Biggest Coffee Shop In Southeast Asia: Pahdi Speciality Coffee Opens In Kintamani, Bali
This week, Bali celebrates the launch of the largest coffee shop in Southeast Asia in the island’s coffee capital. Pahdi Speciality Coffee marked its debut this week in Kintamani, Bali’s coffee capital. Southeast Asia’s centre for coffee culture is Bali. The competition to be the finest is fierce in this city, which is home to […]
10 Foreign Volunteers Working Together with NGOs to Clean Beaches in Tabanan, Bali
There was something quite interesting about the Social Service Activities Bhayangkari Peduli led by the Chairperson of the Bali Regional Bhayangkari at Yeh Gangga Beach, Sudimara Village, Tabanan District on Thursday 24th of August 2023 since a few foreign volunteers can be seen working together with the local NGOs to clean the beach. Apart from […]
Jakarta Governor Urges Private Sectors to Implement Work-From-Home Scheme
Heru Budi Hartono, the acting governor of Jakarta, expressed his expectations that the business sector will adopt the work-from-home (WFH) policy during the ASEAN Summit, which will take place from the 5 to 7th of September 2023. Heru Budi claimed that WFH and distant learning are essential for the occasion. “Because the road in 29 […]
Indonesia Ministry Reveals 4 Suspects of Waste Burning that Causes Air Pollution in Jakarta
The Law Enforcement Investigation Team of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry named four suspects in the case of illegal electronic waste burning, which is suspected to be one of the main causes of environmental damage and air pollution in Tangerang, Banten. “The four suspects are MA (39), HI (48), S (50), and MK (40). […]
A Video of Foreigners Competing at Panjat Pinang Went Viral on Social Media
Recently, a video went viral on social media; in the video, several foreign nationals who are visiting Bukit Lawang, Bahorok District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province seem to be enjoying the celebration of the 78th Indonesian Independence Day and decided to take part in the panjat pinang competition. In the video uploaded by the wijayaguesthouse […]
Ngurah Rai Airport’s Auto Gate will be Ready to Use by the End of Year For Easier Immigration Access
Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Anggiat Napitupulu, said the Immigration’s auto gate at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport is targeted to be completed and ready to be installed in December 2023. Sixty autogate units will be operated at the largest airport in Bali by the end […]
Australian Tourist Questioned His Curiousity on Social Media Over Canang Sari
An Australian tourist who is fascinated and confused has posted a question on social media asking why he continues seeing so many little baskets left on the ground in Bali. Frequent travellers gave him a stern warning not to step on them. The baskets, or Canang Sari as they are known locally, are offered alongside […]
The Air Quality in Ubud is Said to Match the Level of Air Pollution in Jakarta
Ubud, Gianyar, and Bali recently occupied the fifth position with the worst air condition, according to the IQAir.com website, recorded on Wednesday, the 16th of August, 2023. Ubud’s air quality was at 155 US air quality index (AQI) at 9:00 a.m. WITA. Meanwhile, Denpasar is still in the green zone, with air quality in the […]
Get Your Dream Property: Expats Guide to Obtain Loan Mortgages in Indonesia
Indonesia’s beautiful landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and low cost of living make it an appealing destination for expats looking to relocate. With the availability of mortgages for foreigners, purchasing your dream home in Indonesia is no longer a pipe dream. An expat guide to living in Indonesia, especially in obtaining mortgages in Indonesia, is needed […]
Governor Koster Confirms Plans to Build a New Tourism Cultural Centre In East Bali
Last Monday, 14th of August 2023, Bali’s Governor I Wayan Koster announced that Klungkung Regency will get a brand-new cultural centre. The Bali Cultural Centre facility will be constructed at a location of the former Gunaksa Quarry and financed by a federal government loan granted as part of the National Economic Recovery Programme. Bali is […]