Oct 30th, 2012 at 10:00AM: [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 a locked toilet stall, we never stopped any place good. We just drove along, wanting to make good time, our colons ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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In Bali With Baggage: Childhood
Oct 30th, 2012 at 10:00AM: [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 a locked toilet stall, we never stopped any place good. We just drove along, wanting to make good time, our colons ...In Bali With Baggage: The Unfunnest Man Goes To The Funnest Place On Earth
Oct 29th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
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.
And let me be clear: I do not say "feh" with pride. I don't even know if such a thing is even possible. I dribble my puny feh ...Being And Nothingness: Questing For Indolence In Ubud
Oct 23rd, 2012 at 10:00AM:
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 Festival, a five-day literary love-fest that brings together 130 writers from more than 20 countries with hundreds of literature ...Backpacker Left Blind After Drinking Cocktails In Bali
Aug 6th, 2012 at 5:00PM: 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 news.com.au, the cocktails contained a mixture of Arrack, which is produced commercially and illegally in Indonesia. This ...Honeymoon In Bali, Care Of Your Wedding Guests
Aug 5th, 2012 at 10:00AM: 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 & Spa in Jimbaran, Bali, recently announced its new Ultimate Honeymoon Package and Wedding Registry Service – a way ...In Bali With Baggage
Jun 29th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
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 travel-related illness. Typhoid. Tetanus. All the sicknesses of the rainbow – and spiders, too. According to the Internet, there ...10 Extraordinary Islands To Visit On Your Next Vacation
May 10th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
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 – places to recharge, gain perspective and explore. From an island in the land of the gods to a tropical Amsterdam at ...Unusual aphrodisiacs from Asian countries
Mar 3rd, 2012 at 2:00PM: 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 or snake's blood, it is clear some people really will try anything to have good sex. While these odd ingestants may be useful ...Tranquil travel hits Bali as the entire island falls silent during Nyepi
Mar 2nd, 2012 at 2:00PM: 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 to the island on March 23 to take part in the Balinese New Year, or Nyepi, "Day of Silence".
During Nyepi, the entire ...Photo of the day: Lombok landscape
Feb 24th, 2012 at 7:00PM:
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, allows viewers to imagine themselves within the scene itself.
And there are certainly worse prospects than imagining oneself ...Video of the day: Bali, Indonesia
Feb 15th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
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 with every new year continues to pile. Luckily for all of us not currently embarking on a voyage to Bali, Andrew Melikov put ...
Exploring the diverse scenery of East Java, Indonesia
Jan 22nd, 2012 at 1:00PM: 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, hiking volcanoes, surfing, witnessing traditional ceremonies, hearing folklore stories, learning the cultivation process of ...10 places to celebrate Chinese New Year
Jan 20th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Chinese New Year occurs in the early months of our calendar year, typically January or February and this year falls on January 23rd. This is the first of 15 days of celebration and the start of the Year of the Dragon.
Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese calendar and a time to welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity ...The diverse diving destination you probably haven't heard of: Raja Ampat
Jan 17th, 2012 at 4:00PM: 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 off-the-beaten path and explore a location with more fish, coral, and invertebrate species than anywhere on the planet.
To experience ...6 art classes to try in Bali
Dec 19th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
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 the sidewalks to the attention and care given to daily offerings set out on the street, art oozes from every crack.
When ...Traveler Q & A: Pavia Rosati
Aug 2nd, 2011 at 9:30AM: Pavia Rosati is the founder of Fathom, a recently debuted travel website. Fathom is smart and beautifully designed. It's full of exciting short briefs about various destinations across the globe.
Rosati, as you'll see from her answers below, is an experienced editor and an avid traveler. Her enthusiasm for Fathom's subject matter is palpable and infectious. We love Fathom and can't wait to see ...A video of Bali's elegant details
Apr 28th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
Bali is like sand in a fist. It is tough to get a handle on. I always come back from the island dumbfounded with my inability to properly explain what makes it so special and extraordinary. The pervasive culture and feel is difficult to communicate with language; its character escapes the calculated classification of words. This video is a collection of the elegant details that make Bali ...
Tangkoko Nature Reserve - Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mar 4th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Sulawesi is the type of place that looks exotic even on a black and white map. Located just east of Borneo and shaped like a mythical beast from some old world coat of arms, it jumps out at you from the Indonesian archipelago, begging the intrepid to visit. The island's most interesting nature reserve, Tangkoko, is located at the northeastern tip of Sulawesi. Several rare and bizarre creatures ...Rarest mammal in the world caught on video in Indonesia
Mar 3rd, 2011 at 11:30AM:
The Javan rhinoceros is widely considered the rarest mammal in the world. Flirting with extinction for decades, it is estimated that only forty of the beast remain on the island of Java in Indonesia and less than ten in southern Vietnam. Once the most widespread rhino species, poachers and human development have made life increasingly difficult for the small rhino. None exist in captivity.
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Top 5 reasons Icebreaker underwear are my favorite pieces of travel gear
Feb 23rd, 2011 at 3:30PM: Gadling has sung the praises of New Zealand-based Icebreaker clothing before. We love it. However, on a recent trip to Indonesia, I learned just how fantastic the merino wool garments actually are when put to the test. While you may think that wool clothing would be far too hot for the humid Balinese climate, you'll be surprised to learn just how critical a role Icebreaker played in keeping me ...
