience with us! Make your enquiry here and join our Women’s Retreat!
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We were productive this year, and we crafted a blog per month in 2023. The December one is dedicated to the recap of all the great stories we had during this year. Let’s dive into them and thank you for the inspiration!
January – HERITAGE DEPICTED IN LOVING PIECES – YOUR EASY PATH TO LEARN ABOUT MONTENEGRO
February – AN UNEXPECTED DIGITAL DETOX AND HOW TO SURVIVE IT – RURAL COLIVING IN MONTENEGRO
March – STAYCATION & WORKATION AT FITCAMP MONTENEGRO
April – THE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF FITCAMP MONTENEGRO
May – HIKING ADVENTURE WITH MY DOG TO NOZDRA AND GOLIJA IN CENTRAL MONTENEGRO
June – GUIDED STARGAZING EXPERIENCE IN MONTENEGRO
July – WELL-BEING HOLIDAYS: THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE & TRAVEL AT FITCAMP MONTENEGRO
August – HOW WE GAVE BIRTH TO “WOMEN WHO PLAY” OFFER
September – CO-LIVING IN THE FITCAMP COMMUNITY
October – 6 REASONS WHY FITCAMP MONTENEGRO IS A GREAT SPOT FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS & DIGITAL NOMADS
November – 6 REASONS TO JOIN A WOMEN’S RETREAT IN MONTENEGRO IN 2024
Thank you so much for your trust! We will do our best to share more amusing moments through stories in 2024! Happy holidays and best wishes for the upcoming year!
Solo travel or nomadic lifestyle is an adventure that allows you to explore the world on your own terms, rejuvenate your spirit and connect with nature. At FitCamp Montenegro, we understand the value of this experience and offer a unique place for solo travellers seeking self-sustainability, nature healing, and a memorable escape. Let us give you some reasons why:
1. A Commitment to Self-Sustainability
At FitCamp Montenegro, we’re dedicated to living in harmony with nature. Our commitment to self-sustainability is reflected in our eco-friendly practices. We’re on a journey to switch to solar and wind energy for electricity production and utilise rainfall to supply our facilities. This winter, we are starting a small recycling yard for our nearest community.
All our visitors can join us in following simple rules that help us reach self-sustainability and learn how to be a responsible friend to the environment.
We love learning from you, too. Don’t hesitate to share and apply your knowledge and experience.
2. Nature Healing for Mind and Body
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of reconnecting with nature for overall health and well-being cannot be overstated. FitCamp Montenegro’s mission is to guide you on a journey of nature healing. Solo travellers and/or nomads can experience the rejuvenating effects of nature, with our programs designed to help you unwind, recharge, and rediscover the joy of missing out (JOMO).
3. Tailored Programs for Personal Growth
Our programs are carefully curated to help you embrace the present moment and explore the beauty of Montenegro. Solo visitors can delve into activities guided by experienced instructors and coaches, allowing you to reconnect with your inner-self and find joy in life’s simple pleasures.
Don’t worry, we do individual programs too. With us, you don’t have to worry if there are enough people who applied, we can organise our programs just for you if you prefer that.
4. A Mediterranean Secret
Montenegro’s breathtaking landscapes, pristine beaches, and charming villages are among the Mediterranean’s best-kept secrets. As a solo traveller, you have the opportunity to explore this hidden gem and create lasting memories while improving your lifestyle in a natural environment.
5. Consciousness of Health and Mental Wellbeing
Our facilities and the serene natural setting offer the perfect setting for reviving your consciousness of health and mental well-being. Our team can teach you how to escape the stresses of modern life, unwind, and recharge your energy levels.
6. A Vacation to Remember
FitCamp Montenegro’s goal is to elevate your vacation experience. You’ll not only enjoy the serene beauty of our location but also immerse yourself in a community of like-minded individuals who appreciate the value of nature and conscious living.
FitCamp Montenegro is more than just a destination, we share our values with you and it is great when these align with your aspirations. You can embark on a different journey, leaving with cherished memories and a renewed connection with nature and yourself.
Ready to experience the joy of solo travel and nomadism at FitCamp Montenegro? Contact us to book your stay and start the adventure of a lifetime.
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Being a crazy ant is not an easy job. All of us crazy ants know it, but we usually wouldn’t do anything different even if we could turn back the time.
‘…most of the ants in the nest are creatures of habit (workers). They mark their routes with scent trails and only follow routes where another ant once walked. So they obediently finish their work list. They will mainly work harder and harder but do nothing structural about the problem.
Fortunately, there are always several crazy ants (scouts) in a nest. They deviate from the fixed routes and, therefore, find new places that the ant people need to survive. The crazy ant is the one who will find a new place. But how does he convince the other ants to help him move the entire nest?’
As many in our surroundings characterised us as crazy when we left the coast and headed up to the Adriatic hinterland of Central Montenegro to develop FitCamp, we wished to write this blog and explain our reasons, or better say goals!
GOAL 1 – Local Community Involvement & Development
Seeing the potential and optimal growth in rural tourism development of Montenegro, one of the leading thoughts of our business idea was to include the local community in all that we do.
Offering only local products to our guests and visitors is what we crave, but taking in mind that our production is not that big to cover all the needs yet, we saw an opportunity for everyone in the village producing anything from fruits and vegetables to cheese, meat, marmalades, juices, rakija, wines and similar.
This goal includes long-term effects that are equally positive to our business development as to the city’s economic empowerment, a larger tourism inclusion and better rural product placement.
We frequently hear how the city of Niksic, where we are located, is not touristically developed, so we want to motivate people from this city to understand the potential of the area and plan their agricultural and other activities following all the possibilities that the modern market offers.
The mal-influence of tourism on the environment has become very clear, taking in mind massive movements, cruising travels increase and similar. Some of the greatest minds in sustainable tourism development are now finding a way to regenerate the travel market and decrease the poor effects of the travelling crowds that used to happen from the 70s of the 20th century up to today.
From the very beginning, FitCamp Montenegro had a clear idea in mind – development in touch with nature! All our efforts to find a remote place and cultivate it further paid off when we landed to today-location of our well-being centre. We clicked with this area and saw all the small bits and pieces needed for the puzzle that we started to put together.
Firstly, we were enthusiastic that the village where we are now located doesn’t have a city water supply system. Most of the people we work with and our partners told us – oooh, but the water might be a problem there. We nodded and made it one step closer to our vision.
Most of the people living here are collecting the rainfall and snowfall in underground containers from which they distribute it further to their barns, houses and gardens. The same is with us. Our property has a 44 m3 water container built underground in the backyard, and it is connected to the house by an electric water pump. So, when you are inside our premises, you can’t feel the difference as it seems the same as in the urban areas. In reality, it is not the same, as we take as much as nature has given us and reuse it in our daily life. The best about it is the reaction of our guests and visitors and how fast they learn to collaborate in saving water and protecting natural resources.
Furthermore, we started planning a sustainable irrigation system for our gardens, orchard and future cattle. We dag a pool in the valley of 150 m3 size that will soon be our addition to recreation on the FitCamp estate, as well as a secure water supply for all the produce.
The system is planned with a SMART addition so that we can control the water flow even remotely.
A solar plant is something we keep for the near future, but it’s been on our list since the very beginning. The reason for postponing it is the investment that it requires. That piece of the puzzle will close the circle of self-sustainability and give us the title of the possibly only self-sustainable place in Montenegro, especially in the commercial market.
Thus, nature will give us:
– electricity from the power of sun and wind, and
– water from the rainfall and snowfall.
This will shape our small system as a perpetuum mobile.
GOAL 3 – Diversified Travel Product
As parts of our team have been working in tourism for years, we are aware of the clutter and fuzz that follows travelling. The effects of tourism on nature are not flattering, but luckily, the latest generations of travellers seem to see this problem and react to it.
Even before the pandemic, FitCamp Montenegro’s idea was shaped around the fact that nature has a healing effect and that we should let that fact into urban lives that are stale and dusty. We didn’t want seasonal work or to offer the same services as everybody else in the rural areas of Montenegro, so it took us time to shape the whole program and system with our partners and friends. From 2018 up to today, we didn’t stop working on this idea and sharp-shaping it for the market in the best way we possibly saw it could go.
All our programs are based around the benefits and inspiration that nature gives us, and we invest ourselves in the best combination of silent time within the forest, hiking, swimming, outdoor adventures, yoga, fitness, healthy food & nutrition, and mindful workshops. We immodestly consider that we crafted a unique travel product for the Montenegrin market, and we are fanatical about the reality that our demand is responding so positively to what we created for them! That gives us further inspiration and motivation to never stop and always introduce novelties to our products and the Montenegrin travel market in general.
Avoiding the short seasonal work, our doors are not open only to travellers and our programs are not crafted just for short-term rentals. We are happy to share that winter 2022/23 was more than successful at our estate, with numerous digital nomads who have chosen coliving stay, entrepreneurs and MSMEs who have chosen our team buildings and workshops and last but not least – our volunteers, who help us and at the same time live the life with us, by applying the same set of rules and goals we crave for FitCamp.
We do hope to welcome you here and spread our love for nature and all it gives us with you, introduce you to our elderly neighbours and their delicious products and heal you by being one with our Planet Earth.
Approaching Earth Day, we wish that this blog enlights you in your future travels and motivates you to only travel with purpose!
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Did you know that Montenegro is eco-country by its Constitution? On September 20th 1991, the Declaration was adopted in the city of Zabljak and Montenegro became the first eco-country in the world. The next year, this Declaration was presented in the UN Conference for Environment Protection.
Montenegro indeed has such stunning natural beauties and it’s all clear once you are here why this is eco-country. Unfortunately, Montenegro experienced 2 wars after the adoption of this declaration (luckily without serious consequences), so the actual actions on this topic were lacking or were minor and performed by some individuals, although the country has this idea as the main goal of the longterm development.
FitCamp Montenegro Developing Sustainable Tourism
We have a sustainable tourism idea as our top goal for FitCamp Montenegro development. We started building our estate to bring a new dimension and fresh energy to the tourism in Montenegro, by living in accordance with nature and use it only in a proper way by respecting it.
Our guests are invited to give their input and help us be better, so that is why we are including them in what we do at the estate, from food production, waste management, clean-ups and so much more! We want to bring you to the next level of vacationing – which is all combined in this concept of travelling with a purpose. See more here.
Growing Food
Eco-friendly
How do we succeed in being-in-accordance-with nature?
First of all, we don’t use city water system, but we collect rainfall in our huge underground containers. These are plugged on e-pumps that are bringing the water inside the community home and accommodation units.
We produce our food in 2 gardens that we have at the moment, with plans of expanding the production area once we have more accommodation units, to be able to supply the food for our guests. We grow fruits and vegetables and we supply milk, eggs and meat from the local community. Other than this, we grow medicinal herbs and we are treating all our guests with professional nutritionists’ classes during their stay.
Our Maggie hunting
Eco Fashion by FitCamp Montenegro
We want our guests to have an amazing time in Montenegro. With experiencing the next level of vacation, there must be the next level of souvenirs from travels! Thus, we create our souvenirs out of natural materials only and these are available to our lovely guests!
FitCamp Montenegro Clothes
Amongst our team members, we have people talented for various sorts of things, amongst which is drawing too. We came up with an idea to put our drawings on T-shirts, underwear and sportswear, so you can have it as a souvenir from your trip to FitCamp Montenegro.
To ban single-use plastic is very easy! And it’s even more affordable to live without it, just think of it! At FitCamp Montenegro, we have branded our reusable water bottles, perfect for sports activities, to days in nature and every-day outdoors life!
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FitCamp Montenegro was imagined as an idea of wellbeing holidays because we wanted to give a special experience to our dear guests to make them feel rejuvenated after our programs. Once we started developing the whole setting, we knew that we need a place tucked in nature, to be our permanent location and our place of operation, where we’ll welcome our guests and show them all the beauties of Montenegro.
The law
of attraction did its part, and the actual location of today’s FitCamp came to
us in no time. It was love at first sight as we could imagine setting our roots
here and stay for a very long time. Every day, we discovered something new
about this amazing area and every single bit that we found out about the estate
was in harmony with our original idea.
Collecting Rainfall
FitCamp Montenegro is developing to be only dependent on nature. To supply water, we collect rainfall. Our estate has a big capacity cistern, which has its basin for collecting the rainfall. Down the basin, water runs into the manhole where it goes through the filters and ends up in a 50-m3 pool. From there, it is attached to the water pump that supplies the community house and Njegos and Golija accommodation units with running water. We are not connected to the city water system, as we don’t want to make any harm to our lovely environment. Our first step to self-sustainability is fully conducted.
Renewable Energy Sources
Our
next step to the realisation of the self-sustainability dependent only on
nature is to stop using electrical energy from the Governmental system but to
switch to solar and wind energy, as it’s greener and more environment-friendly.
At the moment, we are attached to the electricity distribution system, but we
plan to stop using it by 2022. From 2022 on, all the new development that will
be taking place on the FitCamp estate is going to be green-oriented energy from
renewable natural sources.
Food Production
The food is such an important part of our life, but we are likely to pay very low attention to make it quality and valuable for our health. At the FitCamp estate we focus on producing our fruits and vegetables and in the years to come, we plan to increase the production. The idea is to be able to give our guests the freedom to invite them to collect what they like to eat and prepare it for themselves in our community house. Other than fruits and vegetables, we plan to hold some sheep livestock and be able to make cheese and cream cheese as well as the milk. Our local community holds a lot of livestock too and this is our go-to place for providing organic eggs, meat and other things that we don’t have at the FitCamp Montenegro, but our neighbours do have it.
The whole self-sustainability idea by being dependent only on nature is the core of our programs and FitCamp Montenegro existence. We hope to help our guests understand how important our environment and quality food are and we hope that they can take these values back home and apply them in everyday life.
