Montenegro

Since Montenegro only regained its independence in 2006, it is a very new country that many people find difficult to locate on a map. Expect fairly affordable food prices in Montenegro. You will fall in love with the hearty, meaty local dishes, such as the pie-like burek stuffed with meat.

Weekends in most cities also have farmers' markets, which are great locations to buy a cheap snack or quick meal. The shore of Montenegro is thronged with tourists in July and August, many of them are Russian citizens who can enter the country without a visa. If you're visiting the trendy coastal towns of Budva or Herceg Novi, avoid traveling during the summer; otherwise, travel inland to see the untamed mountains, glacial lakes, and UNESCO-listed walled villages. A beautiful location for swimming and trekking, for instance, is Crno Jezero, a mountain lake surrounded by a deep greenish-blue forest. Ada Bojana, a small island away from the expensive coastal towns, is a popular spot for kiteboarding and a great summer vacation location with very reasonable pricing.