A few late nights ago, flying into Washington’s National airport, I spotted in close proximity, the vague but immediately recognizable … More
Tag: Travel
Bangkok: You Got a Hold on Me
Not much beats Bangkok in terms of its visual-feast-factor. Even though I’ve taken at least a dozen extended stops in … More
Between the Sawah and a Hard Place
In Bali, there is a zone – where concrete walls meet the sawah (rice paddies). It’s a sacred space; as … More
Nyepi. In Two Acts.
Yesterday morning, Bali hit the pause button. Homo sapiens and machina: exit stage right. Stay in the wings. Quiet. Out … More
The Royal’s Rain (Goes Away)
This morning, Ubudians were greeted by the unusual sight of a bright and sunny day; skies a perfect shade of … 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
Your Blood Never Lies (Even From Afar)
The sheepish Balinese clerk at a local medical clinic tries hard to make sense of my unusual request. I don’t … More
Blair’s Odyssey: A Legend In Our Midst
Walter Cronkite once called Lawrence Blair “One of the best lecturers alive.” Now I see why. Recently, over two evenings … 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
Healing Pilgrim 