From 650 to 3600 dollars for two over a week, flights excluded. Why the tickets cost more than living on the island, what a villa with a pool really runs, and the licence problem nobody mentions.
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Bali's dry season runs from May to September: clean seas, steady swells and the least rain. Here's when to go for the surf, and when to go for the price and the quiet.
The rare J-Queen durian is selling in Indonesia for $1,000, thanks to its one-of-a-kind flavor and tiny harvest.
Bali is rolling out a tourist tax to preserve its nature and rein in mass tourism.
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The top 10 amazing diving spots in Asia, with a breathtaking marine world and one-of-a-kind ecosystems
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Discover 16 stunning new hotels across Asia, from luxury resorts to one-of-a-kind eco-retreats.
Borobudur, one of Indonesia's most popular landmarks, is about to see a steep price hike from government authorities in a bid to "preserve the country's historical and cultural wealth."
The old phrase "cheeky monkey" turns out to have some truth behind it, at least according to a new study of primate behavior.
From chilli crab to chicken rice, from char kway teow to laksa, Singapore's open-air markets have it all
