"I found Plitvice to be one of Europe's most spectacular natural wonders: imagine Niagara Falls diced and sprinkled over a heavily forested Grand Canyon. It's a lush valley of 16 terraced lakes, laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks. Countless cascades and water that's both strangely clear and full of vibrant colors make the park a misty natural wonderland, and it's blessedly compact — you can enjoy the best of its scenery in just a few hours." - RICKSTEVES