The after-effects of a whirlwind visit back to my hometown took their toll, still in the process of winding down … More
Tag: Bali
Where the Grass is Greener
Yesterday morning, the local weatherman welcomed me to -16 (did you see that MINUS sign, my tropical friends?), that, thanks … More
The Silence of the Snow
I woke this morning with a wave of melancholy washing over me. It wasn’t so much because of the arctic … More
Of Bites, Last Rites & Tourist Sites
I should be used to it by now. Leaping from one side of the world to the other, floating through … More
The Healing Haven
There’s nothing particularly remarkable about the walls and front door of this compound. And you’d never know that a couple … More
Off the Mat
Some of you – especially those who practice yoga – might have heard of a wonderful organization called Off the … More
A Totally Hairy Hideaway
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. If you’ve ever attended a musical on Broadway (or one … More
A Coastal Pocket of Paradise
Sadly, it’s a rare day that I emerge from a pool surrounded by beach chairs, solar panels and frangipani trees, … More
Turmeric, She Wrote
It all started innocuously enough. A bite, from a mosquito or ant. Not a big deal. Then the spot turned … More
The Reluctant Carnivore
If you’re a vegetarian or even a vegan, you could do worse than living in a place like Ubud. In … More
Healing Pilgrim 