On the tails of my pan-Indonesian/Singapore/Bangkok adventure, I crossed an interminable number of time zones and eventually landed on a … More
Category: Travel
An Impromptu Adventure
After weeks of tracking the unpredictable shenanigans of a volcanically-inclined mountain, after some reflection and calculation, and though my intended … More
Souvenirs of Sanur
It was time for a break. After weeks of wondering about Mount Agung’s “imminent eruption” and navigating through the crowds … More
Bring On The Ancestors!
It is no coincidence that the authorities and vulcanologists have just lowered the volcanic alert level. Which would mean that … More
Vanilla Supremacy
Once upon a time a Bali dog lived down the lane. Her name was – and still is – Blackie. … More
A Compound of Joy
Vulcanologists, priests and authorities urged villagers to remain in evacuee camps, and exhorted all travelers to stay far away. At … More
In-Flight Fantasy
I love to travel. I also love to fly. I love being above the clouds – where, on one occasion, … More
In Volcanic Limbo
If you were to walk the streets of Ubud the past couple of weeks, you could be forgiven for thinking … More
All Eyes On The Mountain
Somewhere around 6 o’clock this morning, I was levitating. As in, hovering slightly above my bed. An effect, perhaps, of … More
Surfing in Oz
If you’ve never joined up with communities like AirBnB, Homeexchange, Trusted Housesitters, or Couchsurfing, you have no idea what you’re … More
Healing Pilgrim 