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Off the beaten track
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French Pavilion
Though it has fallen into a state of disrepair today, it was originally a one-of-a-kind in all the world (reconstruction plans are in the works).
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Art scene
This city is exquisitely artistically motivated, a certain result of the various conflicts of recent decades and the new freedom of the newly independent and democratic political climate.
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Authentic tourism
Like many of its neighbouring countries, Croatia is absolutely stuffed with fascinating landmarks, museums, architecture and the like.
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Cafe scene
Sitting underneath an umbrella and sipping on coffee or juice all day your idea of fun? Then Zagreb is the place for you. Undoubtedly
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Coastal Passage
Tourism guides practically look over the capitol city in their anxiousness to press you to the coast, and once you see it for yourself you'll understand why.
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The Croat
If you are unfamiliar with this portion of Europe get ready for some real fun: the breed is striking in their appearance, and it is no secret that the modelling industry loves to come and steal some all the most beautiful for their own greedy capitalistic purposes.
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Grinning grannies
The grannies in these parts seem particularly quick with their grin, perhaps the result of decades and decades of rakija ingestion.
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Gypsies
The city is home to quite a number of these characters, and if your in the main square and surrounding areas expect to be confronted by one to 19 at any given hour of the day.
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Human beauty
ZIYP isn't surprised at all that the popular British men's magazine Maxim just rated Croatian women the most beautiful on the entire planet!! We've been singing their praises and lamenting their abuse of us (some of us) in every issue in fact.
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Human warmth
The Croatian culture is one that prizes family and community above all else (imagine that). It has always prided itself on developing
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My Croatian friends-It’s All in a Day’s Search for a Castle
My Friend, FilipMy favorite way to spend a weekend in Croatia is exploring castle ruins. These often are located on mountain tops and other out of the way, remote spots.
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Nature injections
You'll be happy to see that nature has been given a wealth of space in this capitol city - they make for some of the best destinations in all of town.
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Policemen
These guys appear in numbers only rivalled by the pigeons on the main square, and it's not uncommon to see crews of three or more of them chatting and giggling together all about town.
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Rakija & čevapčići
These elements have aligned as a single force to alter the line of the ZIYP editor's heart and soul (let's not forget his digestive tract) forever.
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Richness of tradition
The centruy-old traditions of yesteryear have been carefully and thoughtfully preserved in this city - being able to witness and take part in them ensures that your Croatian experience very special for certain.
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The Saturday Špica
The Saturday morning coffee ritual, in particular, is infinitely more than just coffee - it's a social happening. People
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Singing newsmen
Trg bana Jelačića plays host to a rough looking posse of warbling salesmen out for your kuna. Come here to listen to
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Slow and scrumptious food
Though Zagreb is not a town of wide gastronomic variety, we're guessing you'll be quick to say "who cares?" after sampling some of the traditional cuisine.
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