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…
In Bali, dismissing an employee almost never looks like a simple “we’re no longer working together”. Even if the employer is sure the employee is underperforming or causing problems, the process of te…
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…
Three hantavirus cases have been confirmed in Jakarta. Another six people are under medical observation. The city authorities have issued an alert to all medical facilities in the capital, designated…
On Nusa Penida, work has started on the Sampalan–Toyapakeh road. It is one of the island’s main routes, used by local residents, tourists, and freight vehicles.
The roughly 8-kilometre section links Sampalan with the Toyapakeh port area. It is used to reach tourist spots, hotels, ports, and villages on the western side of the island.
Travelling with a young child isn’t easy, especially if you have a long-haul flight ahead. You need to think through every little detail. Whether you’re going away for a short break or a longer stay…
A 34-year-old tourist from Norway has died near Nusa Lembongan. He was hit by a snorkelling boat while spearfishing with a harpoon in the Tanjung Pakaang area.
The man was in the water with a group. At that moment, a snorkelling boat passed through the same area. After the impact, he sank below the surface. One of the boat’s passengers helped bring him back…
Waste management in Bali is becoming increasingly challenging. The situation is made worse by the halt to transporting organic waste to the Suwung landfill in Denpasar from 1 April 2026.
A dog rabies vaccination campaign has started in Tabanan Regency in Bali. The Regency Agriculture Office plans to vaccinate 10,000 animals during April. Vaccinations are being carried out across the r…
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…