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.

March 30, 2007

To Hell and Back: In Search of the Irish Underworld

By Raymond M. Lane “How we are going to get out?” asked my daughter, the calm 15-year-old. It was a – Read More...
March 30, 2007

World’s Tallest Man Finds Other Half

BEIJING ~ A lovelorn Chinese herdsman who is the world’s tallest man has finally found his other half, in a – Read More...
March 23, 2007

Tibet Plans Mini Potala Palace

BEIJING ~ Tibet’s capital plans to build a miniature version of its famed Potala Palace to divert “unbearable” tourist pressure – Read More...
March 23, 2007

Chiang Mai: New Capital of Old-Meets-New Cool

By Susan Spano Los Angeles Times CHIANG MAI, Thailand ~ About 30 years ago, the gods of style looked down – Read More...
March 23, 2007

Malaysia Seeking Tourists from Iran, Iraq

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Malaysia will grant extended visas on arrival to visitors from Iran, Iraq and Syria, in an effort – Read More...
March 16, 2007

A Lady of Liberty

By Annabel Thomas For The Bali Times  TULAMBEN ~ The small village of Tulamben, famous for its black volcanic sand, – Read More...
March 16, 2007

Big Growth Seen for Asia’s Budget Carriers

SINGAPORE ~ Asia’s budget airlines are set to expand their share of the regional aviation market to 20 percent within – Read More...
March 16, 2007

Philippines Wild, Wet World of River Trekking

By Cecil Morella Agence France-Presse DARAITAN, Philippines ~ “There is no right or wrong way,” the trailmaster told his nine – Read More...
March 16, 2007

Zen and the Art of Life

By Monita Rajpal Searching for serenity – whether it’s for your mind, body, and/or soul – is not easy. Not – Read More...
March 9, 2007

Sentosa Offers Another Side of Singapore

By Beverly Beyette Los Angeles Times SINGAPORE ~ From inside the gaping mouth of the Merlion, nine stories above ground, – Read More...