On Java, Bali's neighbouring island, there are places that look like sets from a fantasy film.
The trees here grow to incredible sizes, their branches intertwine high overhead, and their trunks are covered in thick green moss.
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…
Are you planning a trip or relocating to Bali with your pet? Let’s go over the key details for transporting your furry companions, including required documents, vaccinations, recommended agencies, and…
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…
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…
Bali is not a country — it is an island and one of Indonesia’s 38 provinces, located in Southeast Asia between the islands of Java and Lombok, about 8 degrees south of the equator. The provincial capi…
The recent death of a 27-year-old tourist from Brazil on Mount Rinjani shocked the public. The tourist was climbing the summit of Rinjani (3,726 meters) along with five friends and a local guide. Howe…
For Christmas and New Year, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation plans to run ferries from East Java to the port of Celukan Bawang, a 40-minute drive from Lovina.
Since 14 February 2024, foreign travellers to Bali have been required to pay a tourist levy known as the Bali Levy.
In 2026, it costs 150,000 rupiah per person. The money raised goes towards preserving Balinese culture, protecting the environment and improving the quality of tourism services.
