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Author: healingpilgrim
Adulation of O
If you were asked to choose someone to advocate on your behalf, for just about any cause or argument that … More
The Big Flop
I was feeling all wound up. In extremis, you could say. I wasn’t sleeping long – or well. My eyes … More
Riding the (Street) Rat
My recent move from the bustling city of Ubud to the very beachy town of Sanur came as a surprise … More
From Beach to Shining Beach
On the tails of my pan-Indonesian/Singapore/Bangkok adventure, I crossed an interminable number of time zones and eventually landed on a … More
An Impromptu Adventure
After weeks of tracking the unpredictable shenanigans of a volcanically-inclined mountain, after some reflection and calculation, and though my intended … More
A Call to Curb Thankshopping
‘Tis the (turkey) season. Which, aside from the feasting, means one thing: After months of hibernation, concocting advertising strategies, and … More
Behind The Scenes (Of a Balinese Marriage)
Once in awhile, Ubud catches me off guard. Even after 6+ years of island living, I feel like I’m immersed … More
Souvenirs of Sanur
It was time for a break. After weeks of wondering about Mount Agung’s “imminent eruption” and navigating through the crowds … More
Bring On The Ancestors!
It is no coincidence that the authorities and vulcanologists have just lowered the volcanic alert level. Which would mean that … More