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.

September 14, 2007

In Wakatobi, Paradise for Divers, and Others

By Annabel Thomas For The Bali Times WAKATOBI, Sulawesi ~ Serious divers and underwater photographers around the world list southeast – Read More...
September 6, 2007

W Hotels Comes to Bali

SEMINYAK ~ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced this week that W Hotels will open its first property in – Read More...
September 6, 2007

Biggest wheel set to turn in Singapore

By Ian Timberlake Agence France-Presse SINGAPORE ~ Please, don’t call this a Ferris wheel, officials stress. “We don’t use the – Read More...
September 6, 2007

World’s Highest Railway Offers Yaks on the Tracks

BEIJING ~ The night before I was to leave for Tibet on the new Beijing-Lhasa Express, my travel agent called – Read More...
September 6, 2007

On the Roads of the Tibetan Plateau

By Susan Spano Los Angeles Times LHASA, Tibet ~ Once travelers reach this ancient city, the options for sightseeing on – Read More...
September 6, 2007

Qantas to Codeshare on Airnorth’s Services to Bali

DENPASAR (BT) ~ Starting from October 17, Qantas will be codesharing on Airnorth’s two weekly return services from Darwin to – Read More...
September 6, 2007

Anger over Airport Taxi Monopoly, Leaflet Distribution

DENPASAR (BT) ~ The Bali Consumer Protection Board (LPK) complained this week that the distribution of leaflets and the monopoly – Read More...
August 31, 2007

Hotel Rooms Scarce in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Malaysia’s tourism minister has said 2007 tourist arrivals will exceed expectations, and advised tour operators to “cool – Read More...
August 31, 2007

Maldives Tourist Paradise Flourishes at 35

KURUMATHI ISLANDS ~ Sabrina Chang decided this year to treat herself to a fancy vacation, opting to stay in a – Read More...
August 31, 2007

Singapore Airlines to Get First A380 in October

SEMINYAK ~ Airbus and Singapore Airlines have agreed to a delivery timetable for the first A380 aircraft, the companies said. – Read More...