Where Should I Stay in Ubud?
At least once a month somebody asks me, “Where should I stay in Ubud?” To which my answer is, generally, “What’s your budget?” As someone...
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I Gave up Smoking Six Weeks Ago. When Do I Start Feeling Good, Again?
For more than a quarter of a century, I was an absolutely dedicated smoker. A two-packs-a-day, anytime, anyplace, anywhere smoker. A smoke-ring-blowing, lighter-stealing, ashtray-filling semi-professional...
Everest Base Camp Trek – FAQ
Last Updated 6 February 2019 How Much Does the Everest Base Camp Trek Cost? The Everest Base Camp trek can cost under US $500 for...
The Unspeakable Horror of Chinese Bathrooms
Before we came to China, I thought we had bathroom chops enough to cope with anything the world had to offer. And then… Well, then...
20 Words to Get You (Almost) Anywhere in Indonesia
I once ordered “fried p*ss” instead of “fried potatoes” in a restaurant. And, on presenting a landlady with her key, I announced, “I’m so sorry!...
14 Great Arts Courses in Ubud, Bali
Set amid the rice fields, temples and river gorges of rural Bali, art comes naturally in Ubud. And it’s one of the easiest destinations in...