Bali is known as the "Island of Gods" and once you get, you realize why. Quite simply, it feels different on the island, as if there's a divine peacefulness that blankets the place. You can especially feel it when you find a quiet place and gaze at...
River Rafting, Ayung River, Bali While in Ubud, we went white water river rafting on the Ayung River. For about 2-3 hours, we floated down the river, staring at the lush green rainforest and natural waterfalls. Our guide, Mr. West (a nickname because he’s from the...
I've been practicing yoga for over a decade, but I've never tried anti-gravity yoga. In fact, I had no idea what it was until I took a private class at the Four Seasons, Jimbaran Bay, Bali. Before doing anything with the bright orange hammocks, my instructor, Kenneth...
As an animal lover, visiting the Monkey Forest in Ubud was one of the highlights of my trip to Bali. The place has well over 600 Balinese long-tailed monkeys that seem to ignore the tourists and go about their business as if we weren’t there. It...
Bali is one of the most spiritual places I’ve ever been. About 90% of the population is Hindu and I was lucky enough to soothe my soul in a traditional Melukat (soul purification). The ceremony was conducted in the morning by a Balinese priest who set...
Mandapa, Ritz-Carlton Reserve Immediately after our arrival at the Mandapa, Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, we added an extra day. It just felt right. The resort is located off the main road and aside from a small sign, the gated entrance is hidden between a few small homes...
This morning while I was working on the weather wall at KTLA, I received numerous Facebook messages and tweets asking me if I was pregnant. In one word… no, I’m not … I just look like I’m three months preggers. Why? Well, since my life...
This Beaming Blonde Bombshell is having a Boy! Saying that pregnancy suits Jessica Holmes is an understatement. Jessica anchors the number one morning show in Los Angeles (KTLA’s 7am-10am shows) and while she is due in October -- aside from having that pregnancy glow -- she...
Anyone who knows me or follows me on social media knows I’m crazy about my dog, Shanti. A few years ago, when Shanti was six, she began acting and walking like a senior dog. She would struggle to get up from her bed and refused...
While there is no question that I love to travel, I also love being a tourist in my own city. This weekend, I visited the Farm Sanctuary in Acton, which is located about 45 miles north from Downtown Los Angeles. Since I've been going through...
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