New Luxury Train Journeys Planned Across Java
Imagine this: you’re sitting in an elegant dining car with live music, rice terraces and Java’s volcanoes gliding past the window, while a waiter serves Indonesian dishes. It’s not a fantasy—these tra…
Java Becomes the New Favorite for Travelers Over Bali
The flooding in Bali has inadvertently pushed tourists to seek out other destinations in Indonesia, and more travelers are discovering Java Island — a cradle of culture, history, and spirituality, loc…
A Foreigner's Guide to Buying a Car in Bali
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.
Gateway to Java: Seamless Access from Bali & Top Destinations
For most people from mainland regions of the world, Indonesia is primarily associated with the resort island of Bali. However, Bali is only one of the many provinces in this diverse country. The most…
Ferry Services Expanded Between Java and Bali
The ferry line between port in western Bali and Ketapang port in the Banyuwangi district (East Java) is starting to manage the queues. On July 26, an additional vessel — KMP Gading Nusantara — wa…
Trip to the Active Volcano Ijen on Java Island!
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Mount Ijen is located in the east of Java Island, reachable by car and ferry from Bali in just a few hours. The enchanting glow of electric-blue flames, bright-yellow sulfur rocks, and the acidic crat…
Five Tourist Villages in Central Java — A Worthy Alternative to Ubud
If you’re already accustomed to the green slopes and tranquil atmosphere of Bali’s Ubud, try changing the scenery and heading to Central Java. Here too, you’ll find rice terraces, mountain air, and ri…
Eid al-Fitr 2025: Bali-Java Ferry Crossings Overloaded
The annual migration of Muslims to their hometowns and villages (mudik) ahead of the Lebaran holiday has started earlier than usual in Bali this year. Many Indonesians are trying to leave the island b…
New Direct Bus Connects Bali and Jakarta
From 6 March 2026, a new, more comfortable direct DAMRI bus will start running between Bali and Jakarta via the Tol Trans Java toll road. You can now travel from Denpasar to the capital without flying…
