August 2026 promises to be an exciting month for astronomy enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys watching the night sky. From one of the year’s most impressive meteor showers to the highly anticipated 2026 solar eclipse, the month offers several opportunities to experience remarkable celestial events. A total eclipse occurs when the Sun is fully covered […]

Looking for the best expat event August has to offer? This month, Social Expat presents an exciting line-up of social gatherings and business networking experiences designed for internationals, professionals, entrepreneurs, and locals who enjoy meeting new people. Whether you’re new to Jakarta, visiting Indonesia, or already part of the thriving expat community, these events provide […]

Indonesia has officially launched the Indonesian International Latin Festival & Asia-Pacific Salsa Summit 2026, marking the country’s first international Latin dance festival and competition to host the official Asia-Pacific Summit International Competition. Held from 30 July to 3 August 2026 at the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, the five-day event is organised by Zigzag Indonesia and […]

A dramatic traffic accident in Sukabumi Regency has gone viral after a video captured the moment a motorcyclist narrowly escaped being crushed by an out-of-control truck. The incident occurred at the Babakan U-turn on the Southern Ring Road in Cisaat District, Sukabumi Regency, at around 3 pm WIB on Wednesday (22 July). Footage circulating on […]

Thousands of kites filled the skies above Mertasari Beach in Sanur during the Rare Angon Kite Festival 2026, bringing together traditional Balinese kite enthusiasts and international participants from 23 countries in one of Bali’s largest annual cultural celebrations. Held from 23 to 26 July 2026, the four-day festival featured more than 1,000 traditional Balinese kites […]

Celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day — Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day on August 17th. In fact, it was not until 1945 that Indonesia gained independence from the Dutch colony for over 350 years. Every year, there are a lot of activities Indonesians do to commemorate their independence. In this article, we’ll discuss the brief history of […]

State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has recorded a notable increase in the number of foreign nationals travelling by train through various stations within the Semarang Operational Area (Daop 4) during the first semester of 2026. The figure represents a 9.38 per cent jump compared with the corresponding period in 2025. The upward […]

If you’re searching for the best Netflix movies to watch this year, 2026 has plenty to offer. Netflix continues to expand its catalogue with original productions, highly anticipated adaptations, long-awaited sequels, and films featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood and international cinema. If you enjoy an emotional romantic comedy, thrilling sequences, an animated […]

The 2026 World Cup Final has officially come to an end after more than a month of football action across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament marked a historic milestone as it became the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 national teams, introducing a new format that brought more matches and opportunities […]

A humpback whale found stranded on Perancak Beach in Jembrana Regency, Bali, has died despite repeated rescue efforts by local residents, authorities, and marine conservation officers. The protected marine mammal was first discovered stranded on the shoreline of Perancak Village on Tuesday (14 July). Local residents immediately joined forces to push the whale back into […]