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.

May 23, 2008

The Pirates and Beggars of Lake Batur

By Nicholas Rety For The Bali Times LAKE BATUR, Kintamani ~ Every time I drive by the lush, green ricefields – Read More...
May 23, 2008

High-End Hip Hotels Fuel Design Innovation in Thailand

CHA-AM, Thailand ~ Duangrit Bunnag scans the murky white high-rises that sketch Bangkok’s haphazard skyline, despairing of the drab view – Read More...
May 23, 2008

Tourism Growth Set to Slow this Year, UN Tourism Chief Warns

PRAGUE ~ Tourism will continue to grow this year albeit at a slower pace faced with the worldwide economic downturn, – Read More...
May 23, 2008

Travel Case

China Reopens Tibet Temple BEIJING ~ The most famous temple in Tibet’s capital Lhasa has reopened to the public, two – Read More...
May 23, 2008

Ordinarily Not

Truckers Get Sex for Soya BUENOS AIRES ~ An Argentine mayor has complained that truckers are stopping outside his town – Read More...
May 16, 2008

Exploring Barcelona, One Step at a Time

Barcelona’s La Rambla is a social scene, informal stage and site of unusual stores. By Mary Rourke Los Angeles Times – Read More...
May 16, 2008

England a Not So Green and Pleasant Land: Guide

LONDON ~ England, famous across the world as the country of Shakespeare, royalty, fair play and manners, is a nation – Read More...
May 16, 2008

Airport Lost Luggage Finds New Home at British Auctions

LONDON ~ “At least I have a good one,” said Hannah Taylor as she opened a suitcase full of clothes – Read More...
May 16, 2008

Travelcase

Cubans ‘Should Be Free to Travel’ MADRID ~ The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro said in an interview published – Read More...
May 16, 2008

Ordinarily Not

Driver Straps in Beer, Instead of Child SYDNEY ~ An Australian driver has been fined AUS$750 (US$707) for putting a – Read More...