US woman Heather Mack jailed for 26 years over her mother’s murder
An American woman who pleaded guilty to helping kill her own mother and stuffing her body in a suitcase during a luxury vacation in Bali has been jailed for 26 …
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Indonesia’s 2023 social media roller coaster: bad behaviour in Bali, blasphemy, and a rising star
In 2023, Indonesia’s social media landscape mirrored its rich cultural tapestry, offering a vibrant mix of startling, controversial, and heartening narratives. From Bali’s tourist turmoil and TikTok blasphemy arrests to …
Where to travel in 2024? Here are five spots to avoid crowds
Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new …
More well-off Indians are having their big fat weddings overseas – and Modi’s not happy about it
His remarks come as India’s wedding industry is enjoying a bumper season. Over the span of 23 days between November and December, some 3.5 million Indian couples will have tied …
Bali bets on wellness experiences and sustainable dining to spur tourism recovery
Yet Bali’s tourist numbers are still well below pre-pandemic levels, according to Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics. The island’s foreign tourist arrivals fell about 16 per cent to 4.4 million …
Bali dethroned by New Zealand as Australia’s number one travel destination this summer
Could Australia’s love affair with Bali be waning? With its picturesque scenery, lively nightlife, food options, cheap flights and value for money, Australians flock to the Island of the Gods …
Australian tourist killed in Bali scooter crash, with authorities still searching for other rider
An Australian tourist has died in Bali in a hit-and-run scooter crash. The 33-year-old was left for dead following a collision on the Persinggahan Hwy in Klungkung, in Bali’s southeast, …
Bali tourists warned as concerns grow over volcanic activity on Mount Agung after series of quakes
Tourists in Bali are being told to “limit activities” around the crater and peak of Mount Agung, due to increased volcanic activity around the island’s highest peak. Head of Bali’s …
Bali officials set to scrap visa on arrival fee for Australian tourists
Australians heading to Bali in the new year are in for some extra cash in their pockets, as Indonesian officials look to scrap a $50 tourist charge. Indonesia’s Tourism and …
Perth man Curtis Bransby struggling after breaking arm in shocking Bali golf buggy incident
A luxury Bali holiday has turned into an ongoing nightmare for a Perth father after a short trip in a golf buggy ended in disaster. Curtis Bransby was holidaying at …