The previous decree, issued on May 31, 2023, forbidding the ascent of Bali's 22 volcanoes, has failed to take hold and is now being ignored. The climbing ban appears to have exceeded its legal authority. As reported by NusaBali.com, the ...[ read more ]
Cambodia’s Largest New Airport Opens in Siem Reap, Serving as the Gateway to UNESCO-Listed Angkor
Cambodia's most recent and largest airport has commenced commercial operations in the province of Siem Reap in the country's northwest. The Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, funded by China, now serves as the principal gateway to one of Cambodia's most popular ...[ read more ]
Record Number of Cruise Ships Headed to Bali
PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (PELINDO), the state-owned port management company overseeing seaports in Bali and Nusa Tenggara (NTT), has revealed a 45% surge in requests for port calls at Bali's southernmost port, Benoa, for the year 2024. The Head of PELINDO ...[ read more ]
Road Maintenance Ahead: Upcoming Repairs on Bali Mandara Toll Road
Bali's exclusive toll road, the Bali Mandara Tollway, providing connectivity between Sanur, the Airport, and Nusa Dua, will be undergoing essential repairs from August 7th until October 31st, 2023. These repair works, mandated by the Toll Authority - PT Jasa ...[ read more ]
Bali Among 25 Best Islands in the World
Travel + Leisure annually publishes its “The Best” list in travel, ranging from destinations to hotels, airlines, spas, cruise lines, and travel experiences. The 2023 Travel + Leisure list of the best islands in the world is out, chosen by ...[ read more ]
Indonesia Declares End to Pandemic Emergency
Indonesian President Joko Widodo declared the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic in a statement delivered from the National Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. This announcement signifies the onset of the COVID Endemic Era for the country. As ...[ read more ]
