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.

October 10, 2008

Water-Themed Resort Boosts Dubai’s Tourist Aspirations

DUBAI ~ Dubai, home to the world’s tallest tower and other extravagant landmarks, boasts a new resort billed as unique – Read More...
October 10, 2008

Goa Targets Drink, Drugs as New Tourist Season Starts

PANAJI ~ The Indian resort state of Goa is getting tough on drink, drugs and loud music as the new – Read More...
October 10, 2008

Qantas Mid-Air Jet Drama Injures 36

PERTH ~ Thirty-six passengers and crew were injured, some seriously, in a mid-air drama that forced a Qantas jetliner to – Read More...
October 10, 2008

Travelcase

Man Falls to Death from Grand Canyon PHOENIX ~ A man fell some 80 meters to his death from the – Read More...
October 10, 2008

Ordinarily Not

Man Bares all at Japan Palace TOKYO ~ A British tourist in Tokyo caused havoc on Tuesday after he swam – Read More...
September 26, 2008

Duet of Water and Stone

By Susan Spano Los Angeles Times VALS, Switzerland ~ Rain pelted the windshield as I drove up the Vals Valley. – Read More...
September 26, 2008

Malaysia’s ‘Worst in World’ Taxis Tarnish National Image

KUALA LUMPUR ~ The ads promoting “Malaysia: Truly Asia” aim to welcome visitors with a warm smile to a prosperous – Read More...
September 26, 2008

Sri Lanka Hopes Wildlife Glories Will Attract New Tourists

SIGIRIYA ~ With wetlands and jungles teeming with colorful butterflies and exotic primates, Sri Lanka is planning to lure a – Read More...
September 12, 2008

A Taste of Close-Quarter Undersea Living

By Jim Shea The Hartford Courant This being the 50th anniversary of the USS Nautilus’ historic crossing of the North – Read More...
September 12, 2008

Tourist Numbers ‘Plunge during Olympics’

BEIJING ~ The number of visitors to Beijing plunged during the Olympics, Chinese state press said on Thursday. According to – Read More...