This will be my final Greenspeak column. When I moved to Ubud almost 20 years ago, I contacted the editor … More Last Words
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Toads in Love
The nights are so quiet in the dry season. I don’t realize how much I miss the honk of frogs … More Toads in Love
Forest Medicine, Micro and Macro Doses
Living in Bali, it can be easy to forget urban life. We take our constant access to gardens, trees, rice … More Forest Medicine, Micro and Macro Doses
The Real Boss
There’s so much I deeply appreciate about my life in Bali. The people, the culture, the weather, the gardens, the … More The Real Boss
From Farmer to Fabric – Exquisite Textiles, Naturally
These days almost everything we wear is made and dyed chemically. Hundreds of millions of metres of synthetic textiles are … More From Farmer to Fabric – Exquisite Textiles, Naturally
Forgotten Fruits
Although we seem to be surrounded by an abundance of food choices, the variety of foods available to us is … More Forgotten Fruits
Cat Walk
I traveled to Canada in late February, a month not notable for its warmth and charm. On Vancouver Island, frozen … More Cat Walk
Woman at Sea – Citizen Science in the Plastic Wars
In October 2019 a sailing ship will embark from the United Kingdom on a two-year journey to raise awareness of … More Woman at Sea – Citizen Science in the Plastic Wars
Slow Food Bali Goes to India
The principles of Slow Food are universal – to promote good, clean, fair, seasonal food and support local producers. Every … More Slow Food Bali Goes to India
Ode to the Throne
As 2018 rolls to a close, our thoughts often turn to gratitude. Let us consider and give thanks to that … More Ode to the Throne
Monkey Business
I like or tolerate almost all creatures except mosquitoes and monkeys. So when the dogs started barking hysterically one morning … More Monkey Business
A Sense of Place
When I started packing to leave Singapore for Bali in 2000, my friends were confused and apprehensive. Why was I … More A Sense of Place
SOCIAL STUDIES
I celebrated National Day at Puri Lumbung in Munduk again this year. The rustic hotel is built among rice fields, … More SOCIAL STUDIES
THE LAST STRAW
About five years ago my housekeeper’s son decided to start a little business making bamboo drinking straws. I’ve known Putu … More THE LAST STRAW
ETHICAL MEAT
Eating meat is so politically incorrect these days. Especially here in Ubud, where the population of gluten-free vegans per capita … More ETHICAL MEAT
THE SKIN WINS
Recently a friend from Morocco visited me, bringing gifts of lovely natural body care products: rose water, orange flower face … More THE SKIN WINS
