Nusa Penida Experiencing Clean Water Crisis
Nusa Penida, an island in Bali, is experiencing a clean water shortage. The island is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in the region and is situated just off Bali’s southern coast.Ā Local officials have promised to upgrade Nusa Penida’s infrastructure, including water management, but the authorities are requesting assistance from the provincial government. […]
Another Australian Tourist Denied Entry to Bali Due to Minor Passport Damage
An outraged Australian tourist alleges Jetstar spoiled her Bali vacation by preventing her from boarding a flight due to a tiny passport damage. The woman said that because of a small torn on the photo page, staff members would not let her check in due to a passport damage for her trip to Bali on […]
Indonesia Government Officially Lifts Mandatory Vaccination Requirements for Travellers
The Indonesian government has officially repealed all COVID-19 travel regulations, including the mandatory vaccination dose for international and domestic travellers. The great majority of COVID-19 limitations have been gradually lifted since international borders opened in February 2022. The last phase is eliminating the Covid-19 vaccination requirement for foreign travellers. Following the removal of COVID-19’s emergency […]
Indonesia Implements New Regulation Scheme for Visa Onshore Application and Visa Exemptions
Overview of the visa application process in Indonesia The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in various aspects of life, including travel and immigration procedures. Since 2021, Indonesian Immigration has issued several additional regulations regarding visas and residence permits for foreigners willing to enter the country. An online visa application scheme was released to […]
Connecting Professionals in Paradise: How to Do Professional Networking in Bali
Bali is more than a beautiful island paradise. It’s quickly becoming a destination for professionals looking to advance their careers and expand their business networks. Business networking and expat networking events in Bali are becoming more common, providing exciting opportunities for those looking to connect and create new opportunities. If you’re a business owner or […]
A Korean Food Vlogger Confuses ‘Kobokan’ Water as A Soup During Nasi Uduk Review
Anybody with even a passing familiarity with Indonesian cuisine should be aware that kobokan water is meant for dipping your hands into and not for slurping it like a soup. Hoontamin, a Korean food vlogger, undoubtedly did not know any better, which resulted in a hilarious culinary accident when he recently visited Jakarta. He slurped […]
Pakistani Arrested Over Hypnosis Scam in Jakarta
Moslem bin Mohram Husein, a foreigner from Pakistan, was detained by the Central Jakarta Metro Police for carrying out a hypnosis scheme. The 35-year-old Pakistani is suspected of hypnotising the owner of a tiny store in Central Jakarta’s Sawah Besar neighbourhood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Merekam Jakarta Lewat […]
American Man Angkot Stunt in Bali Ended Being Fined by The Police
Jared Brendan Mell (35), an American man, was given a traffic ticket in a bizarre situation on Monday, the 12th of June 2023, in Denpasar after being seen driving a public minivan (known locally as an angkot) which was posted on social media.Ā Jared broke traffic laws, notably by not having the Class A driver’s […]
Indonesia Revokes Mask Mandatory on Public Transportation
As Indonesia draws closer to treating COVID-19 as an endemic, the Jakarta Transportation Agency Chief on Friday, the 9th of June, abolished the mask mandatory on public transportation, with city-owned public transit companies adopting the relaxation of restrictions immediately. In a memorandum dated the 9th of June, Agency Chief Syafrin Liputo stated, “[Commuters] are permitted […]
Singaporean Student Suffers Fracture Memory Loss After ATV Incident in Bali
A Singaporean student who travelled to Bali suffered memory loss, and a shattered left cheekbone after riding the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collided with a coconut tree in Ubud. The 23-year-old Cheng Yu Heng cannot recall the events that led up to the crash on the 3rd of June, 2023, last Saturday. On Sunday, the 4th […]