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.

February 2, 2007

Really Want to Watch a Whale? Abandon Your Cruise Ship

By Steve Hendrix The Washington Post I was a man searching for a whale. I was also a man waiting – Read More...
February 2, 2007

Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago: Flashy Taste of Honey in the Caribbean

While Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Rio are among the world’s best-known pre-Lenten bashes, Trinidad and Tobago’s – Read More...
January 26, 2007

More Than Meets the Eye in Australia’s Red Center

By Beverly Beyette Los Angeles Times THE RED CENTER, Australia ~ Ten days, one wallaby, no kangaroos. My fantasy – – Read More...
January 26, 2007

Macau Hits New Tourism Record

MACAU ~ Tourism is on a roll in tiny gambling haven Macau, with a record 22 million people visiting the – Read More...
January 26, 2007

Snorkel Guide Lauded over Ring

JAKARTA ~ An Australian who lost his wedding ring while swimming near an island off Jakarta last April was reunited – Read More...
January 26, 2007

Australians Buy Sex to Close Brothels

SYDNEY ~ Local Australian politicians paid private detectives thousands of dollars to have sex with prostitutes so they could use – Read More...
January 19, 2007

Foreign Visitors to Japan Soar

TOKYO ~ The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record high of 8,107,684 in 2006, led by tourists – Read More...
January 19, 2007

Violence Hits Sri Lanka Tourism

COLOMBO ~ Sri Lanka’s hopes of attracting 600,000 tourists last year were dashed as fighting between troops and Tiger rebels – Read More...
January 19, 2007

Touts Bigger Threat than Bombs to Egypt Tourism: Minister

CAIRO ~ Pushy bazaar merchants and poor waiter service are a bigger threat to Egypt’s tourism industry than the bombs – Read More...
January 19, 2007

Experts’ Safety Tips Put to the Test in Mexico City

By Gary Lee The Washington Post MEXICO CITY ~ The side streets in downtown Mexico City were so dark that – Read More...