The Lady and The Lexus

The corner of Jalan Raya and Jalan Suweta could be considered the epicenter of Ubud. Heading south, alongside the Tourist … More

Bebek Crossing Ahead

Living in a city such as Ubud, and walking across town in the early morning hours (as I love to … More

In Praise of Metal

Yesterday, the ceremony of Tumpek Landep was celebrated all around Bali; a holiday dedicated to Sanghvang Pasupati, the god of … More

The Penatahan Diaries – Part I

I just returned to Ubud after spending the past five days living in a house on a hill, deeply immersed … More

Skyquakes, Dedalus & Other Unexpected Shifts

Since my return from Singapore, a series of tectonic shifts in my inner and outer landscape have shaken me up … More

Nine Days in Singapore

The flight from Bali to Singapore takes only slightly more than two hours. There is no time difference hopping from … More

On Familiar Ground

It was the day after my birthday. I was still floating, as if on a planet out of this world. … More

A Bountiful Bali Birthday

There was no more prosaic way to be awakened than by a pair of roosters cawing at each other right … More

Where the Grass is Greener

In many parts of the world, ’tis the season for children to be heading back to school. Many of these … More

“Real Bali” Living

I just stumbled across this ad posted on a local accommodation website, The “Real Bali” Almost Compound Living: Experience Local … More