Indonesia Drowning Land: The Sinking City Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, has a population of 10 million people yet is one of the world’s fastest-sinking cities. Experts predict that if this continues, certain megacity areas may be completely flooded by 2050. Jakarta has 13 rivers running through it, the Java Sea lapping against it, and it is situated on marshy soil. Therefore, it […]
Biggest Yoga Festival is Back: Bali Spirit Festival 2023
Yogis from across the island and beyond will be overjoyed to learn that the 14th Bali Spirit Festival will take place this May. The festival will take place in Ubud over four days and five nights, as always, and will include workshops, music and dance performances, food, and a market! Bali Spirit Festival, which started […]
Coldplay Concert in Jakarta 2023: Rumors and Details
The rumours that Coldplay will perform in Jakarta are spreading like wildfire. It’s conceivable, according to many people. This has increased public interest in whether Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, and creative director Phil Harvey will make their first trips to Jakarta. After Fotokonser shared a picture on Instagram Stories, the debate […]
Beaches in Bali Overrun with Trash Tsunami
Bali’s trash problem has been a recurring issue for the past decade. The worst case could be found on Kuta and Legian beaches. The once gorgeous beaches are now swamped in plastic trash. Tonnes of local and international communities are trying their best to clean up the beaches and restore them to pristine condition.Ā However, […]
Bali Ranked as the Leading Destination for Retirees in Asia
For years, youthful tourists and free-spirited hippies have been drawn to Bali. Today, however, the Island of Gods offers many tourism experiences, catering to everyone from newlyweds to young families to retirees. Bali truly is a little heaven on earth.Ā Bali is recognised as Asia’s fourth-best retirement location in research by the travel consulting company […]
Bali Introduces Guidebook For Unruly Tourists
Gorgeous and affordable, Bali sits at the top of the list as a holiday destination for tonnes of tourists worldwide. However, the unruly behaviour of international tourists is getting out ofĀ hand for the Island of Gods to handle. The government is trying its best to discipline these tourists, but an endless effort needs to […]
Bella Fidler: An Australian Who Dies From Virus After Returning From Bali Girls’ Trip
A 23-year-old woman from Gold Coast, Australia, Bella Fidler, died from meningitis after having a girlās trip to Bali. Bella Fidler informed her parents she didn’t “feel right” after returning from a vacation in Bali, where she celebrated obtaining her law degree before passing away unexpectedly from a preventable illness.Ā Last December, the 23-year-old was […]
Ukrainian Man Deported Over Working as Spa Therapist Without Permit
The immigration authorities in Bali deported a 29-year-old Ukrainian man who goes by the initials VB after they found out he was a masseuse. The Ukrainian reportedly possessed a “foreign investment visa” which forbade him from generating any actual income in Bali.Ā During a press conference held on Monday, the 17th of April 2023, Sugito, […]
Indonesia Foresees Consecutive Trade Balance Surpluses Since May 2020
According to Bank Indonesia (BI), Indonesia’s trade balance has been in surplus since May 2020. The trade balance surplus in March 2023 was USD 2.91 billion, or around IDR 43.2 trillion, according to BPS (Central Bureau of Indonesia Statistics) Statistics Indonesia (BPS) and BI Director of Communications Erwin Haryono. However, the surplus was less than […]
Female Surfers in Bali Celebrate Kartiniās Day by Surfing in Kebaya
Numerous Bali-based female surfers were seen wearing kebaya On Sunday, the 16th of April, 2023, early in the morning. including expats and locals, participating in a surfing event at Kuta Beach. This event was created as a memorial to Raden Ajeng Kartini, an Indonesian woman who fought for gender equality throughout Indonesian history, before commemorating […]