Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced major discounts on air tickets, rail and sea transport, as well as toll road usage. The program began on June 5 and will run until the end of July 2025.
Bali’s tourist transport drivers have united and taken decisive action. They are demanding that the provincial government fulfill six key demands within six months. A protest under the slogan “Tourism…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
Recent tests of Hyundai’s large passenger drone, named Sky Taxi, took place at Pranoto Airport in Indonesian Kalimantan.
Previously, we reported on plans to establish an air taxi network using unmanned drones in Bali, and in addition to the helicopters already flying over the island, seaplanes might soon join the fleet.
Good news for anyone planning to climb Mount Rinjani but not keen to pay extra for a private transfer or ride to Lombok by motorbike.
From 10 April 2026, government-run tourist buses (KSPN) were officially launched on Lombok, linking the airport and main terminals with the “gateway” to Rinjani — the village of Sembalun.
Whenever you plan to travel from Bali to Java on your own, check the calendar. Public holidays or long weekends almost always lead to kilometres-long tailbacks at the ferry crossing. After the severe…
In Indonesia, economy-class domestic airfares may rise by 9–13%. The authorities attribute this decision to higher aviation fuel costs amid tensions in the Middle East. At the same time, the governmen…
Stories about animal smuggling in Bali seem to be never-ending. For example, late last year, police caught smugglers attempting to steal turtles. This time, offenders tried to bring 7,355 birds onto t…
For almost everyone, the first moments in Bali feel strangely similar. You step off the plane and instantly get hit by a wall of heat and humidity so thick it feels like walking fully clothed into a s…
Badung authorities are preparing a major redevelopment of Kuta. The area is set to become more pedestrian-friendly: pavements will be widened, some of the chaotic on-street parking removed, utility ca…
