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 25, 2008

World Tourism Chiefs in Dubai as Industry Bucks Economic Trend

Global tourism leaders gathered in Dubai this week to plot future strategy for an industry which, despite a slight downward – Read More...
April 25, 2008

Airbus, Boeing Sign Accord to Cut Air Traffic Impact on Environment

GENEVA ~ Rival aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing put aside their differences and signed an agreement this week to work – Read More...
April 25, 2008

Travelcase

EU Seeks Visa-Free Travel to US LUXEMBOURG ~ EU nations have agreed to open negotiations as a bloc with Washington – Read More...
April 25, 2008

Ordinarily Not

Activists Offer $1m for Test-Tube Meat WASHINGTON ~ Steaks out of a test-tube? The animal rights group PETA is putting – Read More...
April 11, 2008

Green Hotels, Resorts Reach out to Eco-Conscious Travellers

Green Chic: A tastefully decorated bedroom in Old Bangkok Inn’s Lotus Suite, where water conservation and energy conservation are part – Read More...
April 11, 2008

EU Unveils Plans to Allow Cellphone Use on Planes

BRUSSELS ~ European regulators opened the way this week for air passengers to use cellphones to talk or text during – Read More...
April 11, 2008

Well-Heeled Foodies Get Taste of Thai Ooverty

BAN TATIT VILLAGE, Thailand ~ Despite a moral snub from several star French chefs, a Thai luxury hotel group ploughed – Read More...
April 11, 2008

Travelcase

Kashmir Plans Safaris SRINAGAR ~ Where rebels once fought deadly gun battles with soldiers in Indian Kashmir, officials are now – Read More...
April 11, 2008

Ordinarily Not

Canadian Late for Own Funeral OTTAWA ~ A Canadian family’s grief turned to outrage on Tuesday after a deceased relative – Read More...
February 8, 2008

China Crisis: Fear of the Crowd

By Hugh Riminton For The Bali Times GUANGZHOU ~ The roar beats like storm gusts against my hotel window. It – Read More...