Let’s talk about sex, roosters and mopeds. All three are causing some alarm in Bali, the idyllic Indonesian island that is a mecca for 2.1 million tourists a year, many from Australia. Travellers be warned. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has put his foot down, accusing visitors of cultural insensitivity and […]
Year: 2023
10 Most Scenic Towns In Indonesia ( Other Than Bali)
There’s more to Indonesia than Bali, especially since this Southeast Asian nation is home to over 17,000 islands. Tourists are missing a lot if they are content in exploring Bali, which is so touristy. Sure, it’s one of the country’s must-see destinations, but exploring beyond this province will deliver more […]
Bali Vacation + Trip Ideas
As magical destinations go, Bali is definitely up there. There are the awe-inspiring temples in the tens of thousands — literally — and near-daily ceremonies: vivid, multi-sensory and loud, accompanied by chanting and clanging gamelan. Add to that endless beaches trimmed in aquamarine surf, pulsing with relentlessly curling waves topped […]
Four top tips for visiting in peak season
Barcelona’s La Rambla. The Spanish metropolis is generally popular all through Europe’s summer. Image: iStock You know what I’m heading to say: come across some other time to travel. Europe in summer season can be notoriously uncomfortable, with a tide of overheated travelers irritably surging by means of slender streets, pushing […]
Sumbawa in Indonesia is ‘the new Bali’
Some tourists are calling Sumbawa ‘the new Bali.’ But is it? Pererenan may be the new Canggu, but where’s the new Bali? As tourist behaviour gets worse, motorbikes for foreigners look like getting banned and authorities get increasingly fed up over on the Island of Gods, that’s the question on […]
Which Popular Island in Southeast Asia Is Better?
Sun-seekers exploring Southeast Asia will undoubtedly face this dilemma at one point: Bali or Phuket? These pair of sun-kissed islands in Indonesia and Thailand are two of the most popular destinations in the region, thanks to their beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. Yet despite the similarities, Bali and […]