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.
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.
Legian • McDonald's Sunset Star
Feb 7, from 19:00 to 08:00
50 Buddhist Monks Begin Pilgrimage from Bali to Borobudur
More than 50 Buddhist monks from different countries are walking on foot from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Central Java. The route is part of the Indonesia Walk for Peace, timed to coincide with Vesak…
Methanol Poisoning in Bali
Beach clubs, restaurants and bars—of course, holidays in Bali often involve alcohol. Here you can try cocktails, local drinks, and well-known global brands of spirits.
Unfortunately, the problem of counterfeit alcohol remains in its worst form: methanol poisoning. The mass incidents that used to make the news have almost disappeared, but that doesn’t mean the proble…
Bali Police Arrest Foreigner Over Hotel Attack
In northern Bali, police arrested British citizen Aaron Mishel. He is suspected of stabbing an employee of the Menjangan Dynasty Resort in the village of Pejarakan, Buleleng.
