By Elizabeth Henzell
To my readers: This is my last Instinct column for The Bali Times. It’s been great fun writing about the dogs and cats of Bali but it’s time to take a break. – Elizabeth Henzell
The accent gets me every time. I love it. It is that wonderful English accent that is so recognisably [...]

By Elizabeth Henzell
The news on ABC’s Just In is not pleasant. Stabbings in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, and the sad story of a father who drowned while attempting to save his two sons and their friend from a rip on a New South Wales surf Beach is heartbreaking.
However, I read with joy the story of [...]

A Guide to the Birds of East Africa” is the latest book I am savouring. Savouring isn’t actually the truth. The truth is I am the slowest reader ever and due to always eating breakfast or drinking coffee while I read and having the attention span of a two-year-old – that is I am easily [...]

By Elizabeth Henzell
The Bali Times
Check your departure time, please! I begged Isobella. “Yes, yes,” promised my dutiful daughter, the one who listens respectfully and then does exactly whatever she pleases. This time was no different and when she finally did, my fears were confirmed. Whilst her departure was on Saturday, it was 10 minutes past [...]

By Elizabeth Henzell
I read something funny on tripadvisor.com the other day. I was described as the American boss of the Casa Luna restaurant in Ubud. It said I “issued a demand” that I “sit in the private dining area” in Casa Luna.
On all counts incorrect, but the accusations still stand as tripadvisor has not given [...]