Albania

where the only thing more plentiful than the mountains is the drama.

Albanian food: a fusion of Mediterranean flavors with a dash of Balkan flair, and a whole lot of cheese.

In Albania, the concept of "personal space" is just a myth perpetuated by the tourists who can't handle the enthusiastic hugging.

In Albania, nodding your head means "no" and shaking your head means "yes."

The country has over 170,000 concrete bunkers built during the communist era under Enver Hoxha.