I arrive in Gili Trawangan. 0.01% Indonesia, after a long journey, bargaining and sore muscles, I arrive on a small, yet huge island.
182. | Cumi Kuah Hitam
Cumi Kuah Hitam – black ink seafood soup from Bali. Spicy, deep umami flavors, three sambals, sweating, survival and a brief moment of feeling like a local.
181. | White Elephant Gift Exchange Christmas on Bali
My first tropical Christmas in Bali: a white elephant gift exchange, human moments, laughter, dangerous fireworks and a LEGO bamboo that created community.
179. | The smells and sounds of Denpasar
The scents and human gestures of Denpasar tell stories about respect, presence, and how everyday life becomes a gift in Bali.
178. | Bali showed the two faces of the world
Bali is not only paradise. A charity day in the jungle revealed beauty and deep poverty existing side by side.
176. | ATV, raft, BBQ – when the tropics become a playground
TV, rafting and BBQ in Bali – two days of adventure, friendship and arrival in the tropics, where experiences gently slow down.
175. | A wonderful day in Bali, when honey was mixed with salt
A full-day motorbike trip in Bali with small mishaps, unexpected encounters, sacred places, and finally a pinch of salted honey.
173. | I’ve leveled up in Google Local Guides
I reached Google Local Guide Level 7. 350,000 views, many experiences, and new motivation: I also want to reach Level 8
172. | Motorbike in Bali – when trust drives you forward
Riding a motorbike in Bali is fun, but it requires a certain amount of trust. The faithful pray, the worried call a car. The rest jump on board and enjoy the chaos.
168. | Koh Samui as I saw it – video summary
Three months of experiences in six minutes. This is how my Samui story came together. It was a gift to me. I hope it gives you something too!