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.

February 8, 2008

‘Tourism against Poverty’ Spotlighted at Madrid Trade Fair

MADRID ~ Spain’s King Juan Carlos opened the FITUR tourist trade fair last week, one of the world’s largest, with – Read More...
February 8, 2008

Indian Ztate Seeks Quack-Free Spas

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ~ Spa owner Sadasivan is doing his bit to reassure tourists coming to India’s resort state of Kerala they – Read More...
February 8, 2008

British-Designed Jet Could Reach Australia in under Five Hours

LONDON ~ British engineers unveiled plans this week for a hypersonic jet that could fly from Europe to Australia in – Read More...
February 1, 2008

Travel to Asia to Beat Flight Delays: Report

NEW YORK ~ Travelers wanting to avoid flight delays should head to Japan and South Korea and avoid Brazil, according – Read More...
February 1, 2008

Junk Proves Deluxe on Magical Back Country Trip

By Molly Selvin Los Angeles Times HA LONG BAY, Vietnam ~ Even if we hadn’t already spent a week in – Read More...
January 26, 2008

Malaysian Tourist Arrivals Hit New High

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Malaysia attracted 20.88 million foreign visitors last year, a 19 percent rise, setting a new record and – Read More...
January 26, 2008

Virgin’s Branson Presents New Space Ship

NEW YORK ~ British tycoon Richard Branson unveiled his newest spaceship this week and said that test flights for the – Read More...
January 26, 2008

The Girl From Ipanema: A Cruise to the Muse

By Scott Vogel The Washington Post Tall and tan and young and lovely and now 62 or 63 years old, – Read More...
January 18, 2008

Chocolate Lands Cop in Sticky Situation

PARIS ~ A high-ranking French cop found himself in a sticky situation after being caught walking out of a swank – Read More...
January 18, 2008

6 Rules for Taking Kids to Exotic Places

1. Keep it simple. Stay in various places, at least three or four days at each location, and build the – Read More...