Video Shows Foreigner Running on Majestic BromoāDiscover Other Thrilling Activities!
Many natural tourist attractions in Indonesia are interesting to visit and captivate foreign tourists, including Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Here, tourists can breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. A viral video shows the splendour of Mount Bromo like no other. In the video, a foreign tourist is seen running […]
Gregoria Triumphs at Paris 2024: Indonesia Secures First Olympic Medal with Bronze in Badminton
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung contributed the first medal for Indonesia at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Gregoria’s medal is also the only Indonesian medal (so far) at this Olympics. This result also ended the 16-year medal drought from the last women’s singles number obtained by Maria Kristin. Indonesia’s women’s singles have contributed five medals to Olympic history: […]
Concert Tickets to be Excise Taxed? Potential Effect on Foreign Tourist Visitation
Recently, the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) of the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia announced that additional types of goods will be subject to excise tax in accordance with statutory provisions. Entertainment show tickets, such as music concert tickets, are rumoured to be included in the list. Responding to this, the Minister of […]
The Waterbomb Festival Will Take Place in Jakarta instead of Bali
Get ready, Jakarta is now the host city for the Waterbomb Festival, a change from the previously planned Bali location. The highly anticipated Waterbomb Festival is finally making its way to Jakarta. This unique festival, known for its combination of concerts and water play, was initially set to take place in Bali. At the beginning […]
Indonesian President-Elect Prabowo Meets with Putin: Supports Direct Flights and Consular Office in Bali
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto to Moscow on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Putin said Russia and Indonesia have had long and friendly relationships for decades. According to Putin, Prabowo is an old friend of Russia. Putin also said this year is the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the two […]
Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2024: Experience the Sounds of Bali
Ubud, Bali – The enchanting island of Bali is set to once again become a melting pot of culture and music as the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) returns for its 11th edition. This year’s festival, held on August 2nd and 3rd at the stunning Sthala Ubud, promises to be an unforgettable experience for jazz […]
Dengue Prevention: Tourists in Bali Opt for Mosquito Spray as an Unconventional Perfume
Bali had the highest number of dengue fever cases in early 2024, which has caused concern among foreign tourists who are holidaying there. Foreign tourists in Bali have discovered a powerful tool in the fight against dengue-mosquito repellent spray. They have found that the scent of the spray, far from being unpleasant, is actually quite […]
Brian McKnight’s Upcoming Indonesia Concert Features Maliq & D’Essentials as Opening Act
Singer Brian McKnight will hold a concert in Jakarta on September 20, 2024. Promoter Otello Asia presents the concert of the American singer with the title “An Evening with Brian McKnight.”Ā This is excellent news for fans of the man who is famous for singing the songs One Last Cry and Back at One. The […]
A Year in Bali: Video Shows A Foreigner Embracing Local Eating Habits
With so many cuisines from different parts of the world, how these dishes are eaten or eating habits will likely be very different. For Indonesians, it’s customary to eat certain foods only with your hands. However, this method is less familiar to foreigners. But living longer in Indonesia can make foreigners more familiar with eating […]
Jokowi Passes New Health Regulation: Banning Retail Sales of Single Cigarettes
There is a new chapter in cigarette sales in Indonesia. President Joko Widodo signed Government Regulation Number 28 of 2024 relating to implementing Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. One of the prominent points in the health regulation is the prohibition of retail cigarette sales. This is stated in article 434, paragraph 1 point […]