An Auspicious Anniversary

A couple of days ago, in the middle of a massage, memories of last year surged through my mind and … More

Would You Like Bee Pollen?

It’s not every day that you’re offered this sweet ‘n sticky treat – unless, of course, you happen to live … More

Hope Blooms

Even in Ubud, you can bet that the first day of summer will prove to be an auspicious one – … More

A Reason for Walking

Why do you walk? Sure, to get from here to there. But do you ever walk for any other reason? … More

Cabin Fever in the Tropics

Is it even possible to get cabin fever when you’re living in the tropics? Doesn’t the term imply sub-arctic temperatures, … More

The Pak Man Factor

A handful of what ifs kept running through my mind since noon today, tugging at me from every direction, gnawing … More

Bliss Botanica

Yesterday, Renata and I headed out on a 2k trek up to the Botanic Gardens. We wanted to spend the … More

Wayan’s Way

Early this morning, shortly after breakfast, I set out on a pilgrimage. I was headed to a temple, but not … More

The Healermen of KL: Part IV

I’m back in KL less than 12 hours and I already find myself in the presence of a healer…of the … More

A Day at the ‘Beach’

It was a gloriously sunny morning when I boarded the bus in Penang; unaware that, less than four hours later … More