(alarm sound) croatia is located along the adriatic sea in europe, right across from italy. we're going to base out adventures in between the capital city of zagreb and the coastal city of split. one of the many allures to croatia is simply mother nature. (light instrumental music) in a country that's a little smaller than west virginia, national parks and gorgeous coastlines invite you to experience natural beauty at its best. (light instrumental music) about two hours away from both zagreb and split are the plitvice lakes, one of the most amazing sites i've ever seen. over 1,200 waterfalls rain down at seemingly every step of the way. which then condense down to one river, creating an immaculate sight best described as magical. walking trails lead above, below and alongside these serene waterways. these lakes are amazing studies in science. they're constantly changing and evolving. plan on spending at least one full day here. this spot is truly one of a kind. (upbeat instrumental music) a few hours away from this national park, you'll find the coastal city of split. this c