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…
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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…
Mountains for the First Climb - Where to Go Instead of Agung and Rinjani
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…
Where is Bali located? Is Bali a country?
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…
Ferry Chaos Between Bali and Java: Queues Stretch 12 km
In western Bali, traffic through Gilimanuk is running into problems again. Queues at the port stretch for kilometres. Anyone heading from Bali to Java or back should allow extra travel time.
Jakarta Reopens as 108 Bali Flights Face Disruptions
After a two-day pause, air traffic through Jakarta is gradually getting back to normal. Three airports reopened overnight on 8 September — Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma and Husein Sastranegara.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels Bali–Jakarta Flights
A volcanic eruption at the far end of the island chain is already affecting flights from Bali. Ngurah Rai Airport is cancelling flights to and from Jakarta. Departures have been scrapped by Garuda Ind…
Love Mangoes? Here’s How to Pick the Best Ones in Bali
Still can’t tell Bali’s most popular mango varieties apart? Think green always means unripe? Don’t be fooled by the plain, firm skin — inside, you might find anything from soft, honey-sweet flesh to a…
