Yogyakarta is renowned for its enchanting natural beauty and its rich array of museum experiences that delve into the city’s history and culture. The city boasts numerous museums showcasing diverse themes, including history, art, and captivating exhibitions. What’s more, the entrance fees to these museums are highly affordable. For tens of thousands of rupiahs, visitors […]

Yogyakarta, a province in Indonesia renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant tourism scene, offers a plethora of activities for holidaymakers. Yogyakarta promises diverse natural attractions from majestic mountains to serene beaches, lush forests, and iconic palace areas. Exploring the artsy and historically significant corners of Jogja in just one day may seem daunting, […]

During April 2024, Bromo tourism will be temporarily closed for four days, specifically on April 4-5 and April 25-26, for cleaning purposes in the Bromo area. This closure is outlined in Letter Number: PG.3/T.8/BIDTEK/KSA.5.1/B/03/2024, as disclosed in a post on the BB TNBTS Instagram account on 31st March 2024. “This serves as a collective responsibility […]

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognised Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as religious holidays. This recognition was affirmed through an official document following proposals put forth by 30 countries, including Indonesia. The proposal for religious holidays from Indonesia was presented at the 219th session of the UNESCO Executive Board in […]

The Jakarta Transportation Department is offering free disabled-friendly buses as part of the homecoming program for Eid al-Fitr in 2024. A total of 8 buses have been allocated to assist people with disabilities in returning to their hometowns. According to Syafrin Liputo, the Head of the Jakarta Transportation Service, the registration requirements for the free […]

Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas officially announced Pope Francis upcoming visit to Indonesia, scheduled for 3rd September 2024. This announcement was corroborated by Minister of State Secretary Pratikno on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024. Yaqut emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to maintaining tolerance and peace among various religious communities, including indigenous faiths. “We hope that Pope Francis […]

In April 2024, the erosion of Kuta Beach led to a coastline retreat of approximately 25-30 meters compared to the previous year. This erosion has not been limited to Kuta; several other beaches, including Germany, Legian, Kelan, Kedonganan, and Jimbaran, have also experienced significant erosion. The Head of the Bali Penida SDA OP (Operations and […]

Next week, a rare celestial event awaits us – a total solar eclipse coupled with a solar flare on 8th April 2024. The National Center of Atmospheric Research (NCAR) predicts that solar flares will occur during the totality of the eclipse, visible when the moon obscures the sun from Earth’s view, leaving only its edges […]