About us
Undiscovered Montenegro is a registered UK company, founded by British husband and wife and Lake
Skadar residents, Ben and Emma Heywood.
Between us, we have travelled to over 50 countries worldwide. We like to think that when it comes to taking the
road less travelled in the search of untouched, natural beauty, we're hard to impress - so when we first saw Lake
Skadar, our immediate impression was disbelief that such epic, African-style scenery had been hiding on our own
doorstep.
Living as locals, we were welcomed into the community immediately (Montenegrins are incredibly friendly!) and became passionate about putting this wild, unspoilt destination - a protected National Park - on the map.
We also became committed to bringing a responsible, sustainable form of tourism to Lake Skadar. This treasure chest of nature deserves no less! _______________________________________________________________________________________
Born in Scotland, raised in Venezuela, Germany, the UAE and the UK, Ben speaks several languages and is rapidly
picking up Serbian/Montenegrin.
Prior to setting up Undiscovered Montenegro with Emma, Ben spent a 10-year career in international publishing. The renovation of an old stone house on Vis Island, Croatia with Emma and round-the-world trip to Asia, Africa and Australia convinced him that the world had more to offer than just an office.
The result was the publication of his first book, Mind the Gappers and the conviction that you could have a career and indulge your passions without compromising either!
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Prior to setting up Undiscovered Montenegro with Emma, Ben spent a 10-year career in international publishing. The renovation of an old stone house on Vis Island, Croatia with Emma and round-the-world trip to Asia, Africa and Australia convinced him that the world had more to offer than just an office.
The result was the publication of his first book, Mind the Gappers and the conviction that you could have a career and indulge your passions without compromising either!
A seasoned backpacker, Emma's itchy feet have taken her across Africa, Asia,
Australia and America in search of adventure and new experiences. Meeting Ben somewhere along the way, she's had stints as a conservationist in Zambia, a press officer for the British Government and has even worked in the US oil industry!
Variety is all for Emma, which is why Lake Skadar's incredible, ever-changing scenery inspired her to set up Undiscovered Montenegro here with Ben. Free of office chains, Emma finds time now flies entertaining guests, indulging her love of art and photography and volunteering her publicity skills to local projects and initiatives by the park authorities and German NGO GTZ. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Australia and America in search of adventure and new experiences. Meeting Ben somewhere along the way, she's had stints as a conservationist in Zambia, a press officer for the British Government and has even worked in the US oil industry!
Variety is all for Emma, which is why Lake Skadar's incredible, ever-changing scenery inspired her to set up Undiscovered Montenegro here with Ben. Free of office chains, Emma finds time now flies entertaining guests, indulging her love of art and photography and volunteering her publicity skills to local projects and initiatives by the park authorities and German NGO GTZ. _______________________________________________________________________________________
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