Saturday Night Soak

My plans last night were simple: stay home and read. Then I got a text message from J, and everything … More

A Sun-Shiny Day

Two years ago today, I arrived in Bali, flagged down a taxi at Ngurah Rai Airport and handed the driver … More

When Cultures Collide

Ubud is much more than a confluence of two significant rivers that historically joined together to create the town named … More

Essential Ingredients

It takes so little to make me happy. A breathtaking view… A couple of OMs (Organic Mojitos to the uninitiated … More

A Pioneer in Padangtegal

I recently met the chief of Padangtegal village in Ubud who is trying to make a big difference in his … More

The Freedom to Float

A few days ago, in the midst of a morning meditation with friends J & N, this vision appeared to … More

Tabanan with a Twist

It was time for another trip to Tabanan, but it was a visit unlike any other. A silent retreat center … More

Breathing It Forward

Now that the guilt has subsided and the sense of collusion in a fraudulent endeavor (thankfully) never descended upon me, … More

Woman on a Mission

Most travelers who arrive in Bangkok typically have an itinerary that includes sights such as Wat Pho, Chinatown, Chatuchak and … More

The Roundabout Way

I walked the labyrinth twice this morning and both times nearly lost my way. Maybe it was just a reflection … More