Vilnius to Valbonne

It’s unlikely that Lithuania appears on the radar for a family reunion. Indeed, it’s not a country that usually falls … More

The Sun Always Rises

Consider this. A scraggly line, more like an arc. Its form still invisible in the darkness. Yet we wait, steeped … More

Have you ever heard a kingfisher sing? Or seen swallows flit straight across the sky unhindered (for once) by pockets … More

I was feeling all wound up. In extremis, you could say. I wasn’t sleeping long – or well. My eyes … More

Once in awhile, Ubud catches me off guard. Even after 6+ years of island living, I feel like I’m immersed … More

It was time for a break. After weeks of wondering about Mount Agung’s “imminent eruption” and navigating through the crowds … More

It is no coincidence that the authorities and vulcanologists have just lowered the volcanic alert level. Which would mean that … More

If you’ve never joined up with communities like AirBnB, Homeexchange, Trusted Housesitters, or Couchsurfing, you have no idea what you’re … More

Since arriving in Adelaide, I’d been watching the forecast closely, at least twice a day – a habit I’d long … More

The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to … More