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Feeding Monkeys Increases Travelers
A number of long-tailed monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) chased Hamdani. The primate was targeting the bag containing edamame and bananas carried by the man from Probolinggo.
The Emirates Airbus A380 will only land once in Jakarta on August 8
Jakarta (National Archipelagic Wire) - PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney Airports confirmed that the Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft will only land once at Soekarno-Hatta Tangerang Airport, Banten on August 8 2026 to support Chelsea's pre-season tour against AC Milan.
Baliโs Quietest Beaches Prove A Crowd-Free Vacation Is Still Possible
With crowded beaches and resort areas becoming the norm, we have people asking us all the timeโฆ Is a crowd-free vacation still possible in Bali?
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo supports the Balinese cultural festival to bolster diplomacy
Jakarta (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Tokyo has expressed its support for a Balinese cultural festival organized by the Japanese art community Geinoh Yamashirogumi, highlighting it as a diplomatic avenue to strengthen relations between the countries.
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo supports the Balinese cultural festival initiated by the Japanese arts community
Jakarta (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Tokyo supports the holding of a Balinese cultural festival initiated by the Japanese arts community, Geinoh Yamashirogumi, as a means of diplomacy to strengthen relations between Indonesia and Japan.
Having been closed for 12 days, Wae Rebo tourism will reopen starting August 1
The Wae Rebo tourist destination in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is reopening for tourist visits starting tomorrow, Saturday (1/8/2026). This destination, which is usually called heaven above the clouds, was previously closed since July 20 2026 or almost two wee...
Baliโs Natural Springs Are Amongst the Islandโs Best Secret Tourist Destinations
Thanks to its active volcanic peaks and high ridgelines, Baliโs freshwater ecosystems, whether they be lakes, rivers, or springs, hold a wealth of cultural and ecological importance and are not to be missed by tourists visiting the island.ย
Immersive exhibitions are an attraction at Jia CURATED 2026 in Sanur
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - An immersive exhibition entitled The Intelligence of Surfaces will be present and will be one of the attractions at the Jia CURATED 2026 event which will take place on 13-17 August 2026 at Pengembak Beach, Sanur, Bali.
Koster asked that the development of the Batur area be coordinated with traditional leaders
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster asked that any development in the Batur, Kintamani, Bangli areas be coordinated with elders or traditional leaders.
The 2026 Ubud Jazz Festival is a forum for countries to introduce young musicians
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The international jazz music festival Sthala Ubud Village Jazz Festival (SUVJF), which will be held again in 2026, is a forum for world countries to introduce their young jazz musicians.
Pergasingan Hill Closed After Caucasians Cry Seeing Trash
Pergasingan Hill, Sembalun, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), is temporarily closed starting today, Thursday (30/7/2026) until an unspecified time limit. The closure was carried out as an evaluation step following the viral video of a British citizen (WN) who highlighted ...
New Ecotourism Initiative Attracts Bali Tourists To Unexplored Areas
For tourists, the need to connect with nature and culture is more important than ever, and a new eco-tourism initiative in the heart of Baliโs tourist resorts is proving that itโs perhaps easier to achieve than we all first thought.ย