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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]