[read earlier parts of "In Bali With Baggage" here]
It's the first time I've ever traveled business class and getting on ahead of economy feels strange. I am now one of those guys I've always hated. Seated at the front of the plane as the second-classers trudge by, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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In Bali With Baggage: Getting There
[read earlier parts of "In Bali With Baggage" here]
It's the first time I've ever traveled business class and getting on ahead of economy feels strange. I am now one of those guys I've always hated. Seated at the front of the plane as the second-classers trudge by, ...In Bali With Baggage: Childhood
[read earlier parts of "In Bali With Baggage" here]
My ambivalence about travel probably began in childhood with our family's summer road trips. They just weren't fun. Except for the time my father had to pull into a Frontier Town parking lot to urinate and possibly weep ...In Bali With Baggage: The Unfunnest Man Goes To The Funnest Place On Earth
For guys like me, men who soldier through life with their chins glued to their chests, men who have never stopped to smell a single rose once, what is the point of travel? Travel insurance, shots, $15 sandwiches at the airport that usually involve cheddar jack. Feh.
...Being And Nothingness: Questing For Indolence In Ubud
OCTOBER 5, 10:30 a.m. -- I'm sitting by my private villa's footprint-shaped infinity pool at the Royal Pita Maha resort in northern Ubud, Bali. I've been on Bali for five days now as an invited guest at the gloriously cornucopic and chaotic Ubud Writers & Readers ...Photo Of The Day: White Tiger
It's rare to get up close and personal with an elusive animal like the white tiger, so I was intrigued when I saw today's photo choice by Flickr user toffiloff. Taken at Bali's Safari and Marine Park, the shot captures this magnificent cat as it appears to stare at its ...Vagabond Tales: The Curious Case Of Indonesia's Pulau Bintan
Of course you've heard of Bali, but have you heard of Bintan?
Of the 18,000 or so islands, which make up the archipelago of Indonesia, the same five or six names invariably pop up when it comes to Indonesian tourism. Bali, the Gili Islands, Sulawesi, Java, Flores, ...Backpacker Left Blind After Drinking Cocktails In Bali
If you're planning a trip to Indonesia, be careful what you drink. Recently, a 19-year-old backpacker was left with permanent vision damage after consuming 8 to 10 cocktails containing methanol, a substance used as antifreeze, fuel and windscreen de-icer.
According to ...Honeymoon In Bali, Care Of Your Wedding Guests
Some couples request practical items like crock pots and cutlery sets on their wedding registries. But if you're anything like the Gadling crew, you'd probably prefer experiences to expensive china ... like, say, a honeymoon in Bali.
With that in mind, the Ayana Resort ...Tourists To Blame For Tori The Orangutan's Smoking Habit
For those who haven't heard of Tori, she is Satwa Taru Jurug Zoo's famous smoking orangutan. While many people may believe the primate's habit stemmed from workers in this Indonesian animal park becoming bored or looking for publicity, the truth is it's the tourists ...
In Bali With Baggage
After a long season of non-stop work, having all but transformed into a half man, half desk centaur-like creature, I am going to Bali to unwind.
And whereas some people in my place would be thinking about bathing suits and beach reads, I am thinking about ...Photo Of The Day: Indonesian Dancers
There's a wonderful sense of pattern and repetition in today's photo by Flickr user don.wright. Shot at a dance ceremony in Banda Aceh, the largest city on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the photo's subjects each carry a unique expression that adds personality and ...8 Languages You've Never Heard Of (And Who Actually Speaks Them)
As anyone who follows my articles here on Gadling knows by now, I don't travel to relax poolside at a resort or sip a fancy drink with coconut oil. I travel because this world is a fascinating place.
While everyone has their own travel philosophy and reasons for ...10 Extraordinary Islands To Visit On Your Next Vacation
Summer is the time of island vacations. It is time to put as much distance between you and the real world as possible. It is time to stand outside of your everyday life and to see how it all looks from a paradise perspective. Here is a collection of islands for escape ...Unusual aphrodisiacs from Asian countries
Wondering how to get you or your partner more in the mood for sex? Instead of opting for expensive pills or unnatural remedies, why not learn from the Asian culture and try one of these libido-boosting aphrodisiacs? From dangerously poisonous fish to fertilized duck embryo ...Tranquil travel hits Bali as the entire island falls silent during Nyepi
While many cultures around the world celebrate their New Year with fireworks, parades, and loud parties, the island of Bali in Indonesia takes a different approach. In fact, travelers looking to enjoy some peace and quiet in a beautiful setting should consider taking a trip ...Photo of the day: Lombok landscape
Sometimes you want to look at a pristine landscape completely devoid of humans. Other times, as in this wonderfully verdant Lombok landscape snapped by Flickr user Bernard-SD, the inclusion of a human being is an engaging detail. This blue-shirted fellow, after all, ...Video of the day: Bali, Indonesia
BALI, JE T'AIME! from artisland on Vimeo.
Now seems as good a time as any other to take a trip to Bali. To sprawl out on the sands and relax in the waters under the sun amid such beautiful culture certainly seems like a dream as the intensity and work load that come ...
Exploring the diverse scenery of East Java, Indonesia
The area of East Java in Indonesia is home to beautiful and diverse landscapes that include beaches, volcanoes, mountains, plantations, lakes, natural reserves, and a lot more. There are also many natural, cultural, and adventure activities to partake in, like scuba diving, ...The diverse diving destination you probably haven't heard of: Raja Ampat
Located off the northwest point of the Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea in Indonesia is Raja Ampat, an archipelago full of diverse habitats. The name literally means "Four Kings" and is a great destination for adventure travelers who want to get ...6 art classes to try in Bali
There's no better place in Indonesia to take art classes than in Bali, an island known around the world for its artistic tradition. Indeed, it seems that everywhere you look, you find traces of man-made beauty. From the ornamentation on the temples to the etchings on ...
