Croatia, located along the northern border of the Mediterranean and on the same peninsula as Greece, forms most of the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic. Despite the name, there were surprisingly few dogs to be found wandering the city. (And if you thought I was going to pass on the dog joke because it was too easy, you were mistaken. See if you can spot the others.) It is easily accessible from anywhere in Europe, and growing in popularity, since its climate mimics that of Italy, with warm weather and a nice coastal breeze and a lower cost of living. When Europe was dealing with their recession, many people skipped their annual vacation to Spain or Italy and went to Croatia instead.