This past December was a dizzying month of festivities around Bali, and the major bi-annual celebrations of Galungan and Kuningan … More
Tag: culture
Where’s Wayan?
I went to Warung Sopa yesterday for a mixed plate of fresh veggie salads. I asked for Wayan (pronounced why-UN), … More
Long Live the Kris
The Balinese kris (or keris) is a ceremonial dagger historically used as a weapon of execution (secondarily to a spear) … More
A Gift from Niskala
As this year’s installment of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival draws to a close, I’ve asked myself the same … More
The Lady and The Lexus
The corner of Jalan Raya and Jalan Suweta could be considered the epicenter of Ubud. Heading south, alongside the Tourist … More
Blessed Convergences
I’m standing on the threshold of the guesthouse this morning drinking a cup of hot water, while speaking with an … More
Healing Pilgrim 