Table of Contents

Issue 159 | February 2015

A Hike into History

Three hours spent well amidst the maze-like streets and effusive charms of Kirtipur. A stone’s throw away from Kathmandu and Patan, the impregnable Kirtipur feels a world...

A Tongue, Fire-Forged

A Tongue, Fire-Forged

Watering holes, watered-down nectar and wonderful memories. It is not easy for me to talk about alcohol without sounding like a drunk. I wouldn’t trust anyone who...

Fine Dining the Nepali Way

Fine Dining the Nepali Way

There might be some people who, when they think of fine dining, think only of western-style restaurants. But they’d be wrong. In the centre of Kathmandu, a...

Orbs of Bliss: 12 Suparis

Orbs of Bliss: 12 Suparis

Matchmakers are slowly disappearing from Newari culture. The Lamis who previously made matches, confirmed marriages and brought communities together, are now only merely footnotes to the ever evolving marital trends....

Breaking  Your Fast in  Kathmandu

Breaking Your Fast in Kathmandu

Seven must-try local breakfast items that will drag you out of bed this winter. Getting out of bed in the winter can be a challenge. As the mercury dips,...

Preserved For Good

The preservation of food is not unique to Nepal; however, some preserved food items do happen to be quite unique. Do you know where the word ‘kraut’...

Platefuls of Fire

Platefuls of Fire

You can spoil (or punish) yourself with the dishes at Patan’s local restaurants. It seemed like my guide for the day, a local who knew Patan’s labyrinthine alleys like...

The Sacred Thread

The Sacred Thread

Someone came into the room where my cousins and I were getting ready for the ceremony and gave to each one of us a rectangular piece of yellow cloth a...

Writing Your Novel in 100 Days

Writing Your Novel in 100 Days

John Coyne knows books. He’s written nonfiction, collections, instructionals and prize-winning novels about sports, historical fiction, mystery, horror and romance. As a writing teacher and mentor, John is well qualified...