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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.

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…

Who’s more charismatic than Bali’s motorbike taxi drivers? It’s no surprise that videos featuring them often rack up the most views. Many people try to use that to grow their social media, but sometim…

Environmentalists and surfers who opposed the construction of the retaining wall at Uluwatu are actively discussing a video that has gone viral on social media. The footage was filmed beneath the clif…

There have been plenty of viral videos from Bali lately, but this one is definitely a contender for the most beautiful. However, despite the aesthetics, another scandal is flaring up around it.

Another attempt to chase hype by disrespecting local traditions has landed a foreign tourist in a cell at Bali’s remand centre.

Swiss citizen Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, known online as @luzzysun, has officially been named a suspect in a case involving insulting religion and inciting hatred.

This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…

One of the landmarks of Nuanu Creative City, the famous Tri Hita Karana Tower, situated on a cliff edge, raised concerns among local authorities. During an inspection conducted by the Tim Pansus DPRD…

A foreigner caused chaos in Kerobokan, breaking into a local resident’s home, smashing a glass window of a nearby shop, and even attempting to steal a parked motorcycle.