Why Java Should Be Your Next Trip in 2026
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…
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.
Ijen & Bromo: Journey to Indonesia’s Epic Volcanoes
Discover one of Indonesia’s most remarkable nature expeditions — a journey to the legendary Ijen and Bromo volcanoes on the island of Java.
This is a chance to see places that look more like another planet than familiar earthly landscapes. Mount Ijen awaits you with its famous bright turquoise acidic lake, shrouded in sulphur fumes, other…
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Bali Drug Bust: Foreigners Caught After Chase
The quiet Balinese regency of Bangli turned into the set of an action film: gunfire, smashed motorbikes, injured local residents and a forceful arrest with the suspects pinned face down on the asphalt
Higher Fuel Costs: Pertamax Prices Up in Bali
From 10 June, Pertamina increased the price of Pertamax fuel (octane rating: 92). In Bali, Java, Madura and Nusa Tenggara, a litre now costs 16,250 rupiah.
Before the increase, Pertamax was sold for 12,300 rupiah per litre. The rise is 3,950 rupiah, or around 32%.
Indonesia Expands Biofuel Program to Bali
Indonesia is staying firmly committed to its green energy transition — even in areas where it may seem challenging to implement. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced that…
Indonesian Surfer Makes Longboard World Tour History
Indonesian surfer Dhea Natasya Novitasari won a World Surf League event in Japan and earned a spot on the Longboard World Tour. This is the first such achievement for an Indonesian woman.
