I’ve identified a unique species of tree that grows in Bali, perhaps unknown elsewhere in the world. It is called … More
Tag: adventure
A Done Deal
Foreigners are prohibited from owning property outright in Bali. Good thing. Otherwise I might have just signed my life away … More
Wonders in Paradise
There’s nothing quite like being handed a key to a 10-day holiday in tropical paradise – even though it’s only … More
Monyet in the Middle
I spent the better part of the morning in the unlikeliest of places: the port of Benoa on the southeast … More
The Year That Was
Today marks 365 days since I first landed in Bali. A year of living daily, creatively, ceremoniously, adventurously, openly, warmly, … More
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 … More
Weathering Turbulence
I had barely gotten off the plane and landed back in Ubud when the proverbial you-know-what hit the fan up … More
Why Do I Love These People
In the spirit of a long standing tradition, I accepted an invitation to join my family for a two-week vacation … More
La Belle Terre de Bali
Amid the rapidly expanding neighborhood of Kutu Kaja, a stone’s throw from the Botanic Gardens and the house that used … More
The Color Purple
It all began innocently enough when I asked Shoko to introduce me to her hairdresser. I’d wanted just to lighten … More
Healing Pilgrim 