My Two-Winged Visitor

I was drying off after my morning shower when I spotted something fluttering by in my peripheral vision. I glanced … More

A Rest from the Fest(s)

Barely touched down in Bali, I was greeted (surprise!) by a couple of Ubudian friends at the airport (not there … More

A Whole Lot o’ Hallelujahs

The 21st night of September. International Peace Day. Chant. Pray. Love. Meditate mindfully, for good measure. The Climate March. Another … More

Waltzing With a Caterpillar

It was not yet the middle of the week when I felt the first pangs of a meltdown or serious … More

Pueblo de las Rosas

Here I am, spending the month of July in the northern part of Israel. I’ve squirreled myself away in Kfar … More

Diplomaquatic Relations

In 1992, Israel and China established diplomatic relations between their countries. An embassy was set up in Tel Aviv, trade … More

Hot Wheels

In this, the world-renowned White City, people are on the move. Young and old alike, marathoners and wheelchair users too, … More

A Cacophonous Country

After an absence of nearly a decade, and although I’ve already been in this land for a month, the truth … More

Standing Room Only

Yesterday, on a marvelously sunny and warm afternoon, I opted to head INDOORS for a couple of hours – to … More

Borderlines

If you were to set out for a stroll around this small town (pop: approximately 6000), you’d likely never believe … More