Souvenirs of Sanur

It was time for a break. After weeks of wondering about Mount Agung’s “imminent eruption” and navigating through the crowds … More

Bring On The Ancestors!

It is no coincidence that the authorities and vulcanologists have just lowered the volcanic alert level. Which would mean that … More

In-Flight Fantasy

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

In Volcanic Limbo

If you were to walk the streets of Ubud the past couple of weeks, you could be forgiven for thinking … 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

Springtime in Adelaide (or a Break from Bali)

You know you’ve been living in Bali too long when a sight such as this leaves you breathless (and envious); … 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

A ‘Hood In Flux

After two months away from Bali, my home for more than 6 years, I’ve returned and begun to settle in. … More

The Jetlag Tango

I’ve come home. To Bali. Ubud. My little oasis. I open the gate and Blackie leaps up to lick me, … More

Bagel Birthday Bash!

White seed or black? White please, and preferably piping hot, right out of the brick oven. For any native-born and … More