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.

October 18, 2007

Singapore’s A380 ‘Has No First Class’

By Adam Plowright Agence France-Presse TOULOUSE, France ~ “There is no first class on this plane, sir. This is Suite – Read More...
October 18, 2007

An Encounter with the Buddha of Coach Class

By Jeanne Marie Laskas The Washington Post The guy in the aisle seat has shoulder-length hair, a ruddy complexion and – Read More...
October 12, 2007

South Korea: A High-Tech Utopia

By Kristie Lu Stout With its anonymous skyline and mind-numbing traffic, Seoul may not seem like a sci-fi city. And – Read More...
October 11, 2007

Nepal Tourism Rises

KATHMANDU ~ Tourist arrivals in Nepal have shot up 32 percent this year, a sign that the Himalayan nation’s crucial – Read More...
October 11, 2007

Tourism Industry Goes Climate-Friendly

DAVOS ~ Tourism chiefs and UN agencies have pledged to “green” the travel trade while highlighting the US$880-billion industry’s own – Read More...
October 11, 2007

Call for Tourism Boycott of Myanmar

LONDON ~ Britain’s main trades union alliance have called for a boycott of tourism in Myanmar and for travel guide – Read More...
October 5, 2007

China Begins National Holiday

BEIJING ~ Millions of Chinese began a week-long National Day holiday on Monday, packing rail stations and airports as tens – Read More...
October 5, 2007

New Spins on Searching for Sin

By Beverly Beyette Los Angeles Times LAS VEGAS ~ Are there any appealing alternatives to driving the notoriously congested Strip? – Read More...
October 5, 2007

EU Looks for Ways to Close Travel Loopholes

LISBON ~ EU Justice Commissioner Franco Frattini said this week he would propose new ways to monitor people crossing the – Read More...
October 5, 2007

In Canggu, an Indonesian Wonderland

By William J. Furney The Bali Times CANGGU, North Kuta ~ I half expected a gaggle of high-spirited fairies to – Read More...