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.
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…
Bali Expands Healthcare with New Emergency Hospital
A new branch of the Hermina Badung hospital, part of the large Rumah Sakit Hermina clinic network, has opened in Badung. The new hospital focuses on the IGD — the 24/7 emergency department. The south…
Bali Targets Traffic Relief with Four New Port Projects
Whenever you plan to travel from Bali to Java on your own, check the calendar. Public holidays or long weekends almost always lead to kilometres-long tailbacks at the ferry crossing. After the severe…
Bali Heads Into an Early Dry Season: Summer 2026 Outlook
The rainy season on the island is coming to an end. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts that the dry season will start earlier than usual and last longer than n…
Holiday Rush Isn’t Over: Two Traffic Surges Expected in Indonesia
Indonesian police are preparing for two waves of return traffic after the long weekend at the end of Ramadan. The first is expected on 24–25 March, and the second on 28–29 March. Authorities expect th…