Travel off the beaten track and experience

We are continuing our admiration with the British Isles and have made another list of ten sites, that boast crystal clear waters. The land of contrasts, Great Britain sometimes surprises with its unusual nature – from rough surface and peaky mountains, to sandy beaches, clear waters and palm trees – the island is indeed something very different from the rest of Europe. 10. Somerset Beaches, England The most important vacationers’ attraction in South West England. Soft sandy beaches and clean water make it a nice destination all year round. From water activities in summer to romantic strolls on the beach in autumn – come and visit anytime. Why go there?  A lot of tourist facilities make the stay in Somerset easy and flawless. Also, various activities will please visitors from all walks of life. Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown 9. Cornwall Beaches, England The county of Cornwall has been an inspiration for centuries. It has been attracting artists for centuries,

My relationship with horses has been tough since one of those four-legged creatures threw me into a pile of mud a couple of years ago in Costa Rica.  Since that, I have been hesitant to ride a horse. That doesn’t mean I have steered clear from those beautiful beasts.  As a matter of fact, I became very excited with the idea of visiting the Quicksilver Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley.  This particular area has a long history of western traditions. I was able to observe cowboy style towns, horse ranches, and carriages. Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch has contributed to maintaining the area heritage but has also given a twist to the horse breeding business.  The place is dedicated to breeding fine, miniature horses. Yes, you read right. Adorable horses roam among rolling hills, shady oaks, and perfectly planted vineyards. If you take Alamo Pintado Road from Solvang towards Los Olivos, the ranch is easily spotted on the right side (ask for directions

Croatia is world-renowned for its gorgeous coastline, islands, and beaches of Upper Dalmatia.  Less famous?  The urban gateways to these islands: the cities of Zadar and Split. Dave and I decided to visit both cities in one day after driving down from the Plitivice Lakes. In turn, we discovered two mid-sized cities that we liked — a lot! Zadar Every publication I read about Zadar tossed out the same word: “underrated.”  Zadar doesn’t receive nearly the tourist volume of Split, and as a result, it feels more like an Croatian seaside town. Zadar’s Old Town is compact, pastel-toned, and home to two interesting works of art: the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation . The Sea Organ is a massive instrument that creates music based on the speed and velocity of the waves rushing in, a melody alternately mournful and jubilant.  Here’s a video of it in action: The Sun Salutation is a giant solar-powered panel that blasts out designs that evoke the solar system at night.  Being there durin