The Lower East Side

It’s a Sunday morning. I’m not in Manhattan. And yet, I strolled through the Lower East Side as I often … More

Wispy Things

Once in awhile, when I turn off the well-worn, beaten main road and head down the path towards the rice … More

The Sweep Cycle

Amidst the handful of sounds rising with the dawn – roosters, dogs, bikes, metal shutters – lies one so unique, … 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

Festival Season Wraps Up!

The bi-annual Balinese ten-day festivals of Galungan to Kuningan just wrapped up over the weekend… though thankfully the penjors stay … 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

Holey Silence

It’s nothing short of mesmerizing to hear how an entire island downshifts from full-tilt, speed-racing living into first gear, then … 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