Aphrodite: The Goddess of Love and Beauty – and Also, WarStephanie BrookesFebruary 11, 2025 by Stephanie BrookesFebruary 11, 20250Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, was also the goddess of war. Even today, she remains one...
Embracing Sustainable Travel: Tips on How to Make a Positive ImpactStephanie BrookesOctober 7, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesOctober 7, 20240As you plan your next adventure, ask yourself: “How can I leave a positive legacy?” As we travel and explore...
Unlocking Learning: The Educational Benefits of Travelling with ChildrenStephanie BrookesMarch 8, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesMarch 8, 20240As parents and educators, let us embrace the power of travel as a tool for learning, growth and connection. As...
Lamalera – The Traditional Whale Hunters of East Nusa TenggaraStephanie BrookesJanuary 14, 2024January 27, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesJanuary 14, 2024January 27, 20240Sitting on the beach at Lamalera Village, on Lembata Island, on the shores of the Flores Sea, with a giant...
Kicking around in Kalimantan with OrangutansStephanie BrookesDecember 11, 2023 by Stephanie BrookesDecember 11, 20230In the early morning, I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees. I heard him before I saw...
Weaving Tales of the ArchipelagoStephanie BrookesOctober 11, 2023 by Stephanie BrookesOctober 11, 20230The ancient craft of handloom weaving in Indonesia holds a profound significance, intricately entwined with symbols and designs closely linked...
Embracing Vulnerability: Unlocking Emotional Growth and Self-AcceptanceStephanie BrookesJune 7, 2023 by Stephanie BrookesJune 7, 20230A decade ago, no one spoke about emotional vulnerability. It was often seen as risky and uncomfortable territory, evoking fear...
Living in a Longhouse – West KalimantanStephanie BrookesMay 11, 2023May 29, 2023 by Stephanie BrookesMay 11, 2023May 29, 20230When I entered Sungai Utik Village, in the heart of West Kalimantan, I felt very excited when I caught my...
Weaving in Bali?Stephanie BrookesMay 28, 2022 by Stephanie BrookesMay 28, 20220Stephanie Brookes writes about Pejeng Kangin, a resilient weaving village just outside Ubud that has united the weavers of Bali...
Bali to Banyuwangi – A Women’s Motorbike AdventureStephanie BrookesJuly 1, 2021February 28, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesJuly 1, 2021February 28, 20240TripbaliGazing over the Indonesian map sprawled out on the table, my eyes turned to the more remote Eastern part of...
Bali’s Trash Solution in ActionStephanie BrookesJanuary 14, 2021July 9, 2021 by Stephanie BrookesJanuary 14, 2021July 9, 20210When it comes to getting a handle on recycling and plastic waste in Bali, then look no further than the...
Bali’s Sustainable TourismStephanie BrookesSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 2021 by Stephanie BrookesSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 20210Bali opened to domestic tourism on July 31. Supporting sustainable tourism is a way to give back to local communities...
Spirituality in the Subak – BaliStephanie BrookesMay 20, 2020January 27, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesMay 20, 2020January 27, 20240The humble rice field is a gateway to Balinese culture and spirituality. Since the 9th century, a sophisticated system of...
Life in a Boma – TanzaniaStephanie BrookesMarch 11, 2020January 27, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesMarch 11, 2020January 27, 20240When you get curious about other cultures, what are the best ways to explore them? Some of us book a...
Bali ? Volcanoes and BeyondStephanie BrookesNovember 20, 2019November 23, 2019 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 20, 2019November 23, 20190I stood near the rim of Kintamani volcano, taking in the sweeping views of Mount Batur and its expansive crater...
The Sea Gypsies of the TogeansStephanie BrookesSeptember 25, 2019 by Stephanie BrookesSeptember 25, 20190The Togean Islands form an archipelago of 56 islands strung across the Gulf of Tomini in Central Sulawesi. This string...
A Jungle Stay in Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh – North SumatraStephanie BrookesJuly 17, 2019May 19, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesJuly 17, 2019May 19, 20240Within one day of arriving in Ketambe Village in Gunung Leuser National Park, I had spotted three gibbons, five Thomas’...
Horsing Around on Muna IslandStephanie BrookesApril 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Stephanie BrookesApril 23, 2019April 23, 20190I met Mr La Hada just outside of Bolo village at the mystical prehistoric caves located on Muna Island, an...
The Dark Night – BaliStephanie BrookesMarch 12, 2019March 11, 2021 by Stephanie BrookesMarch 12, 2019March 11, 20210Life in Bali revolves around ceremonies, and one of the major highlights in the Balinese Calendar is Nyepi, the Day...
The Magic Eels of AmbonStephanie BrookesJanuary 16, 2019 by Stephanie BrookesJanuary 16, 20190On a sailing voyage through the Maluku Islands, I found myself in Ambon. The Portuguese sailed into these waters in...
Lazy Cats and Savannah Lands – Baluran National Park, East JavaStephanie BrookesNovember 7, 2018 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 7, 20180Leaning over the sturdy railing at the waterhole, I made sure to look up to check no lazy cats were...