The Practice of Hospitality
Like any job, there are moments of real joy & satisfaction and… then… Anthony Bourdain had the best job in the world. He got paid handsomely to travel around the world and eat the best food with some of most…
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You’re always “building your own house”
I’m reading a book called “Chop Wood Carry Water” by Joshua Medcalf. It is a zen tale on how to achieve your personal best. One of the more interesting stories is about a Tokyo architect Kota (no last name) who…
The Cacao Beans of Bali
The Primo Chocolate Factory (from Bean to Bar) is a small, artisan operation that has at its helm a colorful and entertaining Italian man named Pepe: His lovely wife has a bakery at the rear of the property and you…
I turned my head & 4 cafes opened
Here in lovely Pererenan, we are still a quiet little neighborhood. But that is changing as the entrepreneurs continue to put their stakes in the ground. Cactus Cafe serves healthy breakfasts and lunch. They have a cute little outdoor spot…
Eggs anyone?
As I mentioned before, Bali is dominated, in the transportation category, by scooters. If you cannot drive a scooter during your stay, you can always hire a driver or even get food delivered by a scooter using the Go-Jek app.…