Lombok: More than Beaches and Rinjani
Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali, reminiscent of "Bali twenty years ago" with more deserted beaches. If you open the map and scroll a bit to the right from Bali, you’ll see Lombok surrounde…
All the beaches in Bali
It’s hard to call Bali an ideal place for a beach vacation. Tourists who have visited beaches in Thailand, the Maldives, and the Caribbean often feel disappointed with Bali’s beaches.
Indonesia’s Military Deploys Pontoon Boats to Clean Bali’s Beaches
The issue of trash on Bali’s beaches remains pressing, especially during the rainy season, when rivers carry waste into the ocean, only for it to wash up along the shore. The Indonesian military belie…
Bali Lifeguards Test Rescue Skills on Dangerous Beaches
Unusual training exercises were held for beach lifeguards in Bali. Instead of calm lagoons and tourist areas, they were sent to places with strong currents, high waves and large numbers of surfers. Th…
Best Beaches to Explore Around Labuan Bajo, Flores – 10 Hidden Gems You Need to See
Located on the western tip of Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Labuan Bajo is a coastal town that serves as the gateway to the Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This reg…
Japan Plans Major Investment to Save Bali’s Beaches
The Japanese government has confirmed funding for the second phase of a project to protect Bali’s coastline from erosion (abrasion). The support will amount to 9.85 billion yen, which is about 1.08 tr…
Bali’s Iconic Kite Festivals Continue All August
The busiest part of Bali’s kite season is beginning. From mid-July to the end of August, at least eight festivals and competitions are scheduled on the island. Most will take place on Mertasari and Pa…
Best Time to Visit Bali: Month-by-Month Guide (2026–2027)
The short answer: the best time to visit Bali is the dry season, from April to October — and within it, May, June and September are the sweet spot, with dry sunny days, a warm sea and noticeably thinn…
Bali Launches Beachside Immigration Service
Kuta Beach is usually where you find surfers, coconut sellers and friendly massage therapists, but this time immigration officers appeared alongside them. This is how Bali launched a new format for pu…
Raja Ampat: The Island Paradise Every Traveller Dreams Of
Raja Ampat is one of Indonesia’s most remote and impressive destinations: an archipelago where nature has remained almost untouched.
Here, you can enjoy a stay on an island surrounded by crystal-clear ocean and white sandy beaches. Instead of the usual roads and cars, there are only boats and speedboats, which are the only way to t…
