Tree Collapse in Bali’s Monkey Forest Injures Several Tourists
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds during this week have caused disastrous events in various regions in Bali, one of which is falling trees. Most recently, a fallen tree occurred in the Monkey Forest Tourism Object area, Padangtegal Village, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. From the Instagram account @canggubalinews it appears that […]
37 Airports in Indonesia to Operate 24 Hours a Day During Christmas and New Year Holidays
Welcoming the Christmas and New Year holidays, Indonesian flight activities are indeed dense because many people use air transportation to travel. Moreover, the government’s promise to reduce tickets by 10% ahead of this holiday has also increased public interest. Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir confirmed that, per President Prabowo Subianto’s instructions, they implemented […]
Rising Prostitution Cases in Bali: Immigration Claims to Be Overwhelmed
Several foreign tourists and expats were involved in prostitution cases in Bali throughout 2024. Starting from opening spa services and becoming commercial sex workers. They become commercial sex workers and offer services with an open booking system online. Many of the cases were initiated by foreigners who initially vacationed in Bali but overstayed their visas […]
Denpasar is the Only Indonesian City on the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2024
Euromonitor International released its Top 100 City Destinations 2024 list. Paris, France, came out on top. The City of Love is again the dominant city destination in 2024, mainly due to tourist visits triggered by various sporting events organised throughout the year, including the Summer Olympics. The capital of Bali province came in at 94th, […]
Indonesian Women’s National Team Wins AFF 2024 Cup After Beating Cambodia
The Indonesian women’s national team made history with a 3-1 victory over Cambodia in the final match of the women’s AFF 2024 Cup. This victory was a historic moment for the Garuda Pertiwi Team, who lifted their first trophy at this prestigious event. Reva Octaviani scored the goals for the Indonesian women’s national team in […]
Balinese Hindus in the Netherlands Celebrate the Inauguration of the First Temple in the Country
A historic moment was created, and the Balinese Hindu community in the Netherlands rejoiced. The Indonesian Embassy in The Hague inaugurated the first temple for Hindus in the Netherlands in Taman Indonesia, Kallenkote city, on Saturday, November 30, 2024. According to a written statement from the Indonesian Embassy in The Hague received by Indonesia national […]
Indonesia Culture: Reog Ponorogo Is Recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Reog Ponorogo, a traditional Indonesian performing art from East Java, is now officially recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection. This proud announcement was made by UNESCO through its social media accounts. The Indonesian Ambassador/Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Mohamad Oemar, who served as the Chairperson of the Indonesian Delegation […]
BMKG: Jayawijaya’s ‘Everlasting’ Snow to Disappear in Coming Years
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) delivered bad news for Indonesia as the “eternal snow” in the Jayawijaya Mountains, Central Papua, will soon be extinct in the coming years. This is known after BMKG conducted glacier monitoring at Sudirman Peak, Jayawijaya Mountains, Papua, from November 11 to 15, 2024. BMKG Climatology Instrument Standardization Division […]
South Korea’s President Announces Martial Law, Here’s What It Means for Indonesians in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, 2024. He said the country’s opposition controls parliament, sympathizes with North Korea and wants to paralyze the government with anti-state activities. It is unclear how these measures will affect the country’s government and democracy, but South Koreans have already organized mass demonstrations. South […]
ATM Fraud: How Foreigners Protect Themselves and You Can Too
Indonesia has thousands of islands to explore on vacation. Behind the charm of Indonesia, there are many dangers that haunt it, starting from natural disasters to air pollution and also crime. But fraud is also a big problem. ATM fraud is something to avoid for tourists or expats in Bali. Skimming crimes are common in […]