I've traveled all across Europe. One Croatian city won my heart even more than Dubrovnik and Split.
I love escaping Australia's winter by visiting Europe during the summer months.My favorite destination is Zadar, a city on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast.I loved the beautiful beaches, the historic Old Town, and how easy it felt to slow down.Last year, like many other Australians, I looked to escape our winter by planning a five-week trip to Europe during their summer.For months, I obsessed over researching destinations, reading articles online, and perusing TikTok for the perfect places to visit. Of course, there were some spots I knew I had to see: the Colosseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Alps in Switzerland.However, no place surprised me more than Zadar.A Croatian city located on the Dalmatian Coast, Zadar provided me with both adventure and a much-needed dose of relaxation.
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I love escaping Australia's winter by visiting Europe during the summer months.My favorite destination is Zadar, a city on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast.I loved the beautiful beaches, the historic Old Town, and how easy it felt to slow down.Last year, like many other Australians, I looked to escape our winter by planning a five-week trip to Europe during their summer.For months, I obsessed over researching destinations, reading articles online, and perusing TikTok for the perfect places to visit. Of course, there were some spots I knew I had to see: the Colosseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Alps in Switzerland.However, no place surprised me more than Zadar.A Croatian city located on the Dalmatian Coast, Zadar provided me with both adventure and a much-needed dose of relaxation. I found myself wishing I'd spent more time there.Most might prefer to head to better-known cities like Dubrovnik or Split, but after exploring Zadar, I would recommend everyone add it to their itinerary.I instantly noticed how friendly the locals wereAs a tourist, I'm usually desperate not to draw too much attention to myself. If I need directions or recommendations, I default to looking them up on Google Maps or even social media before asking someone.In Zadar, though, I was surprised to find that locals were ready to offer up advice without me even asking.At the end of one tour, an operator offered to help any of us with food or activity recommendations, specifically mentioning that she was a local and was happy to suggest some of her favorite restaurants.Then, when my partner and I were walking along the water, someone noticed us trying to snap a selfie and offered to take one for us, even pointing out the best angles for a photo.Sure, these are small moments, but when you're away from home, they can add a bit of warmth to your trip.If you love the water, it's the perfect European stopWhen I was planning my itinerary, I wanted to go somewhere warm with a body of water ready for me to dive into.
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- I love escaping Australia's winter by visiting Europe during the summer months.My favorite destination is Zadar, a city on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast.I loved the beautiful beaches, the historic Old Town, and how easy it felt to slow down.Last year, like many other Australians, I looked to escape our winter by planning a five-week trip to Europe during their summer.For months, I obsessed over researching destinations, reading articles online, and perusing TikTok for the perfect places to visit. Of course, there were some spots I knew I had to see: the Colosseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Alps in Switzerland.However, no place surprised me more than Zadar.A Croatian city located on the Dalmatian Coast, Zadar provided me with both adventure and a much-needed dose of relaxation.
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I've traveled all across Europe. One Croatian city won my heart even more than Dubrovnik and Split.
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