To the east of Bali on the island of Flores sits Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki. Located about 768 kilometers away, this active volcano has kept locals and geologists on alert with multiple eruptions over the last ten years. Following a major escalation that began late last year, the volcano has continued to experience frequent explosive activity into June 2026. The volcano, which is 768 km from...

Australian travel industry urges government to update advice around travel to Middle East Bali is already high on the holiday hit-list for many Australians. But it could become even more popular if a new push to restore visa-free travel gets through. Currently, Australians need to complete a Visa on Arrival – either at the airport, or in advance online – that lasts for 30 days and costs IDR...

The weak currency makes it a bargain for Malaysians seeking cheap holidays, with destinations like Bali in demand Indonesia has always been a favourite travel destination for Malaysians and visitor numbers are expected to increase with the neighbouring country’s currency hitting a record low. Melaka Tourism Association president Madelina Quah said the low rupiah presents an advantage...

Tourists walk near a lake on May 15 during a visit to Ulun Danu Beratan in Tabanan, Bali. The Ulun Danu Beratan management recorded that during the Ascension Day holiday period, visitor numbers reached about 2,200 per day, an increase from the usual daily average of 600 to 800 visitors. - Photo: Antara JAKARTA: Foreign investors are pouring money into Bali property on promises of double-digit returns...

Bali is one of the most creative islands in the world, and it’s just one of the many reasons we love it here. It seems that Bali’s creativity knows no bounds, and this is not a new phenomenon. For centuries, Bali has been home to artisans and craftspeople who have literally woven the fabric of the culture we all know and love today. Yet as the world changes rapidly, all that is under...

Bali has long been a favourite holiday destination for travellers from around the world, and it seems K-pop idols are no exception. Between packed schedules, international tours and constant public appearances, many South Korean stars choose the Island of the Gods as a place to slow down, recharge and enjoy a bit of privacy. Kwon Eun Bi The latest celebrity to share her Bali getaway is singer Kwon...

If you were to ask local residents in Bali’s Ubud what they would like to see changed about their home, the first would be the traffic, and the second would be the state of the sidewalks. If you were to ask tourists, they would say the same thing. We know, we’ve asked on multiple occasions. It looks like all our requests are about to be answered, as the Bali Provincial Government has confirmed...

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The high season for vacations in Bali is here, but has anyone else noticed it hasn’t been super warm this past week? Locals in several areas of Bali have experienced cooler-than-usual temperatures over the past few days, and the team at the Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has spoken to reporters about why this is happening.  Not only is it the high season for vacations...

Passengers exit the departure terminal at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Antara Photo/Putra M. Akbar) Jakarta Globe ndonesia welcomed 1.25 million foreign tourists in April, pushing total arrivals in the first four months of 2026 to 4.68 million, the highest January-April tally since 2020. Data from the Central Statistics...