08-Nov-2024, every year I go on a hiking and (wild) camping trip with a group of three friends that formed a long time ago through work. At least my friends go every year, and I join them whenever I can and when I am not working abroad… or busy living in Bali. They planned an impromptu short hike in the fall this year, and I happen to be in the Netherlands around this time, so I am fortunate enough to…
24-Nov-2024, the fourth and last day, I wake up tired and I am sore throughout my entire body. But I am not here to be lazy, nor am I a quitter. We start the Mysore practice once again at six am. And to quote Zee; Don’t think, Just Do! I remember about sixty percent of the sequence which is not too bad given the fact I only started a few days ago with learning the Ashtanga sequence. I am struggling…
23-Nov-2024, In the evening of the second day I went to bed early and had a good night of sleep. It’s a good bed and I feel rested. I got up at six am and shortly after I got up I went to the Shala for the MySore practice. I arrived well before everyone else (including the teacher) and I guess that’s because last night I didn’t go out, unlike most of the group. I figured if I start early…
22-nov-2024, It’s a good thing I slept well after the Vipassana (meditation) session from last night because the alarm went off at 5.30 am. We start the day with a MySore yoga practice. The MySore practice is the traditional way of learning and teaching Ashtanga yoga. Here every one learns the fixed order of the Asanas (the poses) in their own breathing rhythm and thus in their own speed. This MySore routine is also based on one’s ability, so the…
21-nov-2024, It’s already more than seven weeks that I am working on a special project in Leiden, The Netherlands. As much as I enjoy being in my home country, I mis the sunny weather of Bali and looking forward to get back into my regular yoga practice. In the past few months I haven’t really been practicing on a regular basis, except for a few classes here and there. I need to kickstart my yoga practice and what better way…
19-Sep-2024, My previous story ended in Kintamani and today we are checking out here and move to the next place. For one last time we enjoy a morning coffee with the iconic view on the mountain. Within an arm’s reach there is a nice museum that I have been wanting to check out, the Museum Geopark Batur. It’s a very interesting and educational museum about volcanoes around the world and how this planet is formed (millions of years ago). It…
17-Sep-2024, in my previous two stories my parents and I took an awesome trip from the south of Bali (Sanur) all the way to the north of this paradise island (Lovina). After spending a few days in Lovina, we are now going to make our way back down south with many beautiful sightseeing adventures along the way. My parents are having a great time so far and they are really enjoying the nature and cultural experiences. And I enjoy taking…
14-sep-2024, From the cultural center of Bali, Ubud, to the Unesco heritage rice fields in Jatiluwih and then onwards to the Dolphins in Lovina. Another awesome adventure lies ahead of us… so keep on reading. Jatiluwih; a stunningly beautiful place with 600 hectares of rice fields and terraces as far as the eye can see. It is a Unesco protected heritage site for good reasons. There are many trails to spend hours walking through these lush green fields and this…
07-Sep-2024, After many, many years of only talking, the time has finally come… my parents are in Bali! It is up to me to show them around and be their driver. I want them to experience the magic of Bali and I will do my best to be an excellent tour guide. My parents have always taken good care of me, so now it’s my turn to give back. They deserve nothing but the best. I book them a business…
30-Jun-2024, A dream come true! Well, it’s not my first time in Tirol nor is it my first time climbing (obviously), but hiking and climbing is always a dream coming true, no matter how often I do it. My job brings me to Tirol, a large and beautiful mountainous area, in Austria. It’s summer and I have the weekend off… what else can I wish for? I do some online research and quickly find a beautiful long hike; The Eagle…