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...
Romancing the Stone
When I arrived at the Hotel Tugu in Blitar, a three-hour drive from Malang, I felt like I was taking...
Do You See What Eye See – A “Photo Voice” Project for Children with Special Needs
Writer Stephanie Brookes shares a heartwarming tale from Bali about a couple of university grads from the Netherlands who are...
Sustainability, Permaculture and Organic in Bali
Ever wonder where your organic food products are grown or made, distributed or sold? Stephanie Brookes looks into the local...
Exploring the Butterfly Bounty in Buton
Exploring obscure islands in Indonesia can bring the traveller face-to-face with extraordinary travel experiences. Luckily, expats can now take advantage...