The Nomad is a growing collection of stories, fascinations, encounters, observations, lived moments — and the quiet (and not-so-quiet) joy hidden inside them.They’re all rooted in my life, wandering freely between places, people, questions, and unexpected turns. Many of these stories eventually find their way into the book — others insist on staying a little […]
II started this podcast series to spotlight the rich diversity of community work happening in Western Australia — simply because I was genuinely surprised by how much grassroots energy and activism exists here. Honestly, it feels like there’s more community spirit per square kilometre than in many other places I’ve been. These spontaneous conversations offer […]
This encounter took place off the east coast of Sumbawa, near a vibrant reef close to Banta Island, halfway toward Komodo — the land of the great monitor lizard, the Komodo waran. It was in March 2025. We were aboard a small motor yacht, just the two guides and me, our snorkeling gear glinting in […]
March 5, 2025: The early morning began in Labuan Jambu, at the north coast of Sumbawa, a neighboring island of Bali, Indonesia, where the sea stretched out like polished glass beneath the rising sun. There was barely a whisper of wind, and our small boat seemed to glide rather than move. We went out to […]