I must have the shortest memory in the world.* Somewhere in between the time I go to sleep until I … More
Category: Travel
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
Exile… with a Smile
My intention was to write about last night’s gathering at a lovely sprawling house on the edge of the jungle. … 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
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
A Loaded Question
At the stroke of 6 this morning, just shy of dawn and under cover of near-darkness, I slid the compound … More
The Woman in the Picture
Look closely at the picture below. Notice anything? Probably not. It’s an altogether uninspiring (let alone not particularly well framed) … More
Healing Pilgrim 