Unlike Bali, where serious floods are rare, Jakarta faces this disaster annually, with the water submerging deeper each year. Regular flooding has become one of the arguments for relocating the capita…
Mass protests have erupted in Indonesia against parliamentary benefits and the policies of President Prabowo Subianto.
The decision to grant MPs a housing allowance of 50 million rupiah per month (about 3,000 US dollars), nearly ten times the minimum wage in Jakarta, was the trigger. Amid the austerity program announc…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
The Indonesian Ministry of Transport is raising the alarm: kites are increasingly being flown where they shouldn’t be. According to Lukman F. Lais, the Director General of Civil Aviation, this pastime…
If you have no friends or specific business in Jakarta, and you’re your own worst enemy, see it for yourself… %) One of the worst capital cities in the world, according to many sociologists and repu…
Indonesia has once again confirmed its status in global aviation: according to the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025, two Indonesian airports are among the top hundred.
Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali climbed to 72nd place in the world ranking, up two positions from the previous year. Additionally, it ranked 6th among the best regional airports in Asia.
Most tourists heading to Bali often skip Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Typically, those who do visit Jakarta go for a few days to take care of important matters. This leads to the common question…
On the night of September 7−8, 2025, a rare and spectacular event—a total lunar eclipse—will be visible in Bali, as well as throughout Indonesia. The Moon will turn dark red, copper, or orange and rem…
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.
Top Things to Do in Jakarta: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Indonesia’s Capital
Public transport is available! Buses, ojeks, and so on. The downside is that sidewalks are practically non-existent. If you decide to visit for a few days, then: — Visit MONAS (National Monument) — Go…