Embracing Vulnerability: Unlocking Emotional Growth and Self-Acceptance
A decade ago, no one spoke about emotional vulnerability. It was often seen as risky and uncomfortable territory, evoking fear...
Living in a Longhouse – West Kalimantan
When I entered Sungai Utik Village, in the heart of West Kalimantan, I felt very excited when I caught my...
Weaving in Bali
Stephanie 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 Adventure
TripbaliGazing over the Indonesian map sprawled out on the table, my eyes turned to the more remote Eastern part of...
Bali’s Trash Solution in Action
When it comes to getting a handle on recycling and plastic waste in Bali, then look no further than the...
Bali’s Sustainable Tourism
Bali opened to domestic tourism on July 31. Supporting sustainable tourism is a way to give back to local communities...
Spirituality in the Subak – Bali
The humble rice field is a gateway to Balinese culture and spirituality. Since the 9th century, a sophisticated system of...
Life in a Boma – Tanzania
When you get curious about other cultures, what are the best ways to explore them? Some of us book a...
Bali – Volcanoes and Beyond
I stood near the rim of Kintamani volcano, taking in the sweeping views of Mount Batur and its expansive crater...
The Sea Gypsies of the Togeans
The 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 Sumatra
Within one day of arriving in Ketambe Village in Gunung Leuser National Park, I had spotted three gibbons, five Thomas’...
Horsing Around on Muna Island
I met Mr La Hada just outside of Bolo village at the mystical prehistoric caves located on Muna Island, an...
The Dark Night – Bali
Life in Bali revolves around ceremonies, and one of the major highlights in the Balinese Calendar is Nyepi, the Day...
The Magic Eels of Ambon
On 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 Java
Leaning over the sturdy railing at the waterhole, I made sure to look up to check no lazy cats were...
Cliff Top Golfing on the Bukit in Bali
There is nothing quite like golfing in Bali. What can be more invigorating than hitting a golf ball over terraced...
Bargaining in Bali
There is no doubt Bali is a shoppers’ paradise, but how do you know if you are getting a good...
Setulang – A Stay in the Forest, North Kalimantan
When I arrived at Setulang Village, I noticed there were no supermarkets to be seen anywhere. The village is located...
Delightful Derawan Islands
The coral reefs that surround Derawan Island are bursting with colour and life. In fact, over 870 fish species live...
Nusa Penida: Angels and Nature
Nusa Penida is a beautiful, rugged island, just a short 30 minutes by boat from Sanur in Bali. Angel Billabong,...
Gluten Free – What’s It All About?
When my young daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of ten, I had to learn all about...