Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean whose diverse landscapes range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes and the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital, …
Home to numerous lakes, villages, and the high peaks of the Alps, Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country whose cities and villages contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like the capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. If you really …
Known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs), and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys, Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge which is the land of happiness on earth. People may not be very rich, but they are happy because here Gross National Happiness (GNH) is valued more …
