Retirement conjures visions of peace, relaxation, and comfort and why not? After working for so many years, earning a living, raising a family, and preparing for the future, people deserve to have something to look forward to. For many people, that something is retirement and Sri … [Read more...]
What Tourists Can Expect from the Kataragama Festival
Attending festivals and festivities in foreign places is one way of really experiencing the country. Sri Lanka has many such festivals and one of the most popular is the Kataragama Festival. What can a visiting tourist expect from the Kataragama Festival? Kataragama - The … [Read more...]
How to Write About a Place Like Ceylon
There is what we call travel writing and then there is travel writing about Ceylon. Writing about Ceylon or Sri Lanka, as it is now known, would require some art in description because anything less will not do justice. It is a place of history, artistry, tradition, and … [Read more...]
The Ancient and Sacred City of Anuradhapura
From a cutting of Buddha's fig tree, rose the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, so goes the story of one of the ancient cities of Sri Lanka. The ancient and sacred city of Anuradhapura is well-known for its well-preserved ruins of the country's ancient civilizations. It is believed … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Sri Lankan Visa Policies for Visitors
If you are a traveler intending to visit Sri Lanka in the near future, it would be advantageous to be aware of the visa requirements provided by the Sri Lankan government. This will ensure that the visit will be smooth and uneventful in terms of problems. Being aware of this … [Read more...]