In 1985, Dr. Nigel Barley, then senior anthropologist at The British Museum, taught himself Indonesian and set off for the … More Toraja by Nigel Barley
Day: February 14, 2018
Sous Vide Coming to Candi!
I despair at the standard Bali International menu which I often refer to as a ‘tourist’ one, even though I … More Sous Vide Coming to Candi!
“Izin share”, “Pesbuk” dan “Wazap”
So often I come across this comment by Indonesian “pesbukers”. Meaning “May I share?” (this post/photo/video), it not only shows … More “Izin share”, “Pesbuk” dan “Wazap”
Connecting the Digital Dots in Bali
When I first started going back and forth between Bali and Australia, one’s own immediate circle of ex-pat and local … More Connecting the Digital Dots in Bali
February 14, 2018
Berawa Beach Set to Come Alive With Local Culture and Tradition Bali is so much more than sunsets and Sunday … More February 14, 2018
Eruptive Mount Agung creates opportunities for the Balinese
A situation with many consequences The last few months Mount Agung has created a new situation in Bali because of … More Eruptive Mount Agung creates opportunities for the Balinese
WATER, THE ESSENCE OF BALI
Gentle Reader, let us meditate upon the element of water. We have quite a lot of raw material to consider, … More WATER, THE ESSENCE OF BALI
February 14, 2018
BHA Blood Drive (26 February) This is rather an unusual event. However, it is an extremely important one. The Bali … More February 14, 2018
An Uplifting Experience – Through Western Eyes! (Pengalaman Menggembirakan – Melalui Mata Barat!)
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes. That I may scatter rich … More An Uplifting Experience – Through Western Eyes! (Pengalaman Menggembirakan – Melalui Mata Barat!)
What’s your favorite earworm?
Have you been plagued by that endless repetitive tune that seemingly pops out of the blue and spontaneously plays in … More What’s your favorite earworm?
SOME GREAT NEW WAYS TO LOSE MONEY!
In the far-off days before the Internet, smartphones and even credit cards, the greatest opportunities to become rich overnight often … More SOME GREAT NEW WAYS TO LOSE MONEY!
February 14, 2018
Question: You’re probably going to read this and think that it’s a terrible idea because having an affair is bad. … More February 14, 2018
TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME
There comes a point in a woman’s life (or a man) when she looks in the mirror and the wrinkles … More TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME
February 14, 2018
Islamic hardliners in Indonesia push to outlaw premarital sex Unmarried tourists could face jail in Bali if they have sex, … More February 14, 2018