Exile… with a Smile

My intention was to write about last night’s gathering at a lovely sprawling house on the edge of the jungle. … More

Inspired Bali – 2nd issue is out!

Inspired Bali – 2nd issue is out! In case you missed it, inquiring and inspiring minds might want to check … More

Tabanan with a Twist

It was time for another trip to Tabanan, but it was a visit unlike any other. A silent retreat center … More

Breathing It Forward

Now that the guilt has subsided and the sense of collusion in a fraudulent endeavor (thankfully) never descended upon me, … More

Holey Silence

It’s nothing short of mesmerizing to hear how an entire island downshifts from full-tilt, speed-racing living into first gear, then … More

Woman on a Mission

Most travelers who arrive in Bangkok typically have an itinerary that includes sights such as Wat Pho, Chinatown, Chatuchak and … More

A Loaded Question

At the stroke of 6 this morning, just shy of dawn and under cover of near-darkness, I slid the compound … More

My Guru, The Slug

The labyrinth welcomed me back today with an open embrace. I stood at its opening, in open-toed sandals, vacillating a … More

The Woman in the Picture

Look closely at the picture below. Notice anything? Probably not. It’s an altogether uninspiring (let alone not particularly well framed) … More

The Bully & Mr G.

One of my favorite Sunday activities is to join J & N at their villa compound for a few hours … More