Pulang Kampung

Like the rest of the Islamic world, Indonesians in Bali are about to mark the close of the month-long fast … More

Jewel: A Feast for the Senses

It’s shiny. It’s new. And, to paraphrase the tagline on its promotional brochure, it adds “a little sparkle to your … More

Stumped in Singapore

A couple of days after the final results were called in the recent Indonesian elections; and in the wake of … More

A Fine City… of No-Nos

The Republic of Singapore, a city-state with a current population of nearly 6 million residents, is known by many nicknames; … More

The Purple Pinky

“Sudah pilih?” I was seeking out locals on my way home, asking them – point blank: Did you already choose? … More

The Book Journey Lands.. in Bali

My memoir has LANDED! A pilgrimage is the kind of journey on which you embark with certain hopes and wishes. … More

Tour de Sanur

Right when you think you have it figured out, you’ll be proven wrong. Part and parcel of living on this … More

Sneak preview!

Dear followers, fellow bloggers and first-time visitors! With a brief detour off my regular (or not-so-regular recently, sorry!!), I did … More

Capping a Decade of Railroad Bridge Ties

In early 2009, the Cambodian railway system was in shambles. A French company was brought in to repair the network … More

A Bali Pilgrimage

You Can’t Go Home Again, the title of Thomas Wolfe’s posthumous novel, came to mind recently when I made my … More