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…
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…
Beaches of Lombok
Lombok is an Indonesian island renowned for its stunning coastlines and beautiful coral reefs. Each beach offers its own unique atmosphere, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in extraordinary nat…
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Gili Islands Beach Guide: Trawangan, Meno, and Air
Although each of the Gili Islands has its own unique vibe, they all share a common geophysical feature: the western sides usually have wide, shallow reef areas, while the eastern sides tend to be narr…
Monsoon Prep: Bali Tightens Safety for Tourists on Beaches
Every rainy season, the ocean brings a lot of debris, including plastic, to Bali’s coasts. To ensure guests feel safe and can relax comfortably, authorities are proactively taking measures to clean th…
Rescue by Helicopter: Tourists Saved from Bali Cliff
Just two months ago in Bali, they unveiled a Bell 412 helicopter equipped with a hoist system — a winch that lowers a rescuer and lifts an injured person without landing. At the time, this was describ…
