My stories focus on the people of the islands of Indonesia, how they live, how they survive in the jungle, and the work that shapes their daily lives. I am drawn to places where life is lived close to the land, and to the often unseen relationships between people, animals, and environment.

Animals are an integral part of these stories, particularly cats, the affection many communities have for their local cats, and the way domestic animals coexist alongside larger wild jungle cats and other wildlife. These relationships speak to a wider ethic of coexistence, one that asks for attention, respect, and compassion toward all living beings.

Through travel and presence, I seek to bear witness rather than explain, allowing stories to emerge from observation and lived experience. I am especially interested in out-of-the-way places and everyday lives that are rarely centred, believing that widening our circles of compassion begins with listening closely.

I hope to connect with free-spirited travellers and writers who are curious about local cultures and willing to look beyond familiar paths. Above all, I aim to share stories that offer insight into Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia, its people, their resilience, and the quiet wisdom found in simpler ways of living.

Kat.