Ran Out of Money: American Tourist Sleeps for Four Days at Starbucks Petitenget, Bali
An American tourist named James Christopher was left homeless in the Petitenget area of Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Badung, Bali. The man, reportedly out of provisions, resorted to begging and stayed for four days at a Starbucks in the area. James even used the café as a temporary place to sleep during this time. His […]
Sumba Named Asia’s Best Destination for 2025 by Time Out
Indonesia always offers amazing places to visit, and now Sumba has been named one of the best destinations in Asia for 2025 by Time Out. This year, Time Out focused on destinations in Asia that are not yet overcrowded. The list highlights eight countries and includes places that were previously difficult to access or overlooked, […]
Authorities Investigate Bali New Year’s Party of Drugs and Debauchery
The Bali National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) dismantled a sex and drug party held by dozens of foreign tourist. The Bali New Year party was originally under the guise of Christmas and New Year celebrations. On Saturday, December 21, 2024, members of the Bali Provincial BNNP (BNNP) raided dozens of foreigners in a Canggu villa in […]
Bali’s Trash Problem: Jimbaran Beach Buried in Waste
Bali’s Trash-At the end of each year, the sad reality of Bali’s beaches becomes increasingly apparent. The once-pristine shores of the Island of the Gods, including those in Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Tuban, Kedonganan, and Jimbaran, are transformed into regular gathering places for marine debris. Gary Bencheghib, the Co-founder of Sungai Watch, an environmental organisation dedicated […]
Mount Rinjani Climbing to Be Temporarily Closed: 1 January – 2 April 2025
Mount Rinjani National Park officially announced the temporary closure of all climbing tourist destinations in the Mount Rinjani area. This closure will last for three months, starting from January 1 to April 2, 2025. “Officially closed to the public starting from January 1, 2025, to April 2, 2025,” explained the Head of the Gunung Rinjani […]
The K-Pop Festival Waterbomb Bali Is Set to Delight Fans in June 2025
This June, Waterbomb Bali 2025, organized by WAAO (We All Are One) Entertainment, will captivate audiences. Following the resounding success of nine WAAO concerts across Korea and Jakarta, this tenth edition promises to deliver a spectacular celebration in the stunning setting of Bali. Combining the electrifying world of K-Pop with a lively water festival, the […]
Government: QRIS and E-Toll Transactions Not Subject to 12% VAT
Will QRIS transactions be subject to 12% VAT? This question has sparked significant discussion following the government’s plans to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2025. There has been speculation that transactions using the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) might also be subjected to the 12% VAT. This proposal has drawn complaints from many, […]
Vietnam’s Taxi Xanh SM is Planning to Launch Electric Taxis in Bali After Jakarta
Vietnamese-owned, electric-based online taxi service Xanh SM officially hit the road in Jakarta, starting Wednesday, 18th December 2024. The company plans to expand into Bali after assessing the response in Jakarta. Thanh Nguyen, Global CEO of Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company, explained that one of the reasons for choosing Indonesia as an expansion […]
Jabodebek LRT Introduces Women’s-Only Carriages Available on Weekdays
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI officially operates women-only cars on the Jabodebek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi) LRT series starting today, Monday 23 December 2024. KAI took this step to further improve the comfort and safety of female public transportation users. Executive Vice President of LRT Jabodebek, Mochamad Purnomosidi, said the decision to implement […]
Bali Floods During the Christmas and New Year Holiday Season: Safe Driving Tips
The extreme weather that has hit in recent days has not deterred tourists from going on holiday to the Island of the Gods, Bali. Even last weekend, December 21 and 22, heavy rains flooded several areas in Bali. Heavy rainfall flooded a number of highways and houses in Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, on Sunday, […]