Day two in Bhutan was more awesome than the first. The country is very slow and peaceful. We visited the famous sites of Thimpu during a full-day trip. Our tour guide was a splendid local man who has been one for several years. His name was Kinley — and he told us to remember itContinue reading “Five Awesome Things to Do in Thimpu”
Author Archives: Menaka Ramakrishnan
Day One in Bhutan – Happily Equal
Bhutan is known as one of the happiest countries in the world and the kingdom measures this through a unique National Gross Happiness index. My family had heard about its majestic beauty, the peaceful monasteries, as well as, the Dzongs tucked in between the lower Himalayan ranges, and we had to visit! We departed fromContinue reading “Day One in Bhutan – Happily Equal”
The Lover’s Lock
Meg and Jim stood on the Hohenzollern Bridge, facing each other in front of an infinite sea of locks. The golden lock that they had put on the bridge’s railing was between them. The letters “M” and “J” written with a permanent marker. It was nearly a decade ago, the last time they were atContinue reading “The Lover’s Lock”
The Calling
She lay in bed thinking that tomorrow would be the day. Sunday. The day she would finally muster up the courage to end all the pain once and for all. She closed her eyes and told herself to enjoy her last night in her bed. As she drifted to sleep, her life flashed before herContinue reading “The Calling”
Eight Lessons Travelling Has Taught Me
Exploring a new place is bound to alter your perspective on life. Everywhere I go is different and unique. Here are eight lessons I have learnt through travelling: 1) The world is a big place Well this one is obvious at first. But we rarely realize it. We’re always in our own little box ofContinue reading “Eight Lessons Travelling Has Taught Me”
The Wife and Her Blind Husband
As the cool wind pulls my hair backward, I stare at this beautiful city — Auckland. Mt. Rangitoto stands majestically in the middle of the Hauraki Gulf. It’s been inactive for years now but it seems to me that it would erupt anytime and cover the sea in ashes. Will and I went yesterday toContinue reading “The Wife and Her Blind Husband”
Nothern Territory Australia Things to Do
Australia is beautiful. I have never seen so many diverse landscapes sprinkled across a single country. Right from the Great Barrier Reef in the west, to the amazing mountainous landscapes in Tasmania; Australia will forever stay in my heart. This particular adventure stood out as I got to see a display of nature’s finest creations. MyContinue reading “Nothern Territory Australia Things to Do”
The Sydney Nightlife Guide
When I first came to the land down under back in 2012, I was more than surprised to see the city of Sydney shutting down by 6pm and not a soul in sight by 8pm. Having been brought up in Mumbai, which is also known as the city that never sleeps, it was so hardContinue reading “The Sydney Nightlife Guide”
Suggested Fiction Reads – February
I’m starting a new feature where I suggest books for you to read every month based on my reads of the previous month. They are great travel companions too as they aren’t too heavy. Here are my suggested books for Feb: 1) All the Light we Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Set during World WarContinue reading “Suggested Fiction Reads – February”
Darkness in Waitomo
This is a work of fiction. “You’re done with your painting, Will?” Shelly asks. “Yes, I’m done. Just final touches,” I tell Shelly. “I don’t know how you manage to make such beautiful paintings all the time,” she says. “It’s all thanks to your descriptions,” I say. Shelly laughs and I feel a glow inContinue reading “Darkness in Waitomo”
Menaka Writes 