Sunrise over Amed, Bali
My eyes opened in the darkness and detected a slight change in the brightness of the room. Maybe its time, I told myself. I have been trying to wake up in time to go catch the sunrise from the hill for...
View ArticleLunch at Kue Bakery and Cafe in Ubud
A short walk down the main street in Ubud will take you to the Kue Bakery and Cafe, an unassuming building promising not much at all. That is until you enter and go up the stairs where a cosy,...
View ArticleAir Panans Banjar – the hot springs of Banjar
In the midst of the green lush surrounds after a ride through small village streets, we arrived at our destination – the hot-springs of Banjar, near Lovina. All around us, lush nature being serenaded...
View ArticleHook, line and an old can – all you need to fish
I have always wanted to do some fishing. Not sure why, and it was not some strong overwhelming need, just another thing on my list of things to do. I want to sit quietly, listen to the water, look at...
View ArticleDewa Warung in Ubud – best food on a budget
For those on a regular holiday with money to spare, Ubud has on offer a plethora of cafes, restaurants and bars. Big, small, fancy, comfy, loud and romantic, whatever your heart desires its there, or...
View ArticleOne minute in: Bali, Ubud
Welcome to my series “One minute” in which I give you a short burst of insight into a particular spot. This is my first installment and the one that started me on this small side-project. It all...
View ArticleSticky rice with sweet coconut topping
My experience with Asian cuisine started late in life – sushi, curry, stir-fry, dim sim, dhal, naan, tepanyaki, varieties of noodles and rices – I had little idea what they are, in fact, I had little...
View ArticleUbud – bohemian haven or an empty promise
After Lovina and a 3 hour car trip, we found ourselves in Ubud. Reading the descriptions of the place, I was left with the impressions of a bustling creative town, full of original crafts and free...
View ArticleBeneath the full moon in Amed
More than a month ago, a blogging kindred spirit Nikki from Eastside Curry started one of her old traditions of having full moon walks with her children and writing a journal of the experience....
View ArticleA stop on the way to Amed
“Is it worth $5?” asks me Mr.Blab after he has finished bargaining with the driver we have hired to take us to Amed about how much extra it will be to take us to the Tegalalang terraces as well....
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