1. Spending the afternoon relaxing in one of Zagreb’s many squares and parks
2. Enjoying some of the world’s best seafood, if that’s your thing
3. Taking a ferry to one of the many islands, including Brac
4. Hiking and climbing the cliffs in Paklenica National Park
5. Shopping at Dolac market for fresh produce and gifts in Zagreb
6. Enjoying delicious Pag cheese – on Pag Island
7. Learning all about traditional Croatian customs in the Konavle Valley
8. Exploring the castles in the Croatian countryside
9. Taking the cable car up for a panoramic view of Dubrovnik
10. Learning how great Croatian wine really is
11. Spending time reflecting at the Museum of Broken Relationships
12. Hiking the ancient walls in Ston
13. Listening to the beautifully eerie tones of the Sea Organ in Zadar
14. Marveling at the ancient Greek farms dotting the landscape on the islands
15. Walking the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik
16. Admiring the tradition of public art found throughout Croatia
17. Strolling through old Split, which grew around the ancient Roman palace
18. Exploring Dubrovnik at night, when the crowds have largely gone home
19. Eating the best Italian food outside of Italy
20. Participating in one of Zagreb’s many street festivals
21. Understanding that driving around the country is the best way to experience it
22. Cruising around Croatia’s islands for a different kind of adventure
23. Walking through Zagreb’s Old Town
24. Catching some rays at the #1 beach in Croatia located near Bol on Brac Island
25. Segway tour to Mirogoj Cemetery in Zagreb
26. Dancing the night away at an outdoor nightclub in Zadar
27. Marveling at the natural wonders throughout Plitvice Lakes National Park
28. Relaxing in a seaside plaza in Split
29. Eat some more! This time fine Istrian olive oil and truffles
30. Enjoying the warm hospitality of the Croatian people
31. Cafe culture is important in Croatia, spend the evening anywhere chatting and watching the world walk by
32. Sunset in Zadar, the most beautiful in the world
33. Enjoying the tradition of salt cultivation found throughout the country
34. Understanding how the history of Croatia has made it stronger than ever
35. Taking a break in Zadar at the trendy Art hotel Kalelarga for ham, cheese and wine
36. Looking for the Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik
37. More Croatian wine?
38. The first time you think “I didn’t know it was this gorgeous!”
39. Posing in front of the colorfully tiled St. Mark’s Church in Zagreb
40. Enjoying a cocktail on a cliff side bar in Dubrovnik
41. Hanging out for the night on Tkalciceva, a massive pedestrian zone lined with restaurants and cafes in Zagreb
42. Vowing to return again no matter what
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