Not much beats Bangkok in terms of its visual-feast-factor. Even though I’ve taken at least a dozen extended stops in … More
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Paint Like Nobody’s Watching
Imagine trying to invite a group full of computer tech pros, coding geeks, budding entrepreneurs and startup nerds to lay … More
How The Grip Poled Festivus
It was a show that was much ado about nothing. You’re probably thinking Shakespeare. Uh, no. I’m talking Seinfeld. But … More
Balinese Swag (or Goodies for the Gods)
There’s no telling when and where the Balinese will hold their next ceremony. Which is why it’s often been said … More
The Desa Seni Experience
It is rare these days, and becoming ever more so, to find sanctuary from the sights and sounds of concrete, … More
The Royal (Taxi) Treatment
Last night, after dinner at friends’ in Seminyak, I ordered a GRAB taxi to bring me home to Ubud. GRAB … More
The Monuments We Love
The itineraries of most visitors arriving in Washington, D.C. typically includes sites like the White House, the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial … More
Sidemen Surprise
Every time I escape the throngs and noises of an all too highly-seasonal Ubud, I feel a giddy sense of … 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
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
Healing Pilgrim 