The Sweetest Spot

I’m at a loss to explain underlying causes of this phenomenon, but for the past few weeks, my body has … More

Goodbye Emergency (Battambang)

I was scrolling down my Facebook page when these two words caught my attention: ARRIVEDERCI BATTAMBANG. What, I wondered, was … More

The Benevolent Siren, Sirona

Because I happen to be a perpetually curious and inquisitive person, I learned yesterday about a Celtic healing deity named … More

Fields of Dreams

Ubudians, with great affection and awe, used to call the narrow path leading up to Sari Organik (renowned local vegetarian … More

The Beach Boys of Amed

Just back from my first visit to the black beaches of Amed in Eastern Bali. Stayed in the sleepy village … More

The Kuningan Kollection

A week of festivities just wrapped up in Bali, starting from Galungan up to yesterday’s Kuningan ceremonies, dances and three-night … More

Banananomics

Where I come from, the price of coffee, eggs, milk and produce fluctuates according to variables such as: what’s in … More

A Bridge Too Far Gone

I have a thing about bridges: I’m in awe of them when they are well-designed, inventive and delightful examples of … More

Mourning under a Full Moon

A little girl that I never met died one week ago today. I only knew about Ayelet Galena and her … More

Love Balinese Style

I don’t know how snakes and snails do it, nor how dragonflies or butterflies do it, but for the past … More