Meet the Porters Who Keep Bali’s Famous Tulamben Dive Site Running
Last weekend brought a small windfall for the porters working at Tulamben Beach in Karangasem, Bali, as the area saw a surge of foreign tourists arriving to dive its famous…
Thailand Cracks Down on Problem Tourists Deportation Rules Just Got Tougher
Thailand is tightening its grip on foreign visitors it considers troublesome. Under new rules, tourists who break the law now face a real risk of deportation from the Land of…
Kepulauan Seribu Draws Nearly 1,730 Tourists During Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday
Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) has become one of the go-to destinations for people spending their Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW holiday. Records show that 1,729 domestic and international tourists visited various…
Kelok 23 Road Construction Complete, Set to Open September 2026
Physical construction of Kelok 23, the road connecting Girijati, Purwosari, Gunungkidul with Kretek, Bantul, has been completed. This stretch, part of the Southern Cross Road (JJLS), is expected to begin…
Seoul Tourism Booms: Foreign Visitor Spending Jumps 57% in First Half of 2026
South Korea continues to shine as a favorite shopping destination for travelers, and Seoul is optimistic about strong momentum through the rest of the year. The number of foreign visitors…
Wildfire Scorches 673 Hectares of Way Kambas National Park Wild Elephants Safe, Crews Battle Difficult Terrain
A wildfire tore through Way Kambas National Park (TNWK), burning an estimated 673 hectares of land. While wild elephants in the park remained unharmed, firefighting crews faced serious challenges due…
Flights Canceled Due to Haze in Kalimantan? Here’s Why You’re Entitled to a Full Refund
If you've had a flight canceled because of haze from forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia's Consumer Protection Foundation (YLKI) says you're entitled to a full refund, no deductions,…
Greece Just Opened 126 Ancient Sites for Free Here’s How to Catch the Full Moon Festival
Once a year, Greece essentially throws its front doors wide open. Every August, on the night of the full moon, the country's Ministry of Culture unlocks more than a hundred…
Japan Airlines Leads the World’s Best Economy Class Seats, According to Skytrax
If you think economy class always means squeezing into a cramped seat for hours, some airlines are proving otherwise. Japan Airlines has been named the airline with the best economy…
Chasing Sunrise on Mount Lokon: A Quiet Corner of North Sulawesi Worth Knowing About
Some places are made for adventure. Tomohon is made for exhaling. Perched in the Minahasa highlands of North Sulawesi, this small city has built its reputation on cool air, green…