Taxis in Ubud, Bali, don’t have metres. You have to negotiate a fare in advance. Foreign tourists are easy prey because of the confusing exchange rate. So what happens when a travellers get ripped off? Will justice prevail?
15th Annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Scheduled for 25 – 29 October 2018
If the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is one of the most important literary events on the Southeast Asian cultural calendar, the 2015 edition was mired in controversy.
Where to Celebrate Halloween in 11 Asian Cities
Halloween has become increasingly popular in Asia. Where to celebrate Halloween in Hong Kong and 10 other Asian cities.
Bali: Nusa Dua Spa Voted Indonesia’s Best Luxury Wellness Spa in World Luxury Awards
Heavenly Spa by Westin at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua is voted Country Winner in the Best Luxury Wellness Spa category in the 2014 World Luxury Spa Awards. It was also a finalist in the Best Luxury Day Spa Category.
Travelogue: Up Close and Personal in Kuta with Ogoh Ogoh on Silent Day Eve
Kuta is the best spot in Bali to view ogoh ogoh on Silent Day Eve, locals says.
Balinese New Year De-mystified, or Why I’m Extending My Stay
Learning of the Ballinese New Year, or Day of Silence, a travel writer visting Bali decides to extend his stay so that he can witness Ogoh Ogoh and experience this very special holiday..
Travelogue: How to Make Your Own Personal Perfume (or Cologne) – with Expert Guidance
Shop at Ayana resort in Jimbaran, Bali, teaches customers how to make perfume. At the end of the class, they take away a 30 ml bottle of their own personal fragrance, which they can re-order in the future.
Travelogue: Up Close and Personal at a Hindu Festival
A travel writer decides to stop by a Hindu temple in Nusa Dua to observe the Festival of Metal, one of the most important festivals on the Balinese calendar. He gets an unexpectedly friendly reception.
Indonesia: Learn How to Scuba Dive on a Carefree Island with No Cars!
Learn how to scuba dive at one of the world's top scuba diving schools! An on-line travel agency has launched tours to Gili Islands, Indonesia, which include scuba diving lessons.
Travelogue: Breakfasting in the Rice Paddies of Eastern Bali
Alila Manngis serves hotel guests breakfast in its organic gardens set amid rice paddies near the hotel. Both Western and Eastern breakfasts can be ordered.