Jim and Jen had always dreamed of taking a family sabbatical in another country, so when they lost half their savings in the stock-market crash, it seemed like just a crazy enough time to do it. The family packed up and left the troubled landscape of contemporary America for the Croatian mountain village of Mrkopalj: land of Jennifer's ancestors.

"Croatia's proximity to the Adriatic Sea provides the country with magnificent coastlines that rise up to the mountains in the east and highlands in the north. This makes Croatia a popular destination for travelers. Learn about Croatia's fascinating history, culture, geography, and more."--Back cover.