Besakih Temple Entry Fees Set to Increase for Domestic and Foreign Tourists from 1st April 2024
Besakih Temple stands as a renowned tourist spot in Karangasem, Bali. Starting 1st April 2024, entrance fee tickets for both domestic and foreign tourists visiting this attraction will undergo an increase. As stated by I Gusti Lanang Muliarta, Head of the Pura Agung Besakih Area Facilities Management Agency, this decision stems from various studies conducted […]
78 New Auto-gate Systems Launched at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport
On 3rd January 2024, the Directorate General of Immigration officially implemented 78 new autogate systems at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The introduction of this system aims to streamline the immigration process for foreign visitors arriving in Indonesia. “Immigration has deployed 78 new autogate at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airportā€”52 in the arrival terminal, 16 in the […]
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake in Sumedang, West Java: 548 Displaced, 1,382 Houses Damaged
On 1st January 2024, an aftershock measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Sumedang. Previously, on 31st January 2023, at 9:34 PM local time, an earthquake of 4.8 magnitude occurred. “The epicentre is positioned at coordinates 6.82 South Latitude and 107.92 East Longitude, precisely on land, about 4 km north of Sumedang Regency, West Java, at a depth […]
3 Dead in Turangga and Bandung Raya Train Accident in Cicalengka
The start of 2024 was marked by a tragic train accident that occurred in Cicalengka Bandung on 5th January 2024, at 6:03 AM local time. The accident involved the collision between the local Bandung Raya train and the Turangga train en route to Surabaya-Bandung. A video uploaded by @Cuancoin21 via X at 8 AM local […]
The Bali Knife-Wielding Online Taxi Driver Finally Arrested
Another incident of extortion and intimidation targeted at foreign tourists surfaced on 4th January 2024, along Kayu Aya street in Seminyak, Bali, involving unscrupulous taxi drivers. The distressing event came to light when two female tourists captured the incident on video, which subsequently went viral on social media. The taxi driver insisted on a fare […]
Bali Named as One of the World’s Over Tourism Hotspots in 2023
Bali earned the designation of an overtourism hotspots in 2023 due to the visitation of over 5.2 million foreign tourists and a staggering 9.4 million local tourist visits. The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, expressed serious concerns regarding Bali’s status as one of overtourism hotspots. Sandiaga mentioned, “Overtourism worries us because, […]
North Maluku’s Mount Dukono Erupted with 4,000-Meter Ash Plume
On 3rd January 2024, Mount Dukono in North Maluku underwent an eruption, propelling volcanic ash up to 4,000 meters from its summit. The event occurred at 6:52 am local time, as the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported. Located in North Halmahera Regency, Mount Dukono is an active volcano. To ensure safety, […]
Tanah Lot Temple First Renovation in Over 30 Years Scheduled for 2025
In 2025, the Bali government will officially commence restoration work at Tanah Lot Temple, addressing over 30 years of damage from seawater. I Putu Toni Wirawan, the Secretary of the Tanah Lot Tourism Destination, explained that the restoration will proceed gradually, considering the tidal conditions to ensure optimal working conditions for the project workers. As […]
Jakarta’s Thousand Islands to Draw 5,670 Visitors During New Yearā€™s Eve 2024
In 2024 New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Thousand Islands in Jakarta witnessed a rapid surge in visits. Over just one night, 5,670 tourists explored multiple destinations, commencing from Pari Island, Untung Jawa Island, Harapan Island, Kelapa Island, Tidung Island, and Pramuka Island. Adding the extended holiday period from Christmas 2023 to New Year 2024, […]
Romania and Bulgaria Officially Part of Schengen Free Zone in March 2024
According to a statement by Romanian Minister Marcel Ciolacu on 27th December 2023, Romania and Bulgaria will officially join the Schengen free zone in March 2024. This political agreement has been warmly welcomed by citizens of both countries, given that it took more than a decade for them to gain entry into the Schengen area. […]