Kuta has rough edges, but it's also edgy and friendly. There's a long stretch of sandy beach that attracted the attention of surfers in the 1960s, and the former fishing village has never been the same. Does it get a bad rap?
Myanmar: Top 10 Things for First Time Visitors to See and Do in the Country Once Called Burma
You won't find many 5 star hotels or Michelin star restaurants. Following decades of isolation, Myanmar lays out the welcome map . Here are 10 things that no first time visitor should miss.
Restaurant Review: Simple Fare and Friendly Service in East Bali
Restaurant review: Cafe Wayan in Candidasa in Eastern Bali serves simple food and has friendly service
Travelogue: Off-the-Beaten-Path Boutique Resort Hotel Offers Glimpse into the Other Bali
Ametis Villa Bali is located in Cangcu, Bali, which is off the well trod tourism track. It offers convenience and privacy and a chance to experience the 'real' Bali.
Travelogue: Off the Beaten Track With Flawless Internet
A boutique hotel with private villas in West Bali had better Wi-Fi than most five star hotels. There was need need for passwords, no signing in, and no ads.
Namibia: Oysters and Champagne Where Sand Dunes Meet the Ocean
Once the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund, Namibia – about 160 miles from the capital Windhoek - is now the premier Namibian holiday resort and the place to be for extreme sports fanatics.
Scandinavians First to Head Off the Beaten Track
The Swedes discovered Greater Khanom about 10 years ago, and the Finns and Danes followed five years later. The Norwegians, meanwhile, headed to Bali.