Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023 with Jakarta and Bali’s Hotels and Resorts
Soak up all the festive enthusiasm and gather with those you hold dear as we close off 2022. What better...
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How to Spend NYE in Bali: Best Places to Go for Expats
Celebrating NYE in the tropical paradise of Bali is the dream of many people. From oceanfront beach clubs to nightclubs...
Love, Light, and Laughter: Celebrate the Enchanting Spirit of the Holidays with Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
This year, celebrate the festive season at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta with a line-up of heartwarming offerings, from scrumptious menus and fabulous...
MEAgical Feast at The Mayflower Jakarta – Marriott Executive Apartments
The Mayflower Jakarta – Marriott Executive Apartments welcomes guests and their loved ones to be part of the “MEAgical Feast”...
Festive Celebrations at the St. Regis Bali Resort
Allow yourself the luxury of an unforgettable Festive Season at The St. Regis Bali Resort as the resort welcomes you...
Enchanting Festive Celebrations at The Laguna Bali
Share a special moment with your loved ones and indulge in the memorable nuances of this celebratory season at The...
Kebaya to Be Nominated as the ASEAN’s Cultural Heritage, Without Indonesia
Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Thailand have announced they will nominate the kebaya as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage item....
Rp3.75 million Entry to Komodo Island to Apply 1st January 2023
The government is continuing with plans to impose an entrance fee of Rp3.75 million for tourists who come to Komodo...
Indonesia’s Riches – Too Precious To Export
To the Europeans and before them the Arabs and Indians, the lure of the archipelago was resources and trade. That’s...
Top Historical and Art Museums in Jakarta
With all the novelty towering over this massive lively capital, Jakarta is as educational as it is entertaining. Countless museums...
Lava Flow, Banda Neira’s Iconic Diving Spot
The Banda Islands consist of 11 groups of islands and are surrounded by a vast ocean. Some islands have extraordinary...
Commercial Flights Restricted During the G20 Summit
The Ministry of Transportation has published circular letter number 12/2022 restricting commercial flights at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali...
Bakdi Soemanto Encourages Cultural Literacy
“At that time, very early in the morning on 11th October 2014….. I received a text from a friend of...
Online Payment for Electronic Visa on Arrival Available for 26 Countries?
Visitors to Indonesia can now apply for and pay for an electronic visa on arrival (e-VoA) through a government website. ...
Discovering Wonders of Jakarta through the Indonesian Heritage Society
Jakarta, previously also known as Batavia, is rich in history, culture, and heritage influences. A melting pot of various communities...
Art, History, and Entertainment: Changing Horizons
The past two-and-a-half years have thrown challenges that we never could have thought we would have to encounter. Most important,...
MERUSAKA Nusa Dua – Bali, a Beachfront Sanctuary Rich in Balinese Allure
“MERUSAKA Nusa Dua is a wonderful beach resort with great facilities for a relaxing holiday. It is, without a doubt,...
Best Accommodation in Belitung: An Expat’s Perspective
Hotel Santika Beach Resort Belitung gets my vote as the best accommodation in Belitung. Having previously lodged in a less-than-stellar...
New Boat Service From Sanur, Bali Direct to Mandalika, Lombok Launched
Fast boat services have begun serving routes from Sanur and Nusa Penida directly to the southern beach area of Mandalika...
PassGo Digital Airport Hotel Opens in Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport
Anticipating the challenges of digital economic transformation, as well as encouraging innovation and digitisation, PassGO Digital Airport Hotel is now...
Immigration on Shipping Service Attracting Premium Tourists
The MV National Geographic Orion cruise ship docked at Bali’s Benoa Cruise Terminal (BCT) on the morning of Thursday 27th...