Skip the Scan: Bali Airport Eases Entry Rules
Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport has switched to a new inspection procedure. Checked baggage is now screened only after passengers drop off their suitcases at the check-in counters.
Australian Girl Critical After Fall in Bali
Four‑year‑old girl Adelaide Marigold “Goldie” Jessie is fighting for her life after falling from a tree‑house at a private villa in Bali. The accident left her with a fractured skull and brain bleedin…
Jepara Travel Guide: A Vacation That Inspires
What comes to mind when you think of Jepara, a city in Central Java? Many would say it’s known for producing exquisite furniture. However, Jepara is famous for more than just that. This city holds som…
Crossing Cultures: Marriage in Indonesia
According to statistics, more than 50% of marriages in the modern world are concluded after meeting online. Many couples also meet while traveling, for example, while on vacation in Bali. So, you’ve f…
Price of Delay: Tourist Dies on Rinjani Volcano
26-year-old Juliana Marins from Brazil fell into a ravine several hundred meters deep while climbing Mount Rinjani (Lombok). She was ascending with a group of five tourists led by a guide.
Officials Condemn Tourist Scandal on Sumba Island
Developing tourism beyond Bali is not an easy task. The Indonesian authorities have already faced their first challenge: a viral video about extortion on Sumba has sparked a public outcry.
Perang Pandan Festival Returns to Karangasem, June 2025
Bali is known not only for its beaches but also for its vibrant ancient rituals. One of them is Perang Pandan, or 'pandan leaf war.' This ritual competition among men with thorny leaves takes place an…
Indonesia: Home of the Happiest People
According to the Gallup Global Emotions Report 2025, Indonesia, along with China and Mexico, topped the list of countries where people experience positive emotions most often. Nine out of ten Indonesi…
Up, Up and Away: Bali Gets Air Taxis by 2028
The future doesn’t always look like we imagined it in childhood, but some elements of sci-fi movies are becoming reality. In just a few years, flying taxis may appear in Bali, with a commercial launch…
Luxury yachting in Bali is rapidly gaining popularity
There is very little time left before the official opening of the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH) in Benoa. The tourist area is preparing to mark the launch of a new development phase, and authoritie…
