Every year, when Ganpati arrives, the city changes its heartbeat. For me, that heartbeat is the Dhol Pathak. The moment the first dhol is struck, the streets stop feeling ordinary. The sound isn’t just music – it’s devotion, discipline, and pure energy rolled into rhythm. The First Time I Heard the Dhol – And Decided…
Author: Harshenee A
Why Japanese Horror Feels So Different
Japanese horror has a reputation for being deeply unsettling rather than outright scary. Instead of jump scares or gore, it creeps into your mind and stays there long after the story ends. This unique style makes many readers and viewers wonder why Japanese horror feels so different from Western horror. The answer lies in psychology,…
Gili T and Nusa Penida: Island Hopping in Bali
Some places grab you with noise and colour. Others don’t raise their voice at all – but somehow stay with you longer. Gili Trawangan and Nusa Penida were exactly that kind of unforgettable. After a few calm, grounding days in Bali, my partner and I felt the pull to go a little further. We wanted…
Ubud, Bali: A Journey That Slowed Us Down
Some places change your pace before you even realise it. Ubud was one of those places for us. We arrived with plans, excitement, and that usual travel energy – but within hours, everything softened. The air felt lighter, the roads quieter, and our thoughts slower. This trip wasn’t just about sightseeing; it became about sharing…
Aadrai Jungle Trek – Where My College Trek Began
Some experiences stay with you not because they were perfect, but because they were real. The Aadrai Jungle Trek will always be special to me because it was my first-ever college trekking experience, shared with college friends – many of whom were strangers before this trip and became close friends by the end of it….




