My first encounter with New York came at the most enchanting time of year, during Advent. I have long been convinced that Americans invented Christmas as we know it today: bright and cheerful, shimmering with lights, alive with the rustle of wrapping paper, the frenzy of festive shopping, and countless variations of Christmas songs. That […]
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Sri Lanka is a predominantly Buddhist country, and this deep-rooted spirituality is evident as you travel across the island. Everywhere you turn, a Buddhist stupa or a towering statue of Buddha emerges from the lush greenery, quietly reminding visitors of the island’s religious heritage. The people, too, reflect this influence—gentle, serene, and seemingly shaped by
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From my earliest childhood days, I have been entranced by the magic woven into the very fabric of Venice. Often depicted as a realm of unparalleled Renaissance and Baroque splendour, its gilded beauty seems to rise miraculously from the sea—a sea that, with each passing century, persistently gnaws at its foundations. Countless voices have sighed
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If we were to put it poetically, we might say that Canada is Vermont’s big sister. This small New England state, where some of America’s earliest settlers made their new home, shares much of its northern neighbour’s natural splendour. And just like today’s visitors, those first settlers must have been captivated by the breathtaking autumn
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