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…
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…
A new branch of the Hermina Badung hospital, part of the large Rumah Sakit Hermina clinic network, has opened in Badung. The new hospital focuses on the IGD — the 24/7 emergency department. The south…
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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:
In Bali, 115 hotels have received emergency preparedness certificates.
This document is issued to hotels that pass an inspection against 31 criteria, ranging from evacuation routes and security systems to procedures for guests in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, fire…
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…
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…