Ubud: The Heart Of Darkness
Ubud is full of galleries, boutiques, and performing troupes, and is billed as Bali’s cultural center, aside from the capital, Denpasar. It’s also one of Bali’s most heavily touristed areas, which is why, net, we…
Temples & Textiles
Once again, fabric beckoned. After our visit to Tenganan to see their double ikat geringsing, we planned a visit to Sidemen to see songket brocades being made. The Besakih Temple was close enough to Sidemen…
Day Tripper
As lovely as it is to bob in the water, you just knew we couldn’t go a full month with nothing but ocean for entertainment. To what I’m sure will be absolutely no one’s surprise,…
They Call Him Flipper…
I’m of two minds regarding writing about snorkeling. On the one hand, swimming with the fishes is objectively amazing. It’s as close to visiting another planet as we’ll get. Maybe not you. You’re young. But…
Bali? Hi!
Bali, land of deep, resonant culture, jaw dropping natural splendor, and breathtaking coral extravaganzas. Also, land of wellness centers, yoga retreats, and invasive tourists. Getting the one without the other is a challenge, happily accepted.…