Did you know that birdsong is a natural form of therapy for the soul? Their gentle melodies have been shown to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and lift our mood—offering a calming escape, especially in t…
Stories about animal smuggling in Bali seem to be never-ending. For example, late last year, police caught smugglers attempting to steal turtles. This time, offenders tried to bring 7,355 birds onto t…
Indonesia has become one of the most attractive destinations for budget travelers, entering the top ten budget destinations for 2025 according to WorldVisualized.
The WorldVisualized ranking not only lists countries with the lowest daily budget—it highlights destinations where you can get the most impressions for a reasonable price. It is based on a combination…
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At Bali Airport, a Russian citizen was detained in a case involving attempts to smuggle 202 animals out of Indonesia without the necessary documents. The cargo was planned to be sent to Russia.
The Indonesian authorities issued a stern warning to foreigners who try to enter the country under the guise of being investors, but in fact engage in fraud or disrupt public order.
Indonesia’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, OJK), is discussing the idea of making travel insurance mandatory for foreign tourists entering the country.
If you want to escape the noise of Bali, change your pace, and spend time by the ocean without the hustle and bustle, a trip to Gili Meno is the perfect choice. It is the quietest island of the Gili a…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has allowed foreigners to manage state-owned enterprises (BUMN) for the first time in the country’s history. The new policy sparked a strong reaction — immediatel…
At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an Egyptian national was detained with some very unusual luggage. His suitcase contained 32 live reptiles, packed in bags without ventilation. The foreigner wa…
