An American tourist in Bali was reportedly detained on March 19 for violating the customs of what’s considered the most sacred Hindu holiday in the popular tourist destination, according to Balinese media. Karl Adolf Amrhein, 57, was caught by law enforcement, called pecalang, walking down the main road in the village of Sukawati at around … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced that Bali has been ranked as the world’s best destination for 2026 in the Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best by TripAdvisor. Koster expressed satisfaction that Bali maintained its title as the top global destination despite facing several issues throughout 2025. “Bali is positioned at the number one … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – While many regions around the world are grappling with high crime rates, these safest countries in South America promise exciting travel experiences for first-timers and seasoned travelers alike. Coupled with incredible natural wonders at every bend, these spots transform into a tourist magnet. Safest Countries in South America To determine the safest countries in … Read more
s the number of tourists in Bali continues to rise, hotels on the island are suffering from declining occupancy rates, which they blame on a growing number of unlicensed rentals, raising concerns about harm to the local economy. The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has reported a roughly 20 percent … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – As one of the superpowers, with a currency that has long been the world’s benchmark, the United States (US) is often considered a city with a relatively expensive lifestyle. However, behind all that, Uncle Sam’s country also has many pocket-friendly tourist destinations and offers impressive natural beauty and outdoor activities. No need … Read more
According to the international media outlet Travel + Leisure, Gili Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, is the most searched destination on Google by those living in the United States in 2024. Such discovery, first published on the media’s website on the 30th of December, 2024, was retrieved by Travel + Leisure after looking up the annually … Read more