Romania
While it's not entirely Balkan (the region of Transylvania lies in Central Europe), Romania offers a wonderful combination of old and new, mixing dance halls with Dracula.
Slovakia
Often mistaken as simply an appendix of "big brother" Czech Republic, this small ice-hockey crazy nation has made good use of its independence won in 1993 and now offers a unique blend of German, Magyar, Czech and Slovak influences that come together in its capital Bratislava as well as the skiing resorts of Europe's smallest high mountain range, the High Tatra.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Central and Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 sq km, making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia. Ukraine borders the Russian Federation to the east and northeast, Belarus to the northwest, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west, Romania and Moldova to the southwest, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south and southeast, respectively.
Åland Islands
The Åland Islands form an archipelago in the Baltic Sea. They are situated at the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia and form an autonomous, demilitarised, monolingually Swedish-speaking region of Finland. The islands collectively constitute the smallest region of Finland, with only 0.49% of its land area, and 0.50% of its population.
Denmark
The Kingdom of Denmark is a constitutional monarchy and sovereign state consisting of the country of Denmark in northern Europe and two autonomous constituent countries, the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic and Greenland in North America. Denmark proper is the hegemonial part, where the residual judicial, executive and legislative power rests. According to the Faroese home rule act, the Faroe Islands constitutes a community of people within the kingdom.
Estonia
The most Nordic of the three Baltic countries, with linguistic connections to Finland, a long coastline, many islands and vast forests
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The islands form a self-governing country under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark. The total area is approximately 1,400 sq km (540 sq mi) with a 2010 population of almost 50,000 people.
Finland
Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe. It shares borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia, and has a coastline along the Baltic Sea. Finland is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and high quality of life. Finland has a population of about 5.5 million people, most of whom speak Finnish, a Finno-Ugric language that is closely related to Estonian and Hungarian. Finland also has a Swedish-speaking minority, as well as several indigenous languages such as Sami and Karelian.
Guernsey
Guernsey is a beautiful island in the English Channel, with a rich history and culture. It is one of the Channel Islands, along with Jersey, Alderney, Sark and others. Guernsey has its own government, laws and currency, but it is also part of the British Crown Dependencies. Guernsey is famous for its dairy products, especially its butter and cheese, which are made from the milk of the Guernsey cows. Guernsey also has a thriving tourism industry, attracting visitors who enjoy its scenic landscapes, sandy beaches, historic castles and forts, and charming towns and villages.
Iceland
Iceland, described as the Republic of Iceland by many foreign authorities, is a Nordic European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains about 98.6% of the population and comprises more than 99.9% of the land area. The country has a population of about 320,000 and a total area of 103,000 sq km (40,000 sq mi). The capital and the largest city is Reykjavík, with the surrounding areas in the southwestern region of the country being home to two-thirds of the country's population.