Australian Tourists Unexpectedly Sail into Yogyakarta Beach on Their Way to the Airport
Two Australian tourists were allegedly stranded when they suddenly pulled over with a sailboat on Glagah Beach, Yogyakarta. Apparently, the two female tourists travelled to Yogyakarta Beach because they wanted to fly to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA). “I just want to go to the airport,” one of the tourists told Detiknews on Friday, September 20, […]
Mark Your Calendar! Tickets for Boyz II Men Concert in Indonesia with Kahitna Go on Sale September 24
Good news for R&B music fans in Indonesia. Boyz II Men, the legendary American group, will hold another concert in Jakarta. The band plans to hold a concert on May 21, 2025, at Istora Senayan, Jakarta. This concert will also be more special because Kahitna, a famous pop band in the country, will be a […]
Bali International Airshow: Flying Taxis Expected in Bali by 2028
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, opened the Bali International Airshow 2024. This is the first event in Indonesia, having been held for nearly 30 years in various countries. This event elevates Indonesia’s aerospace and defence sector to a higher level. The air show is a testament to Indonesia’s growing […]
BNN Bali Narcotics Case: Two Indonesians and Two Thais Linked to Drug Case
Bali’s National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) uncovered a Thai-Bali international drug network. The drug was contained in food supplements. In this narcotics syndicate case, the authorities named 4 suspects. Two people are Indonesian citizens, and two other citizens are Thai citizens. The disclosure began when joint officers arrested a woman with the initials WW and a […]
iShowSpeed in Indonesia: Eating Rendang and Wearing the Indonesian National Team Jersey
Youtuber Darren Jason Watkins, or iShowSpeed, is visiting Indonesia as part of his Asia tour. iShowSpeed is one of the most famous YouTubers in the world, with over 30 million subscribers. Recently, he surprised many by announcing that Indonesia was one of the destinations on his Asia tour. Upon his arrival in Indonesia on Wednesday, […]
5 Indonesian Companies Featured on TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2024 List
TIME Magazine released its list of the World’s Best Companies in 2024. To make this list, TIME Magazine collaborated with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. This list includes five companies from Indonesia. The five companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) are PT Astra International Tbk (ASII), […]
5.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Bandung Disrupts Whoosh High-Speed Train Schedule
This morning, a 5.0-magnitude earthquake shook the Bandung area on Wednesday, September 18. As a result, several trips via the Whoosh Fast Train were delayed. BMKG reported the earthquake occurred at 9:41 WIB and noted that the epicentre was located about 24 kilometres southeast of Bandung Regency and 21 kilometres southwest of Garut Regency. PT […]
Love in Indonesia: A Foreigner’s Experience of Indonesian Food Culture
Indonesian food culture is unique but also remarkably inclusive and warm. Indonesians have a beautiful tradition of inviting neighbours, relatives, and even new acquaintances to join them in a shared meal, creating a sense of belonging and acceptance. A foreigner named Soulaymane Abdul Qudus Oriyomi feels the warmth of this tradition of eating together. Through […]
Russian Airline Aeroflot Begins Direct Moscow-Bali Flights
Russian airline Aeroflot will open direct flights from Moscow (SVO) to Denpasar, Bali (DPS), starting September 17. Flights will take place twice a week. As reported by Tempo.com, the Russian airline will provide direct Russia-Bali flight routes from September to October this year. This is the first time since international borders reopened after the COVID-19 […]
Video Show: Foreigner Debunks Tourist Exaggerations About Bali
Before you pack your bags and head to Bali, you might have heard some tall tales about the island. One of the most common is the myth that as soon as you step off the plane, you’ll be bombarded by pushy taxi drivers. But one viral TikTok video uploaded by @theforeignsun debunks that notion. In […]