State-owned national airport management company PT Angkasa Pura I has lowered the cost of rapid test services at its 8 airports to Rp. 85,000. Previously, the cost for the rapid test was set at around Rp. 150,000 to Rp. 200,000.…
Water Salute welcomes Wings Air inaugural flight from Makassar to stunning Toraja Highlands
The stunningly scenic Toraja highlands in the north of South Sulawesi, which could formerly be reached only after a strenuous 8-10 hours drive, can now be flown in a mere one hour flight from Makassar, capital of the province of…
Travel to South Kalimantan: Women Artisans as Global Changemakers
Weaving traditions can be traced as far back as the pre-colonial era, where remnants of handwoven mats were found along with other historical items, further defining its importance as a part of Indonesian heritage and identity. Different forms of beautiful…
Bali’s Signature Tidbits You All might Missed Right Now
Besides natural beauty and fascinating culture, Bali is also known for its tantalizing cuisine; traditional and classic alike. So if food becomes one of your main reason to miss Bali, here we have listed some of the best snacks that…
Tumpek Unduh Ceremony
Tumpek Uduh, also referred to as Tumpek Pengatag or Tumpek Wariga, is an event dedicated to Sanghyang Sangkara, the god of food on Bali Island. One of the key concepts in the Balinese Hindu religion is to keep nature in…
Yogyakarta to invite tourists on cycling tours through kampungs
The Nol Kilometer area at the south end Malioboro Street is a landmark of Yogyakarta. A new cycling package offers tourists a ride past city landmarks as well as through kampungs, all while interacting with the friendly locals. Responding to…
‘Kecak’ dance at Bali’s Uluwatu Temple gets ‘new normal’ tweak
Amid the pandemic, Uluwatu Temple Outer Area Tourism, famous for its thrilling kecak dance performance, has officially launched a digital payment service. According to the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry’s Regional II destination development director, Wawan Gunawan, the Quick Response Code…
Ikat Bali Revival: How pandemi brought about the Rebirth of a Traditional Weaving Village
The weavers of Bali are dusting off their looms in a small traditional village just outside Ubud. In Pejeng Kangin, a long-forgotten artisan craft is coming back. This is just one of three recent village initiatives. It all started when…
Toba caldera finally recognized as UNESCO Global Geopark
After a wait of nine years, the Toba caldera was finally named a UNESCO Global Geopark during the United Nations cultural body’s 209th plenary session held in Paris last July 2020. According to a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in…
Bali Hotel Promotions: Buy Now, Save More, Travel Later!
Amidst the Covid 19 outbreak, one of the hardest hit industries has been Bali’s hotels and resorts. But not all is lost! If you’re dreaming of a future Bali holiday, or perhaps needing a long escape (and we know you…