In-Flight Fantasy

I love to travel. I also love to fly. I love being above the clouds – where, on one occasion, … More

Surfing in Oz

If you’ve never joined up with communities like AirBnB, Homeexchange, Trusted Housesitters, or Couchsurfing, you have no idea what you’re … More

Getting my Greens (& Golds)

I’d grown weary of the relentless parade of concrete, cement, cinderblocks; the onslaught of chimney-like blasts of smoke pelting at … More

When The Relatives Came

It was a long time coming. After six years of living in Bali (halfway around the world from my birthplace), … More

How to Take Leave of Your Family Home

If your life is anything like mine, it might go something like this: After a few days of crossing multiple … More

Make Art

Our world. In a rut. Our people. Fearful. Panicked. Angry. The axis, off-kilter. Turn the page. Find the light. Breathe. … More

The Desa Seni Experience

It is rare these days, and becoming ever more so, to find sanctuary from the sights and sounds of concrete, … More

From Bananas to Buildings: A Paean to my Grandfather

Until a couple of months ago, I never knew that my late grandfather had once worked in a banana field. … More

A Wheely Big Surprise

Old Montreal in the summer is packed with tourists, portrait artists, knick-knack kiosks, food trucks, zipline rides, horse and carriages, … More

How Swede It Is

There’s no doubt in my mind that life in Ubud comes packed with lots of pluses; chief among which is … More