Editorials

My published editorials on food, travel, lifestyle and other adventures in Bali and beyond.

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Finding My Moyo

As a diver, I’ve been fortunate enough to explore some of the most pristine regions in Indonesia. Sharing unique diving experiences is a favourite pastime among scuba divers. It’s all about who sees what first, where and when. The more unique and inaccessible the place is, the bigger the bragging rights.
Banda in a Nutshell

The Indonesian edition of “Lonely Planet” introduces this country as “big, cheap, rough, and effortless.” By effortless we assume they mean that is is effortlessly beautiful; because there is nothing effortless about getting to the archipelago’s fabled spice islands: the Banda Islands.
The Epicurean Bistro

Ubud’s legendary Amandari needs no introduction. Amidst the burgeoning scene of modern, swanky villas and major resort overhauls, Amandari has remained true to its pioneering roots: understated elegance in its classical Balinese…
Fleeing to Flores

I will always remember taking my first breath underwater. It is one of the most liberating and astounding sensations imaginable. Scuba diving marks the beginning of my lifelong love affair with the ocean. My mask opens a window to an exciting new world; my fins propel me into extraordinary journeys.
Finding Mola

I shudder at the thought of hypothermia. At a chilly 19º Celsius and 30 metres down, my three-millimetre wetsuit is no match for the brutal thermocline: the wild temperature variations as steep as 8º Celsius in the space of mere metres. I rub my arms vigorously in an attempt to maintain my body temperature. We are on a hunt. Photo hunt, that is.