There are nearly 30 million sheep in New Zealand. Nearly six times as many as human beings. Sheep serve a lot of purposes — the main one being extracting wool. We float around aimlessly all day, feasting on ample amounts of scrumptious grass — at least that’s what you think. We have an identity asContinue reading “I’m Not One of the Herd”
Author Archives: Menaka Ramakrishnan
Kleptomania in Champagne
The first thing I ever stole in my entire life was underwear. I was three years old and my play-mate, Billy, was four. He needed to pea so his mom took his underwear off in front of me and dragged him to the bathroom to potty train. I looked at that underwear which had monkeyContinue reading “Kleptomania in Champagne”
The Loveless Great Ocean Road Trip
As this mini-bus headed towards the Great Ocean Road, the couples around me were being mushy. One couple was feeding each other grapes. Another couple was pinching each other’s cheeks. The third was having a cute argument about something insignificant. Yet another young teenage couple was ferociously making out at the back. I sat betweenContinue reading “The Loveless Great Ocean Road Trip”
The Spirit of Alice Springs
This is a work of fiction The first time I saw her she was crying. This was around three years ago at a bar in Alice Springs, the huge one which caters to everyone without discriminating. She has pale skin, blonde hair and brown eyes, is tall and a little on the heavier side. HerContinue reading “The Spirit of Alice Springs”
Top Five Inexpensive Things to Do in Melbourne City
I love Melbourne, especially its artsy atmosphere. The central city is a pleasant mix of amazingly talented buskers, rustic trams, graffiti-ridden streets, and modern buildings. It’s basically an awesome place for creative, chilled-out folks. Quite contrary to the business-y atmosphere of Sydney. It was a mix of Europe and Australia and that’s why I lovedContinue reading “Top Five Inexpensive Things to Do in Melbourne City”
Five Crazy Rock Concert Disasters That You Can’t Miss
A Letter from an Anxious Mom to her Little Budding Rockstar So you want to be a rockstar? Well, go ahead. Your dad and I won’t try to stop you like when you wanted to be a skydiver and we had to push you off a table to educate you on the salient features ofContinue reading “Five Crazy Rock Concert Disasters That You Can’t Miss”
5 Reasons Why Rome Is the Best City in the World
I have said this many times before and will say it again — Rome is my favorite city in the world. Why? Because it’s the perfect blend of history and the modern world. It has it all — beautiful historical sites, amazing shops, and of course; the perfect pizzas ever. So here’s my experience ofContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Rome Is the Best City in the World”
If I Kidnapped a Little Penguin
Hi! I’m Anishka and I’m 10 years old. I have come with my family to Australia all the way from India. We are visiting Melbourne for a week and the week before we went to Sydney. Australia is big and beautiful. When I get married to Ed Sheeran I will stay here with him nextContinue reading “If I Kidnapped a Little Penguin”
A Day in Amsterdam
I was listening to “Under the Bridge” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the way to Amsterdam. My headphones were rudely yanked right before the last verse. “It’s too loud,” said a petite woman around my age with large brown eyes, a dark complexion, and a nose ring. I glared at her in disbelief.Continue reading “A Day in Amsterdam”
How to Spend a Day in Rotorua
Rotorua — a city in New Zealand; is one of the most unique cities I have ever visited. It’s considered a major hub for geothermal activity and has several scenic touristy spots. I visited for half a day and here are my top attractions: 1) Whakarewarewa — Thermal Geyser/Village Tour Our first stop was Whakarewarewa,Continue reading “How to Spend a Day in Rotorua”
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