Bali’s idyllic weather and lush landscapes create a paradise for Instagram-worthy photos and a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife, including animals, insects, and reptiles. However, it’s important…
I am terrified of snakes, even non-venomous ones. Are there snakes in Bali? Where is the highest chance of encountering them (i.e. where should I avoid)? Where should I go for medical attention after…
The breeding season for king cobras in Bali seems to be starting earlier and earlier. Fresh footage from the Reptil Asih Tabanan team, who catch a couple of snakes every year, is already racking up vi…
Over three days, this route reveals the most fascinating sides of Flores: trekking through the jungle to the mountain village of Wae Rebo, the archaeological mysteries of Liang Bua, the unusual Lingko…
Police in northern Bali have foiled an attempt to illegally trade green sea turtles. Twenty-one animals were found near Pegametan Beach in Buleleng. All the turtles were alive.
In the village of Bayung Gede in Kintamani, there’s a place that’s barely mentioned in tourist guides. Random travellers rarely end up here. Now and then, it’s visited only by those who already know B…
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…
Snorkelling alongside the largest fish on the planet—whale sharks up to ten metres long—is one of those experiences that’s hard to compare to anything else. Saleh Bay on Sumbawa Island is considered o…
Health screening for passengers has been tightened at Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. This continues the measures previously introduced at Soekarno–Hatta Airport in Jakarta after reports of hantavirus in…
Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport has tightened health screening for passengers arriving in Indonesia from abroad. The move follows hantavirus cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius.
