Travel in Indonesia

Trips to Bali are getting pricier. Since Wednesday, foreign tourists have been obligated to pay a tax of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (about $10) when they visit the island.

Visiting the popular Indonesian destination of Bali just got more expensive thanks to a tourist tax that went into effect on Wednesday.

From Feb. 14, foreign travelers visiting Bali in Indonesia will be required to pay a new tourist tax upon entry or before visiting the region.

From the islands of Indonesia to the skyscrapers of Singapore, these are the hot new hotels in Asia to bookmark for your next trip.

As one of the world’s leading wellness destinations, Bali has no shortage of retreats promising to uplift and inspire travelers. But what often sets a hotel apart in a crowded space isn’t just its offerings or prized location, but its heart and soul. And The Asa Maia, a 10-room family-owned boutique hotel in Uluwatu, has a lot of it. A hotel permeated with Indonesian culture and design, this sanctuary combines holistic healing modalities, local art and organic food to nourish guests and transform their lives.

Love 'em or hate 'em, you cannot deny that Airbnbs are fun to look at.

By the time I finished high school, I had already visited well over a dozen countries.

Social media is a great way to plan for and dream up future vacations; the aesthetically pleasing images and trip inspiration on platforms like Instagram allow us to get an inside look at other travelers’ holidays while sorting out exactly what we want our own trips to look like.

The Indonesian island of Bali is a sun-soaked paradise that attracts every type of traveler, from budget-conscious backpackers to luxury jet-setters.

Bali on the cheap? Most would struggle to find ways to spend an entire lottery jackpot on the sun-drenched Indonesian island.

Famous for its beaches, volcanoes and dazzlingly lush paddy fields, the island of Bali is Indonesia’s most popular destination, and with good reason.

From the heart of Italy's truffle-rich landscapes to the olive trees of Greece, the globe offers a culinary tapestry that transforms gifting into a refined experience. Elevate your senses with the delicate sweetness of French macarons from Ladurée or indulge in the rare pleasure of Spanish acorn-fed ham, Jamón Ibérico. Here are ten gourmet food gift suggestions for Valentine’s Day 2024.

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There’s something powerfully compelling about Balinese food. Whenever I arrive back home on the island, my taste buds immediately cry out for local cuisine. I head straight to the eastern outskirts of the capital, Denpasar, to my favourite warung (a simple roadside stall or shop), Nasi Tekor. This rustic spot recalls Bali in the 1970s and offers a fix of nasi campur, the Indonesian staple of plain rice usually served with vegetables, egg, meat or fish to make up a composite meal. I eat my fill and despite my familiarity with Indonesian and Balinese food, I’m no closer to understanding why I find it so addictive. Certainly, though, it’s in part due to its rich and diverse origins.“

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, January 11. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Alaska Airlines said it is canceling all flights operated on the Boeing 737 Max 9 through January 13 as it awaits approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct inspections on the aircraft. 

The recent blowout aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 is just the latest problem Boeing has faced with its 737 Max aircraft. The accident prompted Alaska and United Airlines to cancel hundreds of flights as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered the temporary grounding of certain 737 Maxes so affected carriers could examine them.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that Boeing will revise its instructions to carriers for inspections of its 737 Max 9 aircraft after United Airlines and Alaska Airlines reported finding some loose hardware. 

Federal officials investigating Friday’s Alaska Airlines door blowout are looking into whether the bolts meant to keep a door plug in place were ever installed, or went missing at a later stage. 

Vietnamese authorities fined a man $300 after he posted a TikTok suggesting that Angkor Wat, an ancient temple complex in Cambodia, was located in Thailand, the state-owned media outlet Lao Dong reported.

Both to bolster their local economies and as a means of combatting overtourism, an increasing number of global destinations are charging tourists taxes or fees just for visiting. You’ll frequently find them tacked onto your hotel bill, but sometimes they’re collected immediately upon arrival.