Indonesia is still coming to grips with the impact of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands on Saturday 15th August. On Monday 17th August, a second significant earthquake hit the region, best known internationally for tourism hotspots like Labuan Bajo and the Komodo National Park. Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park have …
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Indonesia is in a state of shock following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores Islands in East Nusa Tenggara in the early hours of Saturday 15th August. Tourists in Bali are being advised that Bali Province remains safe for travel, but that some travel to East Nusa Tenggara should be reassessed. The latest …
As devastating flooding is recorded throughout Southeast Asia, leaders have confirmed that Bali remains safe for tourists. Widespread flooding has been recorded across Indonesia, with thousands of people displaced, hundreds killed, and dozens still reported missing. Indonesia is recording some of the worst flooding the country has seen in over 25 years. Devastating flash flooding, …
Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Wardhana has issued an extended public statement on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and the President of Indonesia in light of recent political unrest and public demonstrations in cities across the country, including in Bali’s Denpasar. On the 28th August, during demonstrations in Jakarta opposing a series of recent government …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and the Indonesian National Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, have issued a statement assuring tourists and travelers of the country’s safety in light of recent political protests. Statements have also been issued by Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster. A post shared on the official Ministry of Tourism Instagram account explains, “The Ministry …
Leaders in Bali are clear in their commitment to ensuring public safety, especially that of tourists on the island, in light of this week’s protests and demonstrations. On August 28, 2025, demonstrations were held across major cities in Indonesia, including Jakarta and Denpasar, Bali. On Tuesday, 2nd September, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster issued a statement …
Work has begun to recover the wreck of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, which sank in the Bali Strait on 2nd July. The ship was carrying at least 53 people when it sank just minutes into its journey from East Java to Bali. Beneath the waters of the Bali Strait lie essential cable networks …
It has been a big week for new discoveries in Indonesia. This country is so special, and travelers could spend a lifetime returning to the archipelago and truly only scratch the surface of all that Wonderful Indonesia has to offer. The Indonesian Geospatial Information Agency has just announced the discovery of 63 new islands spread …