Plitvice National Park, Croatia — In our travels, we have seen many water elements; from the serene (Japanese Gardens, Portland, Oregon) to the spectacular (Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas) to the questionable (Center Field, Angels Stadium, Anaheim.) By far the most surprising lies in the middle of Croatia’s densely wooded interior and it was created not by […]

Rab Island, Croatia — It is a blistering hot day and the approach to Rab Island is unpromising. From the ferry, the entire island appears to be nothing but a enormous lump of scalding white rock. It seems the best strategy to enjoy a stay here would be to just jump off the boat now and […]