The beautiful country of Montenegro only became an independent nation in 2006, and the city of Kotor, situated in a secluded tip of Boka Kotorsky Bay, offers extraordinary beauty few travelers get to experience. In fact, many people aren’t even aware Montenegro exists. This coastal town on the Adriatic offers a true untouched retreat from the chaos of the modern world, with the entire old town area declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Floating through the sunlight-drenched fjords with mountains soaring overhead, this is a place you’ll not soon forget. Dining on delectable Mediterranean cuisine and exploring the medieval walled city with its many ancient structures, churches, cathedrals, palaces and museums, is just icing on the cake.