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Photo du Jour: Monkey Business – Uluwatu, Bali
When they’re not spiriting away Uluwatu Temple visitors’ sunglasses, shoes and water bottles, the wild monkeys in Bali’s southwestern-most corner are preoccupied with personal-grooming rituals.
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The Flora & Fauna of Jimbaran, Bali
Bali delights not only because of its splendid architecture and welcoming people, but also through its amazing flora & fauna. From the roosters with no qualms about waking us at 5 o’clock in the morning, to record-size wasps and rats, we’re feeling quite connected with nature on this paradisiacal island. This post is dedicated to the beautiful…
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Serendipitous Moments in Spiritual Bali
The past days have been serendipitous in mystical Bali with moments that seemed as though the perpetually honored spirits were communing to make our stay even more special.
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Photo du Jour: Balinese Canang Sari Offerings to the Gods
On the island of Bali, religion is tightly intertwined with everyday life. Temples and religious celebrations are plentiful. And locals adorn their places of work, home entrances, and street intersections with offerings called canang sari. These banana leaf vessels are made on a daily basis and hold a large variety of items — everything from colorful flower…
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Scenes from Singapore: A Sensational Start to Our Sabbatical
After more than 24 hours in transit via Germany and Dubai and following a most-bumpy approach through the Strait of Malacca, Shawn and I were delighted to touch ground in Singapore this past weekend. This ‘Lion City’ that is home to 5 million, is made up of 63 islands, just 85 miles (137 kilometers) north…
