In Mason Elephant Park (Taro, Gianyar), elephant rides have finally come to an end. The management company officially stopped this practice as of January 25, 2026, following two written warnings and a…
Bali Zoo officially stopped elephant rides from January 1, 2026.
The zoo explains this step by prioritizing animal welfare and shifting to a more 'gentle' format: more time for social interaction and care programs, allowing elephants to move more and behave natural…
Riding elephants is a popular activity in Asia that elephants themselves cannot stand. Bali’s largest 'conservation centers,' Mason Elephant Park & Lodge in Taro, have been suspected of mistreatme…
Garuda Indonesia has announced that from 30 March 2026 it will start operating a new Denpasar–Timika–Jayapura route and return. The flight is already listed on the airline’s official website and in Ga…
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…
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year in Japan. This is when hanami—the cherry blossom season—begins across the country, and cities are literally covered in pink clouds of flowers. People…
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Taman Ujung Water Palace
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Taman Ujung was built in 1909 by the last king of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, also known as Anak Agung Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah. He ruled from 1909 to 1945.
If you’re already tired of the motorbike, the heat, the rain and endless helmets, a car starts to look like a great idea.
The Daihatsu Rocky is a compact car that’s easy to drive every day and ideal for getting out of your area without hassle.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! — this is the traditional greeting for Chinese New Year. Literally it translates as “congratulations on becoming wealthy,” but in meaning it is a wish for good luck, prosperity, and a…
