I visited Croatia for the first time. It reminded me of the Amalfi Coast in Italy - but better in several ways.

Croatia has a unique blend of cultural influences from Greeks and Romans to Byzantines and Austro-Hungarians, making for an interesting fusion of food, architecture, and art.

After spending four nights in Dubrovnik, a city on Croatia's southernmost tip, I can confidently say it's just as beautiful as its Italian neighbor, if not more so.

The history is fascinating. Even though Dubrovnik was damaged by an earthquake in 1667 and artillery attacks in the early 1990s, many of its Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance churches still stand.

Croatia has a whopping 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is impressive considering the size of the country - it's smaller than most US states.

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