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.

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...
August 23, 2007

Stonehenge, Eiffel Tower ‘Disappointing’: British Tourists

LONDON ~ British visitors have put the boot into some of Britain and the world’s best-known tourist attractions, branding the – Read More...
August 23, 2007

Peru Tourist Haven Desolate after Earthquake

PARACAS, Peru ~ A sign painted on a wall welcomes visitors to the “paradise” of Paracas, but the tourist oasis – Read More...
August 23, 2007

Tourist Boom Brings Threat to Leh’s Tibetan Architecture

LEH, India ~ Perched high above the Himalayan town of Leh, a warren of traditional mud-brick houses squats by the – Read More...
August 18, 2007

Shepherd Herds Sheep with Car

ATHENS ~ A middle-aged Greek shepherd unable to walk over long distances now drives to work after training his flock – Read More...
August 18, 2007

US Tightens Air Passenger Screening

WASHINGTON ~ US officials have announced plans to tighten screening of air passengers against terrorist watch-lists, as part of continued – Read More...
August 18, 2007

At This Tokyo Spa, the Fish Food Is You

In Tokyo, sushi is finally getting its revenge. In May 2006, the Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari, a four-year-old hot springs spa in the – Read More...
August 18, 2007

Curl Power: Surfin’ the Garden State

By Andrea Sachs The Washington Post On a recent rainy day on Long Beach Island, most sun-seeking folks were driven – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Linguistically Challenged Britons Shun Non-English-Speaking Countries: Study

LONDON ~ Britons avoid going on holiday to places where they cannot speak the language, a study says, reporting sometimes – Read More...