I’m at a loss to explain underlying causes of this phenomenon, but for the past few weeks, my body has…
Goodbye Emergency (Battambang)
I was scrolling down my Facebook page when these two words caught my attention: ARRIVEDERCI BATTAMBANG. What, I wondered, was…
The Benevolent Siren, Sirona
Because I happen to be a perpetually curious and inquisitive person, I learned yesterday about a Celtic healing deity named…
Fields of Dreams
Ubudians, with great affection and awe, used to call the narrow path leading up to Sari Organik (renowned local vegetarian…
The Beach Boys of Amed
Just back from my first visit to the black beaches of Amed in Eastern Bali. Stayed in the sleepy village…
The Kuningan Kollection
A week of festivities just wrapped up in Bali, starting from Galungan up to yesterday’s Kuningan ceremonies, dances and three-night…
Banananomics
Where I come from, the price of coffee, eggs, milk and produce fluctuates according to variables such as: what’s in…
A Bridge Too Far Gone
I have a thing about bridges: I’m in awe of them when they are well-designed, inventive and delightful examples of…
Mourning under a Full Moon
A little girl that I never met died one week ago today. I only knew about Ayelet Galena and her…
Love Balinese Style
I don’t know how snakes and snails do it, nor how dragonflies or butterflies do it, but for the past…
Healing Pilgrim 