Bali Airports Expect Holiday Travel Spike
Denpasar authorities have warned of an increase in passenger numbers ahead of Lebaran 2026. Lebaran is the Indonesian name for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. During this period, many Ind…
Travel + Leisure: Bali in Top 3 Islands
Travel + Leisure magazine published the results of the World’s Best Awards 2025. In the 'Best Islands in the World' category, the Greek island of Paros took the first place (96.50 points), followed by…
Bali Increases Zika Checks After US Travel Warning
There are no confirmed cases of the Zika virus in Bali: none have turned up in the island's hospitals or in reports from district health offices. At the same time, the island is expanding laborat…
Where to Travel for a Bali Visa Run: Part 2
A visa run doesn’t always have to mean taking the shortest possible flight out of Indonesia and returning to Bali the next day. If you have a little more time, the Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and…
Where to Travel for a Bali Visa Run: Part 1
If you stay in Bali long enough, there is a good chance that at some point you will need to leave Indonesia before starting a new period of stay. That short trip abroad is commonly known as a visa run
Travel Light: Lion Air Group Unveils New Baggage Policy
Starting December 1, 2024, Lion Air Group (Lion Air, Batik Air, Super Air Jet, and Wings Air), Indonesia’s largest private airline, will implement new baggage rules.
These changes apply to both carry-on and checked luggage, aiming to simplify the handling and transportation of items.
Bali’s Busiest Day for Air Travel Announced
Ngurah Rai International Airport expects a record summer flux. From June 23 to July 14, over 1.6 million passengers will pass through its terminals on 9,884 flights. The busiest day will be July 6.
Hong Kong Essentials: What to See & Explore
A visa run or a long layover in Hong Kong is a great opportunity for a change of scenery, a visa renewal and a taste of a completely different pace of life.
Indonesia May Double Visa on Arrival Price to Rp1 Million
Indonesia’s Visa on Arrival may double in price: 1 000 000 rupiah if obtained at the airport, and 750 000 if arranged in advance online. Both options currently cost 500 000. Hendarsam Marantoko, head…
Nusa Penida Gets a Single 112 Emergency Number
Klungkung Regency has launched a single emergency number — 112. Calls are free, and the number can be used to report a fire, accident, crime, natural disaster, or someone in urgent need of medical hel…
