Exploring urban U.S. cities: Baltimore

Aug 30 2011 in Adventure Travel, Urban Adventures by green goddess

baltimore

You don’t need to go far from your home to have adventures of many kinds. Most communities have a food scene, an art scene and an outdoors scene, no matter how small. The quaint little shops in downtown squares are inviting to the eyes, as the rolling hills and mountains or grassy flatlands entice the [...]

Manipay the Paradise of Jaffna

Jul 16 2010 in Asia, Destination Guides by Srimal Fernando

Jaffna-field

The first picture that comes to mind on hearing the word “Maanipaai” is verdant green paddy fields that stretch as far as eye can see. The area retains its natural beauty, charm, simplicity and tranquil atmosphere which makes it a perfect paradise location.
Manipay originally known as “Periyapulam” is a town located 12 kilo-meters south east [...]

Cruising the Maldives

Jul 16 2010 in Asia, Destination Guides by Srimal Fernando

Maldives

FAR from any continental land mass, the islands of Maldives have long been linked to a string of pearls set in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.  The country is situated 500km from the Southern tip of both Sri Lanka and India.  Though rising from a common plateau, the country comprises 1190 islands located [...]