Orangutan AdventureStephanie BrookesMarch 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Stephanie BrookesMarch 22, 2016March 22, 201611109I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw...
Aceh Gayo ? Exploring the Central HighlandsStephanie BrookesNovember 30, 2015November 30, 2015 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 30, 2015November 30, 201501858Aceh is a beautiful place to explore and a trip to the Gayo highlands of Central Aceh will delight you...
Weh Island: The Outer EdgeStephanie BrookesAugust 21, 2015October 1, 2022 by Stephanie BrookesAugust 21, 2015October 1, 202201322A small tropical treasure trove of peace and adventure can be found tucked away in Aceh’s far north, at the...
North Lombok ? Heading for the MountainsStephanie BrookesJuly 13, 2015August 4, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesJuly 13, 2015August 4, 201701295North Lombok combines a stunning coastline, beautiful terraced rice fields under the shadow of Mt. Rinjani and a traditional culture...
Remote River School, KalimantanStephanie BrookesJune 15, 2015August 4, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesJune 15, 2015August 4, 20170927I sat on the wooden floor of Fery Irawan’s humble home. I held my hands out in the receiving position...
Blitar ? Hidden Relics of the PastStephanie BrookesMay 29, 2015August 4, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesMay 29, 2015August 4, 201701415Falling into history and stumbling upon ancient relics is what is in store for you when you take a journey...
Dewi: A Success StoryStephanie BrookesJanuary 15, 2014August 11, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesJanuary 15, 2014August 11, 201701994Dewi is a bright, young 19-year-old and has a real spark about her. She was so excited to tell me...
Made Sudarsana the Topeng DancerStephanie BrookesDecember 16, 2013August 16, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesDecember 16, 2013August 16, 20171973Made Sudarsana has been dancing since he was seven years old. ?We learn dancing as a child,? Made explained. ?The...
Mur the Offering LadyStephanie BrookesDecember 2, 2013August 16, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesDecember 2, 2013August 16, 20170621Mur is 16 years old and has been dutifully carrying out her task as a tukang banten since she was...
Grandma Ni Made Sibuh of Petemon VillageStephanie BrookesNovember 18, 2013August 16, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 18, 2013August 16, 201701829I sat talking with Grandma Ni Made Sibuh in her village in Petemon where she has lived all her life....
Kadek the Penjor MakerStephanie BrookesNovember 5, 2013January 27, 2024 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 5, 2013January 27, 202401729It’s a happy time in Bali when Galungan rolls around because the Balinese Hindus believe the Gods come to earth...
Wayan the Ubud PainterStephanie BrookesOctober 22, 2013August 16, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesOctober 22, 2013August 16, 201702987Wayan lives in Ubud, but as an artist who paints for a living, he does not turn to Ubud to...
Ketut: the Hair and Beauty StylistStephanie BrookesOctober 7, 2013August 16, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesOctober 7, 2013August 16, 20170792Ketut is 27 years old and owns a local wedding and hair stylist salon in the back streets of Ubud,...
Nyoman the Organic AdvocateStephanie BrookesSeptember 24, 2013August 16, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesSeptember 24, 2013August 16, 20171670Abe-do Organic Warung, located 2 kilometres from Ubud, in Banjar Kutuh Kaja, was created a year ago with only three...