The cruise ship KLM Indo Siren, with 20 foreign tourists on board, caught fire. The fire occurred while the boat was anchored in the waters of Paynemo, Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua. It is presu…
A speedboat caught fire at the Nusa Penida port shortly after 85 passengers had boarded. Fortunately, no one was injured. The suspected cause of the fire is believed to be an engine short circuit.
A major fire broke out in the village of Padangbai (Karangasem), where fast boats depart for the Gili Islands. Two hotels, Padangbai Beach Inn and Kerti, and the Billabong restaurant were on fire.
A snorkeling boat carrying 11 tourists capsized off the coast of Nusa Penida. The boat, Sea Dragon 2, was operated by a captain named Komang Jun and two crew members.
One of the tourists, 39-year-old Australian Anna Maria, died. Two other Australians, Gabriel Khizhnyakov (29) and Chintamani Warrington (32), sustained burns from contact with the engines. They have a…
Gili Air is a tranquil yet well-developed island for a great family vacation. Compared to the bustling scene on Trawangan, there are fewer people and less music here. Unlike neighboring Meno, Gili Air…
In 2025, the Balinese New Year — Nyepi (also spelled Nyepi or Nyiepi) — will be celebrated on March 29. On this day, it is forbidden to turn on lights, go outside, or make noise. The Pengrupukan Parad…
An animated crowd fills the streets. People are shouting, laughing, and smiling. Men carry bamboo platforms with towering towers and statues of animals on their shoulders. The statues spin and sway. A…
BBC Travel's correspondent recounts the tradition of the Bali Aga people, who allow the bodies of the deceased to decompose under the open sky in the shade of an ancient magical tree that, according t…
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More and more viewpoints with Instagram-worthy decorations are emerging in Bali. Many of them are located in Karangasem, where there's truly much to see. Most of these places offer stunning views of M…
"Where to go on vacation or for the weekend if you’re ALREADY in paradise?" This question occasionally pops up for Bali-goers. An excellent option is to explore the Gili Islands. Here, you can take a…
The name of the Indonesian island Flores in the Sunda Archipelago, translated from Portuguese, means «flowers.» However, it is not famous for its blooming landscapes, but for its giant monitor lizards…
The focus will not be on Kuta-Seminyak-Canggu, which already have plenty of information. The hotels we want to share are located in relatively remote locations that not all tourists reach. And it's a…
