Croatia has been a favorite tourist destination in Europe for decades. This trend continues increasing, as the clash of mountains and sea on the Dalmatian coast is unparalleled. Further inland, dramatic lakes and other tourist sites await. This was my first time exploring the country with a rental car, which was an excellent idea to get a view of some more offbeat destinations that the country has to offer.
Abandoned airplane at Željava Air Base
Željava Air Base has a famous bunker where airplanes used to be stored, hidden under a mountain
Croatia has many old castles, which no doubt made it easy for Game of Thrones to be filmed in the country
Krka is a famous spot for boats, as they navigate a long, scenic canyon from the sea to arrive at the harbor. Bill Gates is famous for regularly visiting
My camera could not do proper justice to the nature in Plitvice National Park
The colors are so vibrant, verging on the unreal
And hidden parts of the park see almost no people, so you can be alone in beautiful nature - something that is almost impossible in this day and age, where travel has become available to so many people
Even a simple rest stop in Croatia has amazing mountain views
Split has long been famous for its gorgeous views. And it lives up to the hype!
Zadar's old town is very photogenic, so it's no surprise they receive so many tourists each year
Truffle pizza lives up to the hype
Zadar has an aerobatic team, Wings of Storm, that regularly practice over the city
Nighttime view in Zagreb
Zagreb's famous St. Mark's Church, with a photogenic tiled roof, is still under renovation
