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Western Balkans

Cramming in more history, culture and spectacular scenery than seems entirely reasonable for its size, the Western Balkans is one of Europe's most intriguing regions.

Lonely Planet Magazine, Issue 118, October 2018, Croatia The Veliki Tabor 16th-century castle and surrounding countryside.

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