Indonesia’s Bali tightens immigration controls as tourist arrivals surge by nearly 1 million to 3.89 million

Indonesia's Bali tightens immigration controls as tourist arrivals surge by nearly 1 million to 3.89 million

JAKARTA: Bali authorities have tightened the screening of foreign nationals entering the Indonesian resort island in response to a surge in tourist arrivals this year.  The number of international visitors reached 3.89 million in the first seven months of 2024, an increase of almost 1 million from the same period last year. According to the … Read more

The beautiful UK beach that’s been among the top ten best in the world | Travel News | Travel

A beach close to Land’s End has been named one of the best across the globe in a new ranking of the world’s best beaches. The hidden cove can be reached by scrambling down a steep trail on a rocky cliffside, but the reward is well worth the steep journey. Pedn Vounder in Cornwall has … Read more

Nglanggeran: Indonesia’s hidden gem where sustainability meets hospitality

The view from the top of Gunung Api Purba (ancient volcano) in the Nglanggeran village in Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Korea Times photo by Dong Sun-hwa Village recognized by UNWTO mesmerizes tourists with natural landscape, traditional culture By Dong Sun-hwa YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — Waking up to the thunderous crowing of roosters, most residents of the rural … Read more

Tourist dies and three others are injured when 30ft-high glass walkway shatters at Indonesian beauty spot

Visitors had reportedly expressed concerns about the bridge’s safety since April  A tourist has died and three left injured after a glass walkway shattered at a popular beauty spot in Indonesia.  The tragedy struck while 11 tourists from Cilacep, Central Java, were crossing the Geong bridge around 10am on Wednesday, some 30ft (10m) off the forest … Read more

Pictures of Bali’s monsoon ‘garbage season’ leave tourists appalled on plastic beaches

A group of Kiwis confront the plastic pollution crisis in Hawai‘i. Video / Molly Floyd Photos of Bali’s beaches covered in plastic debris have left Australian tourists shocked, raising questions about the island’s ability to maintain its status as a cherished tourist destination. The pictures, shared by a Sydney woman online, show the renowned Legian … Read more