

A multilingual encounter
In a recent trip to Wellington for work, I had a few hours to kill between meetings and I headed to the capital's beautiful waterfront...
Sep 11, 2018


Island press: The Arran Banner and other explorations
My Scottish Islands research took me to Arran for a few days. I stopped by the Arran Banner to talk to the editor of the island's only...
Jul 10, 2018


Island art-resistance encounters
I was tempted to do a selfie with this selfie-taking penguin family on Ocean View Rd at Oneroa yesterday but I could not find the right...
Apr 24, 2018


Island taxi encounters
It was raining when I got off the ferry and decided to take a taxi. The driver, a woman, was very chatty, as often taxi drivers and...
Apr 21, 2018


Sustainable island communities
This morning on the ferry to Waiheke island I was pondering on what brings meaning to one's life. On arrival, I found my good colleague...
Mar 25, 2018


“Mapping the communicative ecology of Amami Islands”- A research journey
My research fellowship took me on an unexpected journey of exploration of the Amami Islands over a period of six months, in the second...
Jan 6, 2018


Island airwaves encounters
Part of my research with Sueo Kuwahara on the Amami islands is mapping their communication systems, including community radio and any...
Nov 30, 2017


Island interview encounters
My research in the southern Japanese isles has been full of inspiring encounters. Mr. Nishihara is one of these rare humans whose...
Nov 20, 2017