Croatia

where the sea is as blue as the eyes of a lovesick teenager.

Croatia: a land where pasta is a staple and so are the arguments about who makes the best pasta.

Croatia: where the phrase "work to live" is replaced with "live to eat" and the locals will never disagree.

The necktie (cravat) originated in Croatia, worn by Croatian mercenaries in the 17th century.

Game of Thrones was filmed in several locations in Croatia, including Dubrovnik (King's Landing).