There’s nothing particularly remarkable about the walls and front door of this compound. And you’d never know that a couple … More
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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
Fountain of Life
I’m lying on my bed after completing yet another pilgrimage down to Nyuh Kuning, to my weekly stint at the … More
Would You Like Bee Pollen?
It’s not every day that you’re offered this sweet ‘n sticky treat – unless, of course, you happen to live … More
The Pak Man Factor
A handful of what ifs kept running through my mind since noon today, tugging at me from every direction, gnawing … More
The Prophet of Putrajaya
A short walk from the train station of a planned city in the middle of Southeast Asia, stands a medical … More
The Healermen of KL: Part I
If you’ve ever contemplated exploring the world of Chinese medicine, it might be worthwhile to hop on a plane to … More
A Tale of Two Hospitals
On a wide swath of land between Highway 5 and the main police office, the grass, trees and flowers bloom … More
A Corner Where Pain & Hope Meet
It’s heartbreaking to watch and listen to a person describe their unrelenting and debilitating pain; to hear how they have … More