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…
Twelve Bali mynas were released back into the wild on Bali — one of the island’s rarest and most well-known endemic species. The birds were released in the village of Karang Dalem Tua. The initiative…
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…
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…
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Indonesia is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for capital and private wealth. According to a new report by global consultancy Knight Frank, the country is expected to rec…
Waste management in Bali is becoming increasingly challenging. The situation is made worse by the halt to transporting organic waste to the Suwung landfill in Denpasar from 1 April 2026.
If, tomorrow around midnight, your Balinese neighbours start shouting or even setting off fireworks, don’t be alarmed. Most likely, it will mean that the Indonesian national team have won the AFF Futs…
Garuda Indonesia has announced that from 30 March 2026 it will start operating a new Denpasar–Timika–Jayapura route and return. The flight is already listed on the airline’s official website and in Ga…
Java is one of the most dynamic islands in the world. Something is happening here every single month—candlelit ritual processions, batik costume parades, trance dances in remote villages, jazz concert…
