Passenger Conners

LIVING A LIFE EXTRAORDINARY

Menu
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Destinations
  • Travel Topics
  • About
  • My Work
  • Contact
Menu

Category: Bali

Bali, Indonesia

Traveling Bliss: Bali, Indonesia

Posted on September 7, 2012February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Pardon the weeklong postponement of Traveling Bliss, but a stomach bug left me entirely down for the count and decidedly not so … blissful. Earlier today I stumbled upon a Bali expat magazine and while admittedly I only glanced at it, something about seeing glimpses of one of the most striking places I’ve ever traveled coupled with…

Read more

Bye Bye Bye, Southeast Asia

Posted on March 14, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Things have gotten rather busy the past few days as I prepare to say a sorrowful farewell to Southeast Asia and  a hearty “g’day mate” to Australia. And I don’t mean busy in an “I have errands to run, temples to see, legong dances to do” way, but in more of a “I have treacherous…

Read more
Fountain decor

Bali: In Detail

Posted on March 11, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

After more than a week in Ubud, Bali, it’s become one of my favorite destinations on the trip so far. Part of it’s exquisite beauty lies in the delicate details which permeate daily life on the island. From doorways, to offerings to the gods, here’s my take on its charms (see more photos on Flickr):

Read more
ogoh-ogoh

Demons on Parade: Nyepi in Bali

Posted on March 9, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

In Passenger Conners news, I helped trick some demons into thinking Bali was deserted the other day. It was pretty easy, actually, and part of the Balinese New Years celebration (it’s technically 1933 in these parts). Still, the highlight of the experience was totally the giant demon parade the night before. Stick with me a…

Read more
Eat Pray Love chotzkes

“Eat Pray Love,” Be Damned! Bali, I Still Loved You.

Posted on March 7, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

My early planning for my round the world trip commenced just as the furor surrounding the release of Eat Pray Love, the movie, was reaching a fevered pitch. I had not been a fan of the book, and would soon learn I was far from alone in my distaste. Across newspaper articles and blogs, scores…

Read more
© 2021 Passenger Conners | Powered by Minimalist Blog WordPress Theme