For the Love of Dogs

It’s heartbreaking to see how some of the dogs are treated on this island. Many are abandoned, some beaten, still … More

Diamonds in the Rough

Once upon a time, a long time ago, I was a tomboy. The middle sister of three, I was always … More

Downward Dog Sitting

I’ll let you in on a little secret. If you think that dog sitting means that you sit around while … More

Floating Wings

A nightly rainy season ritual. The dedalu is clearly unperturbed by its intensely short life-span. One day, tops. Attracted by … More

Dance of the Winds

This past week, the first of 2015, has brought with it monsoon-like downpours and flooding, dazzlingly bright sunshine and a … More

A Pig Dilemma

This past December was a dizzying month of festivities around Bali, and the major bi-annual celebrations of Galungan and Kuningan … More

‘Twas the Night before Natal

While I listened to the Barong Boy marching Band clanging and clopping their way down the road a couple of … More

Rites of Rain and Passage

Sometimes, in the early mornings, especially after a particularly heavy overnight rain shower, and before I unroll my yoga mat, … More

A Centennial Celebration (& Downpour)

It was a glorious, dazzling and typically hot morning in Ubud when we set out to Pejeng for the rarest … More

Nocturnal Sanctuary

I’d invited my Startup Weekend team members over last night for a celebratory get-together (and dip in the pool – … More