January

January 11, 2008

Paper Giant Illegally Clearing Forests: Environmentalists

JAKARTA ~ Rare elephants, tigers and orangutans are under threat from illegal land clearing on Sumatra island by one of – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Billion-Rp Bonus for Beijing Medallists

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia is to award a cash bonus of Rp1 billion (US$106,000) to its 2008 Olympic gold medallists, the – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Garuda to Open Nagoya-Bali Route

TOKYO ~ National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will open a Nagoya-Bali route despite the transportation business being severely affected by – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Phuket Looks to Sailing to Promote High-End Tourism

PHUKET, Thailand ~ Phuket’s postcard-perfect beaches once welcomed masses of backpackers, but the island is rapidly turning into an upmarket – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Black-market Trade Threatens Turtles: Experts

KUALA LUMPUR ~ A surge in demand for exotic freshwater turtles and tortoises in Southeast Asia is fuelling rampant illegal – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Wayfarers

By Mark Ulyseas For The Bali Times This occurred in the first week of my arrival in Bali. Name and – Read More...
January 4, 2008

How Balinese Worship their God

By Ketut Suardana For The Bali Times To pray in Bali is “sembahyang.” This is originates from Kawi, or old – Read More...
January 4, 2008

Conquering Your Fear of Flying

By Scott Vogel The Washington Post Q: Do you have any suggestions or advice on overcoming the fear of flying? – Read More...
January 4, 2008

Creamy, Dreamy Desserts of Bali

By Janet De Neefe For The Bali Times UBUD ~ Over the past few months, I have talked about all – Read More...
January 4, 2008

Ubud, Truly the World’s Melting Pot

By Mark Ulyseas For The Bali Times The rains have come and are like a soothing balm freshening the verdant – Read More...