Category Archives: Asia
A journey from hero to high-flyer
On my first trip to India I was a hero. And I say that in the most sarcastic, self-deprecating way possible. There were rickety two-day bus rides where toilet stops meant an open field, I booked near free accommodation with
A journey from hero to high-flyer
On my first trip to India I was a hero. And I say that in the most sarcastic, self-deprecating way possible. There were rickety two-day bus rides where toilet stops meant an open field, I booked near free accommodation with
Kerala’s backwaters at Fragrant Nature Retreat
Competing with the tree-houses of Thekkady, the tea plantations of Munnar and the coastal vibes of Varkala, Kollam is no golden star on the tourist map. But for those seeking a romantic nest and the quintessential backwater experience of Kerala, parking
Kerala’s backwaters at Fragrant Nature Retreat
Competing with the tree-houses of Thekkady, the tea plantations of Munnar and the coastal vibes of Varkala, Kollam is no golden star on the tourist map. But for those seeking a romantic nest and the quintessential backwater experience of Kerala, parking
Sarinbuana: An eco lodge on “the coconut shell rock”
Just outside the retreat’s restaurant, a woman from Slovenia is sprawled out on her back on a mosey bench, staring at the stars. Without shifting her whimsical gaze, she pronounces her declaration of love: “I dreamt about being here for
Sarinbuana: An eco lodge on “the coconut shell rock”
Just outside the retreat’s restaurant, a woman from Slovenia is sprawled out on her back on a mosey bench, staring at the stars. Without shifting her whimsical gaze, she pronounces her declaration of love: “I dreamt about being here for
West Bali National Park and the Menjangan Eco Retreat
Ever since the fable of Bambi and the legend of Christmas, the deer has been a creature of great adoration. With heavily lashed eyelids that blink softly over brown doe-eyes, a timid nature shown in every unstable step, and an
West Bali National Park and the Menjangan Eco Retreat
Ever since the fable of Bambi and the legend of Christmas, the deer has been a creature of great adoration. With heavily lashed eyelids that blink softly over brown doe-eyes, a timid nature shown in every unstable step, and an
The 2014 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival: BALI, INDONESIA
When I first checked out the program guide for the 2014 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, I felt a little confused. Book launches and poetry slams: great, just as I had expected. Panel discussions about environmental artists, expats in Bali
The 2014 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival: BALI, INDONESIA
When I first checked out the program guide for the 2014 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, I felt a little confused. Book launches and poetry slams: great, just as I had expected. Panel discussions about environmental artists, expats in Bali
Redefining opulence – a 24k gold facial in Bali.
Nothing says opulence quite like the unnecessary use of gold. A gold showerhead flooding streams of San Pellegrino from a gold water tank, 22-inch gold rims on shiny gold Rolls Royce, a bowl of faux gold fruit sitting on a
Redefining opulence – a 24k gold facial in Bali.
Nothing says opulence quite like the unnecessary use of gold. A gold showerhead flooding streams of San Pellegrino from a gold water tank, 22-inch gold rims on shiny gold Rolls Royce, a bowl of faux gold fruit sitting on a
Not wunderkind. Just wandering kind.
The birth of inBali.org. Earlier this year, I was convinced that a rum soaked fling with Havana would be the end of my wandering ways. I was mentally preparing to put my passport in my treasure box. Tucking it away with the ballet
Not wunderkind. Just wandering kind.
The birth of inBali.org. Earlier this year, I was convinced that a rum soaked fling with Havana would be the end of my wandering ways. I was mentally preparing to put my passport in my treasure box. Tucking it away with the ballet
Red Door Bali: Breaking the Mould.
There are a few things that are regrettably synonymous with “Eco-Accommodation”. The inescapable feeling of filth is one. Inadequate lighting and unpredictable electricity are others. And a constant yearning for a touch of air-conditioning and a shower that is not
Red Door Bali: Breaking the Mould.
There are a few things that are regrettably synonymous with “Eco-Accommodation”. The inescapable feeling of filth is one. Inadequate lighting and unpredictable electricity are others. And a constant yearning for a touch of air-conditioning and a shower that is not
The sixth day.
And on the sixth day, the Universe created cameras. Because sometimes she was lost for words.
The sixth day.
And on the sixth day, the Universe created cameras. Because sometimes she was lost for words.
Nepal in Visuals.
High in the Himalayan mountain range of Annapurna, local women with jet black plaits weave brightly coloured Aztec belts. In the central south, open top jeeps blaze through 3 metre high grass, surrounded by monkeys and dodging wild rhinos. In
Nepal in Visuals.
High in the Himalayan mountain range of Annapurna, local women with jet black plaits weave brightly coloured Aztec belts. In the central south, open top jeeps blaze through 3 metre high grass, surrounded by monkeys and dodging wild rhinos. In
Beholding the horror in Bangladesh.
“The emotional reaction on beholding the horror in Bangladesh is naturally to vow never to buy so much as a T-shirt sewn in that country… But no one suffers more from a boycott than the improvised workers themselves. The better
Beholding the horror in Bangladesh.
“The emotional reaction on beholding the horror in Bangladesh is naturally to vow never to buy so much as a T-shirt sewn in that country… But no one suffers more from a boycott than the improvised workers themselves. The better
Extraordinary Varanasi.
When it comes to conversing about Varanasi, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, there are enough outlandish facts to fill an eight-course degustation. You could start with the widely abhorred open-air burning Ghats where some 250 human
Extraordinary Varanasi.
When it comes to conversing about Varanasi, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, there are enough outlandish facts to fill an eight-course degustation. You could start with the widely abhorred open-air burning Ghats where some 250 human
Varanasi Indescribable.
Varanasi has the capability to leave even the most linguistically colourful and erudite traveller lost for words. And even when words are found, they very rarely suffice. Cale Glendening’s film “Beyond”, however, is the perfect representation. An expose on one of
Varanasi Indescribable.
Varanasi has the capability to leave even the most linguistically colourful and erudite traveller lost for words. And even when words are found, they very rarely suffice. Cale Glendening’s film “Beyond”, however, is the perfect representation. An expose on one of
Bring back the postcard.
“Hello Samantha. Thanks so much for your kindness to send me a portrait of mine. I received it the beginning of March 2012. But Big sorry I answer too late. I hope you come to Bali again and hope you and
Bring back the postcard.
“Hello Samantha. Thanks so much for your kindness to send me a portrait of mine. I received it the beginning of March 2012. But Big sorry I answer too late. I hope you come to Bali again and hope you and
SAVING FOR CUBA 