Happy Beachday!

Since arriving in Adelaide, I’d been watching the forecast closely, at least twice a day – a habit I’d long … More

Kings of the Sawah

I’ve been back home for less than 24 hours. It’s startling to note the stark differences between my own neighbourhood, … 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

Finding Home… in Oz

The day after the US presidential inauguration, I sought refuge down under. Taking cover in Perth was one way to … More

Got Fish?

Life on a tropical island is a wondrous affair; days comprised (mainly) of sunshine, adventure, surprises, new learnings and discoveries. … More

Balinese Swag (or Goodies for the Gods)

There’s no telling when and where the Balinese will hold their next ceremony. Which is why it’s often been said … More

The Birds

Once in awhile, I still stumble upon hidden treasures – a waterfall, a village, a temple, a dish or dessert. … More

Living Among the Animals

These are some of the things we forget – and need to be reminded of – when we’ve lived in … More

Sidemen Surprise

Every time I escape the throngs and noises of an all too highly-seasonal Ubud, I feel a giddy sense of … More

Villāticus Balicus

At the far end of a remote village in East Bali, I meander towards the far end of a road, … More