The acidic Ijen Volcano on the island of Java has reopened to tourists following a brief closure.
Local authorities initially announced the closure on January 3rd to assess tourist activities at the site. However, the closure was short-lived, and by January 6th, climbing resumed at one of Indonesi…
The first question any police officer stopping you will ask is about your driver’s license. If it’s international, the issue will likely be resolved, but this is not always the case. It is best to sho…
Whether you are planning a short trip to Bali or a major import or export operation, it is essential to understand the regulations governing what you can and cannot bring into and out of Indonesia. Th…
International level marathons are often held in Bali — usually, they select scenic routes through the jungles. This time, the focus shifted to the beaches: the international run, Kuta Run 2026, will b…
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BIMC: A Network of International-Standard Private Clinics…
BIMC is Indonesia’s first clinic network accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). Here’s an overview of its strengths and weaknesses:
Australian travel insurers are reporting a concerning rise in gastroenteritis claims from tourists returning from Bali. Southern Cross Travel Insurance recorded a staggering 79% increase in January 20…
Talks about banning Airbnb in Bali turned out to be just noise without real consequences. The platforms remain. What’s changing is the way properties can be rented. Now the focus shifts to documentati…
Indonesia’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, OJK), is discussing the idea of making travel insurance mandatory for foreign tourists entering the country.
The Indonesian authorities issued a stern warning to foreigners who try to enter the country under the guise of being investors, but in fact engage in fraud or disrupt public order.
Bali Sidesteps Cyclone, Expect More Showers
The north of Sumatra is flooded: tropical cyclone Senyar coupled with the rainy season has brought record rains, rivers have overflowed, triggering landslides and mudslides.
Dozens of cities and villages, including the Medan metropolitan area, have been affected: houses washed away, roads and bridges destroyed, people reach aid wading through knee-deep muddy water for day…