Slow living experience

Month 1 – Bosnia and Herzegovina: Heritage, Rural Living and Outdoor Experiences

The first month begins in Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing participants to start the programme in Herzegovina’s slower rural rhythm before moving toward the Montenegrin coast. This stage introduces digital nomads to wine landscapes, traditional stone villages, rivers, waterfalls, caves, cycling routes, historic towns and family-run rural hospitality.

Participants may be based in or rotate between Grude, Ljubuški, Blagaj, Mostar, Konjic, Čapljina, Stolac and Ravno.

Included Providers and Experiences:

Villa Medo Njegomir – Grude
A private rural villa surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, suitable for remote workers or small remote teams seeking privacy, comfort and quiet work conditions. During the stay, participants can use the villa as a workation base, enjoy outdoor working areas, arrange local chef services, visit vineyards, cycle through the countryside and explore the rural landscapes of western Herzegovina.

Agrotourism Marića Gaj – Grude
A traditional agrotourism estate with renovated stone accommodation, farm-to-table meals, vineyard experiences and strong rural hospitality. Nomads can participate in wine tastings, traditional food experiences, cultural workshops, garden work, cycling and walking routes, while working from indoor lounges, terraces or garden areas.

Adria Center Koćuša – Ljubuški
A rural resort near Koćuša Waterfalls, suitable for both individual digital nomads and remote teams. Participants can work from conference spaces or outdoor areas near the river, visit Koćuša Waterfalls, explore nearby Kravica Waterfalls, cycle through the Ljubuški area, join local gastronomy experiences and organise team meetups or workshops in a natural setting.

Old House– Ljubuški
A traditional Herzegovinian house experience that introduces participants to local architecture, family hospitality and rural lifestyle. During the stay, nomads can explore Ljubuški’s old town, nearby waterfalls, local vineyards, traditional cuisine and village life.

Promised Land Oz – Blagaj / Mostar
An eco-farm and retreat centre focused on sustainability, permaculture, mindfulness and community living. Participants can work from indoor eco-lounges or shaded garden areas, join yoga and mindfulness sessions, learn about organic farming and eco-building, visit Blagaj Tekke and the Buna River spring, and explore Mostar’s cultural heritage.

Visit Konjic – Konjic
A destination experience provider connecting digital nomads with Konjic’s outdoor and cultural offer. Participants can visit the Old Bridge in Konjic, explore Ottoman heritage, join rafting on the Neretva River, kayak, hike around Boračko Lake and Prenj Mountain, visit local artisans and experience adventure tourism combined with remote work.

Motel Park Karaotok – Hutovo Blato / Čapljina
A nature-based accommodation close to Hutovo Blato Nature Park. Nomads can work in a peaceful wetland environment, take boat trips through Hutovo Blato, go birdwatching, cycle through the Čapljina area, visit nearby archaeological and cultural sites, and explore the Neretva valley.

Hostel Vodopad – Stolac
A local accommodation base for exploring Stolac and its cultural-natural surroundings. Participants can visit Radimlja stećci, the old town of Stolac, Bregava River, waterfalls, old mills, traditional stone architecture and local food producers, while using the destination as a quiet cultural workation stop.

Hotel Stanica – Ravno
A heritage accommodation in Ravno, especially important for making the package more concrete and informative. While staying at Hotel Stanica, digital nomads can visit Vjetrenica Cave, explore the old railway heritage of Ravno, cycle or walk along the Ćiro Trail, visit traditional villages, enjoy local gastronomy and use the location as a slow-living base between Herzegovina and the Adriatic hinterland.

Month 2 – Montenegro Coast: Starting in Klinci and Continuing Through the Bay of Kotor

The second month begins in Montenegro at Eco Village Klinci, which provides a soft transition from rural Herzegovina into the Montenegrin coastal lifestyle. This stage focuses on coastal slow living, coliving, coworking, community building, Adriatic landscapes, heritage towns and active lifestyle experiences.

Suggested route: Klinci – Herceg Novi – Kotor – Tivat

Included Providers and Experiences:

Eco village Klinci – Herceg Novi / Luštica
The Montenegrin stage begins in Klinci, a traditional stone village resort on Luštica Peninsula. Participants can work from private terraces and common lounges, enjoy Adriatic views, walk through olive groves, explore Luštica’s rural villages, visit hidden beaches, join olive oil and local food experiences, practice yoga, use the pool area for relaxation and discover the slower Mediterranean rhythm before moving into more active coastal hubs.

Coliving House Ida – Herceg Novi
A coliving residence designed for digital nomads, offering strong internet, coworking areas and community activities. Nomads can work from indoor coworking spaces or shaded outdoor areas, walk to the sea, explore Herceg Novi Old Town, join community dinners, rent bicycles, go sea kayaking, visit nearby beaches and take local excursions around Boka Bay.

Livenomio Coliving – Kotor
A premium coliving and remote work hub near Kotor Bay. Participants can work from dedicated coworking rooms and terraces, join workshops, mastermind sessions, yoga, bike rides and adventure days, hike above Kotor Bay, visit coastal villages and experience a structured community environment designed for solo nomads, freelancers and remote teams.

Kotor Nest – Kotor
A boutique coliving and coworking space in Kotor Old Town. Nomads can live and work inside a UNESCO heritage environment, explore medieval streets, climb the Kotor fortress, hike the Ladder of Kotor, join cultural tours, visit Perast and the islands, take boat tours in the bay, attend networking events and connect with other remote professionals.

Hostel Anton – Tivat
A relaxed coastal accommodation base in Tivat suitable for community-oriented nomads and creative travellers. Participants can explore Porto Montenegro, attend local events, use nearby cafés and coworking-friendly spaces, visit beaches, join sailing or cycling activities, and connect with Tivat’s international community.

Month 3 – Cross-Border Mountains, Rivers and Rural Communities: Montenegro & Herzegovina

The third month represents the culmination of the Slow Living Digital Nomad Experience, combining mountain destinations in northern Montenegro with rural and nature-based destinations in Herzegovina.

Having already experienced Herzegovina’s cultural heritage and Montenegro’s coastal lifestyle, participants now move between mountain villages, eco-farms, river valleys, protected landscapes and rural communities on both sides of the border. This stage focuses on wellbeing, nature immersion, outdoor recreation, local gastronomy, sustainable living and meaningful interaction with host communities.

The month is organised as a cross-border circuit connecting Durmitor, Piva, Tara Canyon, Bjelasica and Mojkovac with Konjic, Hutovo Blato, Stolac, Ravno and rural Herzegovina, allowing participants to experience the diversity of landscapes and lifestyles across the STAR region.

Northern Montenegro Experiences

Rural Household Đed Radoš and FitCamp Montenegro
The Montenegrin stage begins in Klinci, a traditional stone village resort on Luštica Peninsula. Participants can work from private terraces and common lounges, enjoy Adriatic views, walk through olive groves, explore Luštica’s rural villages, visit hidden beaches, join olive oil and local food experiences, practice yoga, use the pool area for relaxation and discover the slower Mediterranean rhythm before moving into more active coastal hubs.

Coliving House Ida – Herceg Novi
Participants can experience traditional rural life, organic food production, fruit harvesting, local gastronomy and wellness-oriented programmes. FitCamp Montenegro adds yoga sessions, fitness activities, mindfulness workshops and outdoor training programmes designed specifically for remote workers seeking a healthier work-life balance.

Šavnik Region

Rural Household Vojnik and Eco Village Nevidio
This area offers direct access to Mount Vojnik and Nevidio Canyon. Activities include hiking, canyon exploration, nature photography, stargazing, traditional shepherding experiences, local food workshops and immersion in one of Montenegro’s least-developed mountain regions.

Piva Region – Plužine
Grab Etno Village, Etno Village Montenegro and Knada Camping Mountain Resort
Participants can explore Lake Piva, the Piva Canyon and surrounding mountain landscapes through rafting, kayaking, cycling, hiking and fishing activities. The area also offers opportunities to learn about traditional mountain architecture, local food production and sustainable rural tourism.

Durmitor Region – Žabljak

Rural Household Jolova Koliba and Etno Village Maple
Digital nomads can work remotely surrounded by the landscapes of Durmitor National Park while enjoying hiking, cycling, horseback riding, Black Lake excursions, traditional gastronomy experiences and community evenings organised by local hosts.

Bjelasica Region – Kolašin and Mojkovac

Etno Village Bijeli Potok, Monte Chalet Kolašin, Fern Farm Eco Resort, Rural Household Tara/Kamp Rabrenović and Etno Village Štitarica
This cluster introduces participants to Biogradska Gora National Park, the Bjelasica mountain range and the Tara River valley. Experiences include forest walks, mountain biking, rafting, regenerative farming, wellness activities, traditional food workshops and eco-tourism initiatives.

Herzegovina Nature and Rural Experiences

Visit Konjic
Participants can return to Herzegovina through Konjic, experiencing rafting on the Neretva River, kayaking, mountain excursions to Boračko Lake and Prenj, local artisan workshops and cultural heritage tours.

Motel Park Karaotok
Located within Hutovo Blato Nature Park, this destination offers birdwatching, boat excursions, cycling routes and wetland ecosystem interpretation, providing a completely different natural environment compared to the Montenegrin mountains.

Hostel Vodopad
Participants can explore the Bregava River, waterfalls, Radimlja necropolis, Ottoman heritage and traditional Herzegovinian architecture while working from a quieter small-town environment.

Hotel Stanica
Hotel Stanica serves as an ideal cross-border stop where participants can visit Vjetrenica Cave, cycle along the historic Ćiro Trail, discover traditional Herzegovinian villages and enjoy local gastronomy experiences.

Villa Medo Njegomir, Agrotourism Marića Gaj, Adria Center Koćuša and Old House
These providers offer vineyard experiences, wine tasting, farm-to-table gastronomy, waterfall excursions, cycling routes and authentic village life. Participants can compare the agricultural traditions of Herzegovina with those experienced in northern Montenegro.

Cross-Border Signature Experiences

Throughout the third month participants can join:

• Tara River and Neretva River adventure experiences;
• cross-border cycling routes including sections of the Ćiro Trail;
• mountain-to-vineyard themed excursions;
• farm-to-table gastronomy workshops in Montenegro and Herzegovina;
• biodiversity and sustainability workshops;
• local producer visits and traditional food experiences;
• community volunteering initiatives;
• digital nomad networking events connecting providers from both countries.

This final stage demonstrates how mountain, rural and nature-based tourism products from Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina can be combined into a single long-stay digital nomad experience, while directly supporting local communities and sustainable tourism development across the STAR cross-border region.

Transport and Border Crossing Information

Participants relocate between several destinations across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro during the three-month programme, gradually moving from cultural and rural destinations in Herzegovina, through the Montenegrin coast, and finally into a combined mountain and nature-based cross-border region.

Recommended Route

Month 1 – Herzegovina Circuit
Ravno – Stolac – Čapljina / Hutovo Blato – Mostar / Blagaj – Ljubuški – Grude – Konjic
Month 2 – Montenegro Coastal Circuit
Entry via Ravno–Herceg Novi border corridor – Klinci (Luštica Peninsula) – Herceg Novi – Kotor – Tivat
Month 3 – Northern Montenegro and Herzegovina Cross-Border Circuit
Nikšić – Danilovgrad – Šavnik – Plužine – Žabljak – Mojkovac – Kolašin – Štitarica – Konjic – Ravno – Ljubuški / Grude
This route allows participants to experience the full diversity of the cross-border region, including coastal, mountain, river, wetland, agricultural and rural landscapes.

Indicative Travel Flows

Estimated travel times:

• Herzegovina destinations (Mostar / Ljubuški / Grude) – Ravno / 1–2 hours
• Ravno – Herceg Novi / Luštica Peninsula / approx. 2–2.5 hours
• Klinci – Herceg Novi / 20–30 minutes
• Herceg Novi – Kotor / 45–60 minutes
• Kotor – Tivat / 20–30 minutes
• Bay of Kotor – Nikšić / approx. 2 hours
• Nikšić – Danilovgrad / approx. 45 minutes
• Danilovgrad – Šavnik / approx. 1.5 hours
• Šavnik – Plužine / approx. 1 hour
• Plužine – Žabljak / approx. 1 hour
• Žabljak – Mojkovac / approx. 1.5 hours
• Mojkovac – Kolašin / approx. 30 minutes
• Kolašin – Konjic (cross-border route) / approx. 3–4 hours
• Konjic – Ravno / Ljubuški / Grude / approx. 2–3 hours

Transport modalities:
The programme is designed to provide flexible mobility solutions suitable for long-term digital nomads.

Transport options may include:

• organised transfers between major programme stages;
• rental car options for long-stay participants;
• local taxi and shuttle services where available;
• regional bus connections between key destinations;
• bicycle rental and guided cycling tours;
• organised cross-border excursions and thematic routes;
• optional airport transfer services.

Key Programme Elements:

• Three-month cross-border digital nomad experience across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro;
• Accommodation in coastal, rural, mountain and nature-based destinations;
• Access to coliving, coworking and remote-work-friendly environments;
• Integration with a network of 30 tourism providers participating in the STAR project;
• Community-building activities and networking opportunities;
• Wine, gastronomy and farm-to-table experiences;
• Heritage interpretation and cultural immersion activities;
• Cycling routes including the Ćiro Trail and regional cycling networks;
• Hiking, rafting, kayaking and outdoor adventure experiences;
• Wellness, mindfulness and slow-living programmes;
• Eco-farming, regenerative tourism and volunteering opportunities;
• Cross-border mobility and destination-hopping designed specifically for long-stay remote workers.

Services Included:

• Accommodation at selected partner properties throughout the programme;
• Access to work-friendly environments and remote work facilities where available;
• Programme coordination and participant support;
• Monthly curated regional excursions;
• Cultural, heritage and gastronomy experiences;
• Guided outdoor and nature-based activities;
• Community networking and digital nomad meetups;
• Local destination orientation and mobility support;
• Cross-border programme management and logistics coordination.

Optional Services:

• Airport transfers from Podgorica, Tivat, Dubrovnik, Mostar and Sarajevo;
• Private inter-destination and cross-border transfers;
• Vehicle rental services;
• Rafting, canyoning, kayaking and adventure sports;
• Guided hiking and mountain excursions;
• Cycling tours and bike rental;
• Yoga, wellness and mindfulness programmes;
• Wine tastings and gastronomy workshops;
• Farm-based activities and volunteering experiences;
• Extended stays with selected providers.

Indicative Pricing: