Notes from the road
Every journey leaves its traces—some meaningful, some questionable, and some written while quietly wondering whether this was a good idea in the first place. Notes from the Road is where we try to make sense of them: half‑formed thoughts scribbled in transit, stories shared over meals, and reflections shaped by unfamiliar landscapes, new companions, and a persistent feeling that I may have misunderstood what was going on. It’s not a guidebook, it probably reveals an ongoing talent for getting things slightly wrong, it may trail off mid‑thought, and it occasionally contradicts itself—but it’s an honest attempt to capture what it feels like to be here, at this particular moment in time, while hoping no one notices the mistakes too much.
The road from Munduk to Lovina is less a journey of distance than a gradual unravelling of atmosphere....
Ubud is supposed to be tranquil, or so the reputation goes. Bali’s spiritual heart, should greet us with...
Ubud is supposed to be tranquil, or so the reputation goes. Bali’s spiritual heart, should greet us with...
Ubud is supposed to be tranquil, or so the reputation goes. Bali’s spiritual heart, should greet us with...
What was meant to be a straightforward boat crossing turned into a masterclass in flexible timetables...
Gili Air has warm water, good food, and all the ingredients of an excellent holiday. Which, in my case,...
Leaving Sekotong felt premature, but the road north waited with intent. What began as a simple transfer...
Where Uluwatu revolves around sunsets, Sekotong, in southwest Lombok, is all about the sunrise. Our chalet...
There’s a point in any busy place where you stop reacting to what’s in front of you and start reacting...
