This so very spiritual island of Bali continues a strong belief in magic. White Magic calls out supernatural powers to bring about good, wondrous and beautiful events. (Use your scariest thoughts to imagine what Black Magic can do!) Rotary is a special kind of White Magic and Rotarians are intent on creating as many as […]
Read moreMonth: March 2018
7 Kitchen Stage Demos for Serious Foodies at Ubud Food Festival
With its majestic marble and Balinese statues forever adorned with fresh marigolds, and sweeping Campuhan Ridge views carrying blissful breezes, the Ubud Food Festival’s Kitchen Stage is a tropical dream cooking demo venue. Where the culinary magic happens this 13–15 April, the Kitchen Stage at Indus Restaurant will host Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs for intimate, […]
Read moreAn Argentine Grillery!
Batu Bara is different! It qualifies to be referred to as a steakhouse but this small hard to find garden restaurant is like no other! No doubt it is the only restaurant in Bali where the owner serves on table, and even entertains, singing as he works. Whilst cutting his teeth on the Ubud food […]
Read moreBallad of the Bag-snatching Motorbike Cowboy It’s Round-up time again…
Bali-based French chiropractor witnessed a motor-bike rider bag-snatch up close and personal recently and tried to do something about it. Alas, to no avail. Within minutes, following the incident he reported the circumstances on Facebook as follows: “Today at 3.00 pm in broad daylight I witnessed a bag-snatching incident on the corner of Jalan […]
Read moreCOCOON’S LATEST IN BEAUTY & RELAXATION
There’s been some big changes at Cocoon Medical Spa with the addition of two large treatment rooms in the loft where there’s an infrared sauna and massages have been added to their services. Here in one of the cozy rooms outfitted with black I enjoyed a Royal Thai Touch Stretching massage. Thai massage being one […]
Read moreEggs in a Spicy Tomato Bath
I’ve been bored with my breakfasts. This definitely spices up my mornings! And it could easily be served for lunch as well. Toast or corn tortillas are a must to soak up the juices. Or if you really feel adventurous serve it over soft polenta. Serves 2-3 Ingredients: – 6 shallots, thinly sliced – […]
Read moreFrom Bali to Ecuador: In search of the Shaman Masters
I have lived on Bali since 2002, married to a Balinese and in a sense, married to this rich culture with all it’s magic and wonder. When I chose to move here 16 years ago, I had no idea the twists and turns my life would take. There seemed to be another plan for me […]
Read moreHeatstroke in Dogs
Heatstroke sounds fairly innocuous but is a fatal condition in dogs, as they cannot lose body heat by sweating as we humans do. Body temperature may be increased because of an infection (fever), but it may also increase because of hot and/or humid conditions outside. An increased body temperature caused by environmental conditions is commonly […]
Read moreJAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS
I have been contacted by many parents on the Island regarding the current Japanese Encephalitis vaccine program being offered at all schools here. It is unclear why this program has been offered, as despite contacting several doctors at Sanglah and in general practice, no one has heard of any current cases of the disease. […]
Read moreLots of Legs in the Garden
We’ve just come through the longest rains I can remember, with downpours so frequent and heavy that even the mosquito larvae were washed away. The roof leaked, shoes mildewed, clothes and sheets never felt really dry. Every morning Wayan Manis would arrive to work in her raincoat and hang it up to drip with a […]
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