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- Java Itinerary: 7, 10, or 14 DaysJava itinerary options usually come down to one choice: how much time do you have? Seven days covers Yogyakarta’s temples… Read more: Java Itinerary: 7, 10, or 14 Days
- Indonesia Destination Comparisons: Bali vs Thailand, Java, Lombok, Komodo & MorePlanning a trip to Indonesia often comes down to choosing between two destinations that sound similar on paper but deliver… Read more: Indonesia Destination Comparisons: Bali vs Thailand, Java, Lombok, Komodo & More
- Where to Stay in Lombok: Planning by Trip LengthLombok is compact enough that it’s tempting to base yourself in one spot for the entire trip, but the island’s… Read more: Where to Stay in Lombok: Planning by Trip Length
- Where to Stay in Bali: Splitting Your Trip by LengthThe most common mistake first-time visitors make in Bali isn’t picking the wrong hotel — it’s picking one area and… Read more: Where to Stay in Bali: Splitting Your Trip by Length
- Ultimate Bali Hotels by Area: Find Your Ideal RegionBali isn’t one destination, but many very different small towns sharing an island. Therefore, the area you choose shapes your… Read more: Ultimate Bali Hotels by Area: Find Your Ideal Region
- Bali Airport Hotels: Where to Stay Before an Early FlightBali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) sits on the edge of the island’s southern resort belt. It is close to… Read more: Bali Airport Hotels: Where to Stay Before an Early Flight
- Best Family Resorts in BaliBali has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s strongest family-resort destinations, with properties built specifically around what parents need —… Read more: Best Family Resorts in Bali
- Indonesia Hotel Prices and Booking Guide: Region-by-Region CostsIndonesia hotel prices vary by region more than almost any other expense on a trip here. A room that costs… Read more: Indonesia Hotel Prices and Booking Guide: Region-by-Region Costs
- Best Hotels in Indonesia: By Region, Budget and Trip TypeFinding the best hotels in Indonesia means something different depending on where you’re headed and what matters most to you… Read more: Best Hotels in Indonesia: By Region, Budget and Trip Type
- Best Time to Visit Sulawesi: A Season-by-Season GuideSulawesi’s odd, octopus-shaped geography means there’s no single answer to “when should I go?” — the island straddles two different… Read more: Best Time to Visit Sulawesi: A Season-by-Season Guide
- Sulawesi Itinerary: 14 Days Across the IslandTwo weeks is the realistic minimum for seeing both halves of Sulawesi properly — the highland funeral culture of Tana… Read more: Sulawesi Itinerary: 14 Days Across the Island
- Tana Toraja Travel GuideTana Toraja is the reason many travelers put Sulawesi on their itinerary. This Tana Toraja travel guide covers the region… Read more: Tana Toraja Travel Guide
- Bunaken Travel GuideBunaken National Park is the reason most travelers come to North Sulawesi at all. It is a marine reserve just… Read more: Bunaken Travel Guide
- Sulawesi Travel GuideSulawesi is the strangest-shaped island in Indonesia. Four long peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous center. That shape is why… Read more: Sulawesi Travel Guide
- Sumatra 14-Day Itinerary: The Complete LoopA Sumatra 14 day itinerary favors a slower pace. Two weeks are enough to cover both halves of the island… Read more: Sumatra 14-Day Itinerary: The Complete Loop
- Sumatra 7-Day Itinerary: North Sumatra in a WeekNorth Sumatra alone is enough for a full week. Orangutans in the rainforest, a volcanic lake the size of Singapore,… Read more: Sumatra 7-Day Itinerary: North Sumatra in a Week
Latest News
- TransNusa to Launch Daily Bali–Melbourne Flights From October 19Indonesian carrier TransNusa will launch daily direct Bali Melbourne flights starting October 19, 2026, giving… Read more: TransNusa to Launch Daily Bali–Melbourne Flights From October 19
- How to Get to Mandalika From Bali for MotoGP Indonesia (October 9-11)MotoGP Indonesia returns to the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit in Lombok from October 9 to 11,… Read more: How to Get to Mandalika From Bali for MotoGP Indonesia (October 9-11)
- TransNusa Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Bali and PhuketCombining Bali and Phuket in one trip just got easier. Indonesian carrier TransNusa began daily… Read more: TransNusa Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Bali and Phuket
- Nusa Penida Gets Its First 24/7 Sea AmbulanceGetting seriously sick or injured on Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan has always… Read more: Nusa Penida Gets Its First 24/7 Sea Ambulance
- Mount Rinjani Closes Senaru and Torean Trails as Wildfire SpreadsMount Rinjani National Park has closed both its Senaru and Torean trails to trekkers as… Read more: Mount Rinjani Closes Senaru and Torean Trails as Wildfire Spreads
- Bali High Tide Warning: September 26-30September 24, 2026 — Indonesia’s meteorological agency, BMKG Region III Denpasar, has issued a Bali… Read more: Bali High Tide Warning: September 26-30
- Virgo Transport 8 Ferry: Death Toll Rises to 66, Search Enters 16th DayThe Virgo Transport 8 ferry sank in the Java Sea off South Kalimantan Sept 13. Death toll now 52, with 93 missing; search extended through Sept 26.
- Kelingking Beach Death: What Tourists Need to Know About the Cliff-Edge PathsAn Australian tourist has died after falling from the cliffs at Kelingking Beach on Nusa… Read more: Kelingking Beach Death: What Tourists Need to Know About the Cliff-Edge Paths
- Astungkara Way Adds a New Trail Through Bali’s Wild NorthwestA new October 2026 route from Astungkara Way runs 18.5km from West Bali National Park to Pemuteran, adding Menjangan Island snorkeling to its regenerative-tourism model.
- Bali Immigration Denies Entry to 574 Foreign Nationals in First 8 Months of 2026Quick answer: Bali’s Ngurah Rai Immigration Office reports that of 10.2 million people who passed… Read more: Bali Immigration Denies Entry to 574 Foreign Nationals in First 8 Months of 2026
- AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines Launch New Bali–Europe Flight ConnectionsQuick answer: AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership that connects Bali to… Read more: AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines Launch New Bali–Europe Flight Connections
- Indonesia’s Tourism Hits 8.98 Million Visitors in 2026 So FarQuick answer: Indonesia welcomed 8.98 million international visitors between January and July 2026, up 5.23%… Read more: Indonesia’s Tourism Hits 8.98 Million Visitors in 2026 So Far
- Bali Immigration Deports 12 Foreign Tourists in Overstay and Visa CrackdownBali’s Ngurah Rai Immigration office deported 12 foreign nationals between August 26 and September 4,… Read more: Bali Immigration Deports 12 Foreign Tourists in Overstay and Visa Crackdown
- Komodo and Padar Boat Tours Suspended on September 9–10 Due to Rough SeasSeptember 9, 2026 — Travelers planning a boat trip from Labuan Bajo to Komodo and… Read more: Komodo and Padar Boat Tours Suspended on September 9–10 Due to Rough Seas
- Indonesia Gives Stranded Foreign Tourists Emergency Stay Permits After Krakatau Flight DisruptionsSeptember 8, 2026 — Indonesia has introduced a temporary immigration measure for foreign travelers who… Read more: Indonesia Gives Stranded Foreign Tourists Emergency Stay Permits After Krakatau Flight Disruptions
- Vietnam–Indonesia Flights Resume After Jakarta Airport Reopens: What Travelers Need to KnowUpdate: September 8, 2026. Flights between Vietnam and Jakarta are beginning to recover after volcanic… Read more: Vietnam–Indonesia Flights Resume After Jakarta Airport Reopens: What Travelers Need to Know
- Indonesia Haze and Forest Fires September 2026: What Travelers Need to KnowIndonesia is experiencing a serious forest and land fire season in September 2026, with large… Read more: Indonesia Haze and Forest Fires September 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
- Mount Sinabung Eruption: Are Flights to Medan Operating Normally?Mount Sinabung erupted again in North Sumatra in early September 2026, temporarily disrupting flights at… Read more: Mount Sinabung Eruption: Are Flights to Medan Operating Normally?
- Bali Airport–Canggu Battery Tram: What Travelers Need to KnowBali is taking another step toward a major public transport upgrade. The Bali Provincial Government,… Read more: Bali Airport–Canggu Battery Tram: What Travelers Need to Know
- Are Flights From Bali Getting More Expensive in September 2026?Flights from Bali could become more expensive in September 2026 after Indonesia increased the maximum… Read more: Are Flights From Bali Getting More Expensive in September 2026?
- All Indonesia Arrival App: What Travelers Need to Do Before Entering IndonesiaIf you are traveling to Indonesia, there is an important digital arrival requirement you should… Read more: All Indonesia Arrival App: What Travelers Need to Do Before Entering Indonesia
- Taipei–Bali Direct Flights Return in October 2026: What Travelers Need to KnowDirect flights between Taipei and Bali are returning on October 1, 2026. Taiwanese airline STARLUX… Read more: Taipei–Bali Direct Flights Return in October 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
- Is Labuan Bajo Open After the Flores Earthquake? What Tourists Need to KnowYes, Labuan Bajo is open to tourists. Tourism activities in Labuan Bajo and the main… Read more: Is Labuan Bajo Open After the Flores Earthquake? What Tourists Need to Know