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.
Nusa Penida Entry Fees Expand to All Beaches and Viewpoints
From 12 August, visitors to Nusa Penida will be charged 25 thousand rupiah to enter the main beaches and viewpoints. This is separate from the island entry fee that foreigners already pay. Guides say…
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…
Out of Money, Out of Bali: Three Tourists Deported
Bali immigration authorities have processed the deportation of three foreign women for overstaying their permits: one has already left, while two are awaiting departure at the immigration detention ce…
Bali vs Phuket: Which Island Is Better to Live On?
Bali and Phuket are like yin and yang, day and night, avocado toast and a juicy steak. Phuket fans will give you a million reasons why the Thai island is better than “that Bali village full of spaced-…
Hong Kong Essentials: What to See & Explore
A visa run or a long layover in Hong Kong is a great opportunity for a change of scenery, a visa renewal and a taste of a completely different pace of life.
Bali Plans Two Piers for Airport-to-Canggu Water Taxi
Badung Regency is considering sites for two coastal piers: one at Sekeh Beach (Pantai Sekeh) in Tuban near the airport, and the other at Berawa Beach (Pantai Berawa) in Canggu.
