The beautiful statue of Reclining Buddha and Monk Ananda, Gal Viharaya, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The ancient cities of Sri Lanka hold secrets that shift with the seasons. While tourists often rush through the Cultural Triangle in any weather, knowing when to visit each site can transform your experience from a sweaty monument checklist into something...Read More

In Sri Lanka, Vesak isn’t just a festival – it’s a transcendent celebration when an entire island transforms into a galaxy of twinkling lights and floating lanterns. While many Buddhist countries celebrate Vesak, nowhere else combines spiritual devotion with artistic spectacle quite like Ceylon’s celebration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing. When Night Becomes...Read More