I visited Croatia for the first time last summer, spending a few days in Dubrovnik in the very southern part of the country, as part of an eastern European train trip. I loved it so much - the iconic Croatian coastal waters and the beautiful old town.
→ Check out my complete guide to visiting Dubrovnik!
So, when the chance came around this summer to spend more time in Croatia, this time in the north, I was looking forward to it. I was already expecting the country to be expensive, having experienced that last summer, but was still excited. We drove through Slovenia from where I live in Salzburg, Austria, before spending our first night in Croatia in the capital of Zagreb. Spoiler: we didn't love the city.
→ Check out my guide to spending 24 hours in Zagreb!
Then, it was time to discover the source of Jana Water, Croatia's most famous and beloved water which just so happens to bear my name!
→ Check out my guide to visiting the source of Jana Water!
And then, the main part of our trip was upon us and with excitement, we headed towards the northern coast to find some of the most beautiful spots with Croatia's famed turquoise coastal waters. We drove from Zagreb, via the Jana Water factory, to the coast at Rijeka from where we followed the ocean all the way to Vrsar.
