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.

May 11, 2007

Bahrain Tourism Fears Going Dry

By Mohammad Fadhel MANAMA ~ Bahrain’s tourism industry, which has long-thrived on visitors from its “dry” neighbors in the Gulf, – Read More...
May 4, 2007

Your 12-Step Guide to Being a Responsible Diver

By Annabel Thomas For The Bali Times   In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will – Read More...
May 4, 2007

Singapore Subway to Expand

SINGAPORE ~ Singapore is to build a S$12-billion (US$7.95-billion) subway train network to further ease travel to the city centre. – Read More...
May 4, 2007

Celebs Fete Dominican’s New Marina

SANTO DOMINGO ~ Children of US billionaire Donald Trump, the singer Julio Iglesias and fashion designer Oscar de la Renta – Read More...
May 4, 2007

All Bliss, No Bling on Nicaragua’s Little Corn Island

By Diane Wedner Los Angeles Times LITTLE CORN ISLAND, Nicaragua ~ This is the way you picture island resorts looking – Read More...
April 27, 2007

Malaysia Hunts 20,000 Overstayers

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Malaysia is hunting down more than 20,000 foreign nationals who have entered the country as tourists before – Read More...
April 27, 2007

In Hawaii, a Mystical Island Speaks

By Thomas Curwen Los Angeles Times KOKEE STATE PARK, Hawaii ~ Of course we thought about turning back, but we – Read More...
April 27, 2007

How to Protect Yourself from Pickpockets

Short of gluing your purse or pants pockets shut, there’s no foolproof way to fend off pickpockets. But here are – Read More...
April 20, 2007

Heavily Toured Galapagos Islands in Peril: Experts

QUITO ~ Tourism, overpopulation and non-native species are threatening the ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands, the archipelago which inspired British – Read More...
April 20, 2007

Bali’s Wild Wild West

By Annabel Thomas For The Bali Times SEMINYAK ~ “Wall diving” is a very evocative phrase, conjuring up visions of – Read More...