Croatia in $520s-$610s RT

Know why you clicked on this email? Because you're a rebel. A freethinker. When everyone else zigs, you Zag(reb).

See what I did there? Zagreb, you know, like zag... Yeah, you get it.

There's no better place to zag than Croatia, a country that's been appearing on "underrated hidden gems" lists for a decade now. And while people have finally caught on to the gorgeous Croatian coast, the equally gorgeous mainland is still surprisingly crowd-free most of the time. That includes Zagreb, which blends small-town vibes with big-city sights.

The capital also happens to make a perfect home base for day trips aplenty, from world-famous Plitvice Lakes National Park to charmingly medieval Samobor. And if you really want to get away from the crowds? Just hop across the border.