The following may not seem like travel tips but, hey… give it a chance. One of the most accessible and intriguing writers / philosophers today is Alain de Botton. His main interest is the philosophy of everyday life, or the…
Yes I know, its not trendy to seek the mundane. adjective– common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative.– of or relating to this world or earth as contrasted with heaven; worldly; earthly: mundane affairs.– of or relating to the world, universe, or earth. As…
Less than 1.5 hours from Ohana Retreat Bali, the park is massive, and is ideal for those that enjoy walking. You can pay for a ride on a golf cart, bicycle or electric scooter as well. The statue is almost…
“Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.”…
“I travelled often but never really took the time to write any reviews (even though I find them super helpful) But my stay at Ohana was that amazing that I owed the hosts 5 minutes to thank them for their…
We can walk between 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) – 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) through rice fields, across a stream, and along Pantai Pererenan. It is a fairly flat walk but there are a couple of small ups and downs. Overall…
Driving around Bali, one always encounters the unexpected. It becomes so commonplace that I rarely pull out my camera. But I had to get this shot, even though I delayed traffic for a bit.
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…
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 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…
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…
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.…