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.

June 15, 2007

A ‘Small’ World, After All

By Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times AMSTERDAM, Netherlands ~ When considering Amsterdam, its famous red-light district and the coffee shops – Read More...
June 7, 2007

UN Concerned over Rising Global Travel

MADRID ~ United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon expressed concern during a visit to Spain on Tuesday over the impact that – Read More...
June 7, 2007

What the Dickens? Great Expectations for Themed Attraction

CHATHAM, England ~ Britain’s newest visitor attraction, a theme park dedicated to the novelist Charles Dickens, offers a taste of – Read More...
June 7, 2007

Airline Sector Pledges Big Emissions Cuts

VANCOUVER, Canada ~ Leaders of the world’s airline industry said at their annual meeting that airlines would strive to be – Read More...
June 7, 2007

Tourism Industry Must Promote Sustainable Tourism: UN

KUALA LUMPUR ~ The global tourism industry must find ways to deal with environmental changes and promote sustainable tourism that – Read More...
May 31, 2007

Prambanan Temple in Need of Repair

PRAMBANAN, Central Java ~ Damage to one of Indonesia’s most spectacular temple complexes caused by last year’s devastating Java earthquake – Read More...
May 31, 2007

Chef’s Trip Serves Crash Course in Japanese Cuisine

By Leslie Brenner and Michalene Busico Los Angeles Times TOKYO ~ Lee Hefter barrels through the streets of the Ginza – Read More...
May 25, 2007

Tokyo Airport Urged to Open to Asia

TOKYO ~ Asia’s busiest airport, Tokyo’s Haneda, might get even busier after the government proposed expanding its hours in hopes – Read More...
May 25, 2007

Salt of the Earth

By Annabel Thomas For The Bali Times SEMINYAK ~ Located on Bali’s northeast coast, 15 minutes from the main road, – Read More...
May 25, 2007

Numbingly Difficult at Minus 20

By Tomas Alex Tizon Los Angeles Times BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Ocean ~ For three days in March I camped on – Read More...