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A little visit to the USA softened by a soundtrack of American classics

by Claudia on July 20, 2025

I’m in California. Yup, right now. Not a great time to come to this country, and for sure I was nervous. So many stories this year of tourists getting treated… [Continue Reading]

Let’s talk FND

by Claudia on April 21, 2025

Imagine waking up tomorrow morning, and opening your mouth to say good morning to your partner, but not a sound comes out. Or it comes out in a language you’ve… [Continue Reading]

The clear as mud case for meditation

by Claudia on February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

After many years of dreaming about it (and countless google searches, emails kept in my draft folder, endless tabs kept open), I finally went to a meditation retreat! A week… [Continue Reading]

A Rant: high-season moaning insta-tourists

by Claudia on October 9, 2024October 11, 2024

Another day, another boatload of excited but tired passengers from Bali arrive on the island. The transfer boat pulls up alongside the floating jetty and the newcomers stand up to… [Continue Reading]

It’s just a panic attack…!

by Claudia on July 22, 2024

I’m in the supermarket. I’ve only just walked in. As usual, the white light shocks me. But tonight something is different. It’s like, extra bright. I squint behind my fingers… [Continue Reading]

A little (big) love story

by Claudia on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023

Once upon a time there was a Welshman who loved to ride bikes, climb mountains and dive in the ocean. Steve had been through a lot; a life of service,… [Continue Reading]

Down the line …~•’^’•~…

by Claudia on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

LOL. SMH. Shrugs and eye rolls and sticky out tongues. OMG! Abbreviations and emojis express our emotions these days on phone conversations. I love them and use them all the… [Continue Reading]

Tread softly

by Claudia on June 23, 2018June 24, 2018

I’m ‘livin’ the dream’ right? On a tiny tropical island! And every day I get to share that dream space with happy souls from all around the world that come… [Continue Reading]

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