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 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...
August 31, 2007

When is a Bed Not a Bed?

By Richard Quest There was a bit of good news for travelers recently when United Airlines, one of the world’s – Read More...
August 23, 2007

Aussie Connections, and Single Expat Mothers

By Mark Ulyseas For The Bali Times What’s with Ubud? It draws the highest number of artists, writers and migratory – Read More...