Travel & Culture

Discover Bali beyond the surface. From cultural insights to travel experiences, we share stories that give you a deeper look at the island.

April 24, 2009

Holy Land Hike Reveals Beauty of Conflict

MOUNT TABOR ~ The trail climbs through a pine forest carpeted with wildflowers, the call to prayer from an Arab – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Irish Airline Considering ‘Fat Tax’ on Passengers

DUBLIN ~ Irish budget airline Ryanair is looking at how it can introduce a “fat tax” after almost a third – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Thai Tourism to Lose $5.35bn: Govt

BANGKOK ~ Thailand could lose US$5.35 billion in tourism revenue and millions of visitors in 2009 following its latest bout – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Tibet Tourism Recovering Despite Security: State Media

BEIJING ~ Visitor arrivals in Tibet rose 12 percent over the past six months, state media said this week, despite – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Around the World on Bike and Sailboat: From US and Back

PARIS ~ Charles Brigham was 28 when he straddled his bike to embark on an ecological tour of the world – Read More...
April 17, 2009

China’s Communists Celebrate Rule with ‘Red Tourism’

WUHU ~ Standing in three straight rows, dozens of Chinese university students bowed three times before a large statue of – Read More...
March 27, 2009

Tuscany in Winter Brings Shivers of Delight

By Susan Spano Los Angeles Times SIENA, Italy ~ I was feeling lucky. That was my excuse for going to – Read More...
March 20, 2009

Tropical Islands, Where Fantasy Island Meets German Engineering

By Scott Vogel The Washington Post It was never supposed to be the largest indoor water park in the world, – Read More...
March 20, 2009

Top-Class Plane Bookings Drop

GENEVA ~ Business- and first-class passenger bookings on airplanes dropped further in January as the economic crisis weighed the sector – Read More...
March 20, 2009

EU Investigates Lost Airline Luggage Problem

BRUSSELS ~ The European Commission has launched an investigation into the growing problem of lost air passenger luggage, voicing concern – Read More...