Sidemen Surprise

Every time I escape the throngs and noises of an all too highly-seasonal Ubud, I feel a giddy sense of … More

The Monkeys of Batur

It happened in a flash. Just the other day. Invited to join a group heading up to Mount Batur – … More

Tropical Horror Show

Long ago I signed up for a weekly news digest that spews out Bali’s most sensational gossip and items at … More

The Kumzitz Krowd

Somewhere  on the north coast of Bali, some friends – adults, children and a newborn baby – met up to … More

Villāticus Balicus

At the far end of a remote village in East Bali, I meander towards the far end of a road, … More

Of Brilliant Wings & Fishy Things

Occasionally, I’m embarrassed to confess to people and sundry that, despite living in Bali for just over 5 years, there … More

In Search of Silver Linings

The past 2 weeks since my return from Nepal have afforded me the opportunity to distance myself a little, from … More

All The World’s a Stage

.. and the players are all day – and, in one case, overnight – labourers. As of today, I have … More

Holy Cargo

When the ancestors came, I was in Ubud. It was the festive day of Galungan and the Balinese were awaiting … More

Six Degrees from Silence

What a difference a day makes. It’s an exceedingly rare occurrence (and becoming ever more so) to experience quiet in … More