Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
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Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#2I would say that there are places that are like the Falkland Island in Croatia.
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#3I had the misfortune to have my first visit to London during the Falklands War. I'd always wanted to visit Parliament during Question Time, which is usually easy because it's so boring. But this was when Margaret Thatcher was having her memorable confrontations with Labour over the war, and there was a long line to get in.
Never saw it. But Wellington, NZ has an accurate copy of the House of Commons for its own Parliament, so at least I saw that.
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#4I would say that there are places that are like the Falkland Island in Croatia.
As another Croatian, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'd like other people to experience the breathtaking beauty of my country. On the other hand, considering all the negative externalities and the rampant devastation that comes with our brand of tourism I'm not sure I want any more tourists coming. I especially don't want tourists buying holiday homes here.
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#5I would say that there are places that are like the Falkland Island in Croatia.
As another Croatian, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'd like other people to experience the breathtaking beauty of my country. On the other hand, considering all the negative externalities and the rampant devastation that comes with our brand of tourism I'm not sure I want any more tourists coming. I especially don't want tourists buying holiday homes here.
Yeah, Croatia is already turning into a country-sized tourist trap. It is really a shame considering how beautiful the area is.
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#6I would say that there are places that are like the Falkland Island in Croatia.
Advertising it online isn’t going to keep it preserved for very long.
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#7I would say that there are places that are like the Falkland Island in Croatia.
As another Croatian, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'd like other people to experience the breathtaking beauty of my country. On the other hand, considering all the negative externalities and the rampant devastation that comes with our brand of tourism I'm not sure I want any more tourists coming. I especially don't want tourists buying holiday homes here.
Too late - I grew up going to stay with my grandparents at Pag a lot during 90s (during the war and after) - I remember the streets were so empty we would play football. Forward to early 2000s and I remember car jams 4km long for some random low-key event in a fishing village (ribarske večeri). These days it's not worth going to any tourist areas during season anymore, everything is overcrowded and the infrastructure isn't built to support that much people (roads, parking, water supply/sewage treatment, restaurants).
Late spring and early autumn are still gorgeous.
If you rent a boat it can be a bit better, but even then it's a hassle with marinas, etc. Just avoid the peak months IMO.
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
As another Croatian, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'd like other people to experience the breathtaking beauty of my country. On the other hand, considering all the negative externalities and the rampant devastation that comes with our brand of tourism I'm not sure I want any more tourists coming. I especially don't want tourists buying holiday homes here.
Yeah, Croatia is already turning into a country-sized tourist trap. It is really a shame considering how beautiful the area is.
It was turning into tourist trap 20 years ago, the last time I visited. I think places like Italy or Greece offer more for same money (or even less). For balkan experience, Montenegro is a fine less spoiled option (depends on location obviously).
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yeah, Croatia is already turning into a country-sized tourist trap. It is really a shame considering how beautiful the area is.
It was turning into tourist trap 20 years ago, the last time I visited. I think places like Italy or Greece offer more for same money (or even less). For balkan experience, Montenegro is a fine less spoiled option (depends on location obviously).
When was the last time you've been to Montenegro ? If you want to talk about wild overdevelopment there is no competition there.
Greece is unique in it's own way - but it's the OG tourist trap in the area.
Coast of Italy isn't really comparable on the Adriatc side (haven't been to Sicily so can't really compare)
Re: Why do so many people move to the Falkland Islands? (2009)
#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yeah, Croatia is already turning into a country-sized tourist trap. It is really a shame considering how beautiful the area is.
It was turning into tourist trap 20 years ago, the last time I visited. I think places like Italy or Greece offer more for same money (or even less). For balkan experience, Montenegro is a fine less spoiled option (depends on location obviously).
The inland towns and more isolated islands are still quite local.
And Montenegro is 100x more overdeveloped and touristy. I’m not sure where exactly you are referring to.