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Beach in South Sri Lanka, December 2023. A solo female traveler and digital creator is currently visiting Sri Lanka and posted a rant reel on Instagram about how the southern coast of the country is being gentrified. While lying on the beach, she speaks into the camera — “from the perspective of a Western white … Continue reading The risk of simplified narratives on Instagram
Balinese artist ib rekha of Khatha Studio. Curator, consultant, and producer of cultural programs, Farah Wardani and I had a coffee in Ubud last week because I wanted to interview her about the Balinese art scene. Farah has an impressive track record in the art space. She has previously lived in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Singapore, and … Continue reading the one who is sane is not afraid to lose
Even though many people won’t pay much attention to it, I think it’s hard to ignore the often colourful and uniquely designed carpets in airports in Southeast Asia. It became a thing to photograph the carpets and let my Instagram followers guess which country I arrived in when I travelled regularly in 2019. In The … Continue reading Airports as non-places of inequality
More than ever, digital nomads are flocking to Bali on the promise of modern comforts and affordable luxury. Unfortunately, what’s left behind in this frenzy of familiarity is the experience of what made this island extraordinary to begin with, its culture. By Alexander H. Pflaum Shifting interests Crafted by centuries of isolation, Balinese Hinduism is … Continue reading Balinese culture isn’t dying, but it’s still worth our attention.
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