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

Diamonds in the Rough

Once upon a time, a long time ago, I was a tomboy. The middle sister of three, I was always … More

Floating Wings

A nightly rainy season ritual. The dedalu is clearly unperturbed by its intensely short life-span. One day, tops. Attracted by … More

Inspiring Blogger Award (redux ;)

I just found out that my fellow blogger and Russophile Steve Hague – of Life in Russia renown – has … More

Rites of Rain and Passage

Sometimes, in the early mornings, especially after a particularly heavy overnight rain shower, and before I unroll my yoga mat, … More

Musim Konkret

Bali’s dry season typically peters out by now, when the rainy season is ushered in with monsoon-like showers that can … More

The Men of Tomorrow

Yesterday, on my walk home from town, I passed an art gallery that was readying itself for an opening. I … More

BloGratitude

As I feel that I’m on the brink of embarking on a few projects and continuing with others, I can’t … More

Tracks Of Our Fears

I wouldn’t dare compare my own walking adventure on the Camino last year to that which an Australian woman undertook … More

A Rest from the Fest(s)

Barely touched down in Bali, I was greeted (surprise!) by a couple of Ubudian friends at the airport (not there … More