I love how this man loves his cat, and how his cat loves him back. No business? No problem. Maybe we’ll buy something from them tomorrow. I couldn’t wait until we get…
Author: Caren
The Laotian Gate of Triumph
Doesn’t the Patuxay Monument remind you of Paris’ Arc de Triomphe? After all, Patuxay means Gate of Triumph. Ironically, it was built to honor those who fought the French for independence, which…
Waving Across the Mekong at Thailand
Our flight from Indonesia had a nine-hour overnight layover in Kuala Lumpur. Being awake for about 30 hours really took a toll on this old woman. Kenric was fine because he’s 3.5…
The Sunset Tour of Borobudur
Our first morning in Borobudur, on the island of Java, we woke up at 3:45 am to go on the sunrise tour. Ika, our homestay owner, had offered to drive us there….
Bali Tidbits
Tegalalang Ceking Rice Terrace Seminyak Lembongan Guess who got burnt in the sun and needs some extra-nourishing lotion? I call this new task of mine beef cake decorating! Ubud Bali wind symphony…
A Date With Luis
A customer from Scandinavia invited Luis to work at his business in Norway. Luis, who has lived all his 24 years in Bali, has no idea what cold is.
Extending our Stay at Ani’s Villas
For a view of the beautiful Gunung Lebah Temple, hotel pool, surrounding greenery, the visiting monkey, and friendly staff, stay at Ani’s Villas in Ubud.
Learning to Carve a Balinese Mask
On our walk along Jalan Subak Sok Wayah two days ago, we stopped by a store where a man selling wooden sculptures. I noticed the sign “Learn to carve here”.
Snorkeling at Nusa Lembongan
Snorkeling at Lembongan Island was magical. The colorful fish and coral were amazing. After ten minutes panic set in and I asked to return to the boat.
Nyoman the Painter
Nyoman used to sell his paintings through a gallery in town, but he later decided to open his own store on Jalan Subak Sok Wayah about two years ago.