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Armenia is an incredible country. It’s small, smaller than the state of Maryland, smaller than Belgium, and even smaller than Taiwan. Yet it is full of attractions, from neolithic times to millennia-old monasteries to Soviet monuments. Every hour you drive through the country, you’ll find something interesting. But it’s not
Introduction We finally made it to the Maldives from Sri Lanka. From the Velana International Airport, we flew over many of the country’s islands. We landed on one island and switched to a boat. Once we were docked on our island, we took a golf cart through town, passing children
Introduction We were impressed by several interesting memorials and temples we saw in Colombo, including this lion statue in front of a stupa… …the Red Mosque… …the Hindu temples in Captain’s Garden… …and the statue of the first prime minister next to Independence Memorial Hall. The biggest surprise was learning
Introduction We entered Jaffna not knowing what to expect. We found the central food market was lively despite decades of civil war… …the people on the streets were back to living normal lives… …and families were making pilgrimages to Hindu temples. However, what never ceases to amaze me
Introduction We explored the Cultural Triangle, the center of Sri Lanka history, where we saw Buddhist statues and wall paintings in Dambulla Cave… …the millennial-old ruins of Polonnaruwa… …the inner chamber of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy… …and the Elephant Wall in Anuradhapura. But
Introduction I knew a little about different ethnic groups living in Sri Lanka, including the Sinhalese, who are mostly Buddhist… …and the Tamils who are mostly Hindu… …and Muslims, many of whom are descendants from Arab traders. However, I did not know about the original inhabitants, the
by Boris Kester is a captivating travel memoir that transcends the boundaries of traditional exploration. Through his unique experiences and eloquent storytelling, Kester invites readers
by Richard S. Hall. This biography delves into the life of the famous explorer, Henry Morton Stanley, revealing the man behind the legend. Here’s a
by Richard S. Hall. This biography delves into the life of the famous explorer, Henry Morton Stanley, revealing the man behind the legend. Here’s a
Ed visited each green country.
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