The Colorful Pink Mosque

When it comes to historical buildings, we usually imagine castles, towers, bricks and mortar. Rarely do we think about the colors it might have.  Here's an exception. The Nasir Al-Molk Mosque was built in 1876 in Shiraz, Iran. The specialized stained glass windows were built to capture the morning light and create a glorious and colorful display of light on the building's floor, earning it the name "Pink Mosque".  At certain times of the day, it seems like this building contains all the colors in the world. It also uses traditional Islamic architecture styles, such as iwan arches, a central fountain etc. However, the stained glass windows are a rarity in mosques, with another example being the famous blue mosque in Istanbul.

Incredible Caves Where You Can Swim and Dive

Brazil's Chapada Diamantina National Park is known for its waterfalls and caverns with colorful pools. One of these pools is Poco Azul (or the Blue Well), a flooded cave where visitors can swim in crystal-clear waters or glide around the remains of old submerged trees, still in excellent condition, according to Atlas Obscura. (Flickr/Otavio Nogueira) 

 Diver and photographer Liz Rogers observes a fellow diver as she explores the Cathedral and the Chasm, part of Piccaninnie Ponds cave system in the Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park in South Australia and one of the country's top diving locations. The water is so clear here that there is a spot where it is possible to look up from 98 feet down and see clouds in the blue sky above. (Liz Rogers/Barcroft Media/Getty Images) 

Located near the island of Vis in Croatia, the 'Green Cave' is one of two popular 'colorful' cave destinations in the area (the Blue Cave is also worth a visit). The Green Cave, accessible by boat, is known for for the visible green beam of light that penetrates through the opening on its roof and breaks on the sea surface, making it a unique place for swimming and snorkeling. (Flickr/www.yacht-rent.com) 

With clear waters and an impressive diversity of sea life, Saipan is known for its incredible scuba diving sites. Most famous of these dive spots is The Grotto, a collapsed underwater cave. Divers sometimes encounter turtles, white tip sharks and clown triggerfish on this dive. (Flickr/Tetsuji Sakakibara)   

One of the most popular attractions in Puerto Vallarta in Mexico is the stunning 'hidden beach' in the Marieta Islands. The site was formed by a collapse of the volcanic rock that makes up the island. Over time, a cave was created by the sea; and visitors have to swim through the tunnel in the cave to access the beach. (Mark D Callanan/Getty Images) 

The most popular attraction in the island of Kastellorizo, Greece, the Blue Cave is known for its dazzling turquoise color, created by light of the sun, which is refracted through the sea, and reflected in the interior. There cave is accessible by small boats, which take visitors to the site for a swim in the clear waters. (Flickr/Tatsushi Okamoto)

Spring Is Here: Time for Magnificent Flowers

Spring is here and for many folk that means blossoming flowers. My grandparents would drive miles and miles in their car just to see and smell fresh flowers, and looking at these photos I can understand their motivation. From formal gardens to parks and wild landscapes, these stunning photos make me want to spend my days watching the clouds roll by.

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Chiang Dao, Thailand

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Willamette Valley, Woodburn, Oregon, USA

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Cereste, France

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Texas, USA

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Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia, USA

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Scotney Castle Gardens, Kent, England

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Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Mainau, Germany

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Lodz, Poland

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Ergaki National Park, Russia

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Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan

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Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia, USA

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Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

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Grundarfjoerdur, Iceland

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Cantabria, Spain

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South Tyrol Lake, Italy

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Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

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Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA

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Flumserberg, Switzerland

Turn Your Backyard into a Springtime Funland

As winter starts to roll over, and the weather warms up, it’s time to start planning for the summer months, and in particular – the summer vacation. A good parent knows that keeping your kids busy during these months is as important as it is tiring. That is why I’ve assembled this collection of 19 project ideas that will keep your kids busy all through the summer.

1. Build an inflatable fountain

2. Kickball crocket?

3. Water-ballon Piñatas

4. Build a hidden passage

5. Make a rope bridge

6. Tie many ropes to create an obstacle course

7. Use old rugs for a fun picnic party

8. Whip weeping willows into a little shed

9. Build a small reading nook

10. Bury a trampoline for safety

11. A strong fan and plastic sheets become an inflatable cave

12. Sew pillows into a fun outdoors quilt

13. Build a water pad and keep the kids occupied for hours

14. Grow a creeper teepee

15. Make a butterfly feeder

16. Cardboard boxes can be turned into a kids' drive-in

17. Build a fairy village

18. If you can't afford a pool, make a water blob

19. Build a convertible sandbox