Officials Condemn Tourist Scandal on Sumba Island
Developing tourism beyond Bali is not an easy task. The Indonesian authorities have already faced their first challenge: a viral video about extortion on Sumba has sparked a public outcry.
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The authorities in Bali have decided to address the tourist mafia issue at Sekumpul Waterfall
The largest waterfall in Bali, and simultaneously the most expensive to visit, has become the center of a scandal. Police and the head of the tourism service in Buleleng (the district in North Bali wh…
Scandal Over PARQ Ubud Closure Continues
The controversy surrounding the closure of PARQ Ubud, also known as the “Russian Village,” continues to unfold. Bali Police Chief, General Inspector Daniel Adityajaya, has announced the launch of an o…
Hidden cameras in Bali beach clubs' restrooms: Photos and videos of thousands of men leaked online
A loud scandal has erupted around two very popular tourist spots in Bali. It turns out that an unknown person was secretly filming visitors in the restrooms of Finn's and Old Man's beach clubs, captur…
Half-naked foreigners on motorcycles upset residents of Bali. Identities of the offenders have been identified
Another loud scandal erupted regarding tourists on rented motorcycles. A video, presumably shot by a local driver on Sunset Road in the Kuta area, went viral on social media. The footage shows a group…
Extortion scandal erupts at Bali airport
Five immigration control officers at Bali airport have been accused of extorting money from tourists using the expedited entry queue. The head of the immigration service, Ngurah Rai Sukhendra, apologi…
iPhone Vanishes on Garuda Flight, Crew Suspended from Duty
A routine Garuda Indonesia flight from Jakarta to Melbourne on June 6 turned into a mystery with an unexpected twist. During the flight, a passenger noticed the disappearance of an iPhone and reported…
“5,000 Rupiah for Bike Parking?” — Controversy Erupts in Denpasar
A photo of a parking ticket for 5 thousand rupees went viral on Balinese social media. Guests were charged 2.5 times the officially set 2000 rupees fee by the parking attendants in front of In-laws Co…
The Power of Instagram in Action: Controversial Jimbaran Cliff Hotel Faces Inspections
A few images of yet another luxury hotel construction site on the cliffs of Jimbaran have once again sparked unplanned serious inspections and public outrage in Bali. Social media users were alarmed b…
Tourists in Bali Continue to Behave Extravagantly
Tourists in Bali continue to display rather extravagant behavior. Just recently, a naked passenger was spotted riding on a motorbike, and now, a video has gone viral showing a foreign female tourist s…
