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.

January 11, 2008

Elephants ‘Outsmarting Humans’ in Sumatra

JAKARTA ~ A herd of wild elephants in Sumatra has repeatedly outsmarted efforts to stop them stealing crops, wising up – Read More...
January 11, 2008

World’s Best Diving in East Bali

By Fen Fang Lauw For The Bali Times These days, anyone who dives beyond their own shores (or is lucky – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Breakfast at Ubud Market

By Janet De Neefe For Bali Times I’m on a mission at the Ubud market to find my favorite breakfast. – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Garuda to Open Nagoya-Bali Route

TOKYO ~ National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will open a Nagoya-Bali route despite the transportation business being severely affected by – Read More...
January 11, 2008

Phuket Looks to Sailing to Promote High-End Tourism

PHUKET, Thailand ~ Phuket’s postcard-perfect beaches once welcomed masses of backpackers, but the island is rapidly turning into an upmarket – Read More...
January 4, 2008

Conquering Your Fear of Flying

By Scott Vogel The Washington Post Q: Do you have any suggestions or advice on overcoming the fear of flying? – Read More...
January 4, 2008

Ubud, Truly the World’s Melting Pot

By Mark Ulyseas For The Bali Times The rains have come and are like a soothing balm freshening the verdant – Read More...
January 4, 2008

Russia Sees End of Road for Space Tourism

MOSCOW ~ Space tourists may have to seek alternative transport after 2009 due to a lack of room on the – Read More...
January 4, 2008

A Different Kind of Nightlife

By Annabel Thomas For The Bali Times SEMINYAK ~ I learned to dive on a five-day course at a Murex – Read More...
December 21, 2007

Countdown to Christmas

Janet De Neefe For the Bali Times Now that we are in the festive season and have entered that escalading – Read More...