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.

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...
September 12, 2008

Airlines to Lose $5.2bn in 2008 on Fuel Prices: IATA

GENEVA ~ Global airlines are expected to post a combined loss of US$5.2 billion in 2008 on a “toxic” combination – Read More...
September 12, 2008

Travelcase

Bangkok’s Protest Site Becomes Attraction BANGKOK ~ Though some tourists have opted not to visit Thailand amid a state of – Read More...
September 12, 2008

Ordinarily Not

Man Spots ‘Dead’ Dad on TV LONDON ~ A British man saw his father on a television show – five – Read More...
August 15, 2008

In Denmark, Put on Your Happy Face

By Scott Vogel The Washington Post It was a long time before I felt comfortable asking the Danes why they – Read More...
August 15, 2008

Survey Says: No In-Flight Cellphones

Are you eager to chatter away on your cellphone at 35,000 feet in the air or listen to your seatmate – Read More...
August 15, 2008

Lion Air to Open Saudi Routes

JAKARTA ~ Budget carrier Lion Air will begin regular flights to Saudi Arabia next year, company officials said. “An agreement – Read More...
August 15, 2008

Ordinarily Not

‘Dream Grapes’ Fetch $1,000 TOKYO ~ Guests at an upscale Japanese hotel had a special treat after dinner: “dream grapes” – Read More...