Wedding! When we hear this word, warm feelings, smiles, often come to mind. In our imagination, something magical, joyful is envisioned.
Each country has its own traditions and customs for conducting marriage ceremonies. In different parts of Indonesia, wedding rituals can be strange in some places and touching in others, but they are…
Filming a regular music video at Lake Buyan turned into a scandal for a local blogger. Only once he arrived did he find out that flying a drone or using a professional camera in Bali’s protected areas…
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Bali — a vibrant melting pot where Indonesian people of different faiths meet, often forming deep connections that culminate in love and marriage.
Yet, Indonesia’s marriage laws, which mandate religious ceremonies and require couples to share the same faith, pose significant hurdles for inter-faith unions.
A real clash of two cultures occurred in Bali. A tourist was annoyed by the loud music from the neighboring house and tried to stop it or at least turn it down, but he had no chance. Firstly, live mus…
In January, the Indonesian authorities began discussing changes to immigration fees with a clear target for 2026: to raise 8.5 trillion rupiah. This refers to the money foreigners pay for visas, stay…
Ramadan has begun in Indonesia. The authorities have announced that the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, 1447 AH, falls on 19 February 2026.
For tourists in Bali, this usually doesn’t mean any major changes: the island is predominantly Hindu, and most cafés, restaurants, beach clubs and tourist services operate as usual. That said, there m…
A honeymoon in Bali is all about freedom, spontaneous plans, and a road leading to destinations that reveal themselves along the way.
Hop on a bike or into a car, stop for coffee, head to the beach, linger at sunset, and just keep going with no rush or schedules.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! — this is the traditional greeting for Chinese New Year. Literally it translates as “congratulations on becoming wealthy,” but in meaning it is a wish for good luck, prosperity, and a…
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.
