She comes from Switzerland, fell in love with Kolašin at first sight, plans business projects, but also for her three children in the town to "establish a connection with nature and acquire a healthy base for life".
Jasmina Salihović - whom Swiss journalists say is the "manager of the biggest virtual hotel" in that country, will spend most of the year in Kolašin in the future. The thirty-six-year-old woman, whose parents are originally from BiH, gained her business reputation in Switzerland on the real estate market.
She says that she started the business as a student, and that the business is now at a stage that allows several months of leave:
"I came to Kolašin thanks to my children's nanny, Bilja. My mother-in-law is a friend of Kolašinka Dragica Anđelić. All of them are now with me and help me to start life in Kolašin, but also to realize some business projects. This is a wonderful city, which delighted me with its urban design, the beauty of nature, wonderful hotels, good food, and the friendliness of the people. Montenegro is wonderful. You don't know how valuable it is that you can go from the mountains to the sea in two hours. My family wants to take advantage of these benefits to enjoy, but also to work".
The successful businesswoman says she has visited more than 60 countries around the world. In each one, she claims, she managed to see something beautiful and enjoy it.
She says that she looks at life and people that way and that she thinks it won't be difficult for her in Kolašin.
He will return to Switzerland, but plans to live eight months a year in the north of Montenegro. He points out that he is not in the habit of talking about business projects and that he prefers to talk about them when they prove to be successful. One of her ideas will soon be visible on Kolašin's main square - a "Christmas Bazaar" will be held in the city for the first time, organized by Jasmina's company "Swiss R Montenegro".
It will be an opportunity to enrich the tourist offer at the very beginning of the winter season, but also a chance for tourists to see some of the local craftsmanship.
"It is also an opportunity for all citizens and visitors to celebrate together and spread friendship in a wonderfully decorated environment, with hot wine and a variety of cakes. Our wish is that kindness spreads and spreads as far as possible in hugs and joy. The wooden houses will serve as stands and all producers from Kolašin will be able to exhibit free of charge from December 22 to January 14.
Jasmina also leased a space in the Cultural Center, which used to be a souvenir shop. There, as he explains, he intends to create a space where it will be possible to buy an original gift, exchange ideas and talk, but above all a "women's corner".
"My intention is to show what all the women from these parts can do. It will be a place to talk, to exchange experiences, to encourage each other... I want to promote to tourists the wealth of this region, also when it comes to handicrafts and works of art".
It is said that the construction of wooden holiday houses, intended for the Montenegrin market, is also underway.
She says that she worked similarly in Switzerland.
She didn't mind the potholes up to Smajlagić Polje, but she was happy with the new asphalt
Jasmin's story is that her family will live in a rented house in Smajlagića Polje, until she builds her own.
He points out that you should hope and enjoy the little things.
Although she is used to a high standard, there is little that holds Kolašina against her.
"Until recently, the road to Polje was full of potholes. It didn't bother me, we use an older SUV here. Nevertheless, it was wonderful to wake up one morning and see that all the holes were filled, that new asphalt was laid. I was looking forward to it. This is confirmation of my position that, with patience and a positive attitude, things change for the better".
Although she had few opportunities to stay in the Balkans, Jasmina says that she is a Yugoslav.
She says that she is always surrounded by people from one of the former republics of the SFRY. The nannies who take care of her children are from BiH, Serbia, Montenegro...
She wanted to be photographed with them and her friends from Kolašin for "Vijesti".
"We understand each other very well and we work very well. Like one big family. I am a Yugoslav. I always say that in every place, even though I only spent the first few years of my life in Bosnia".
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