Category: इंडोनेशिया

November 25, 2024212 Views

Shrinking space; traditions and health at risk due to development and pollution On the southeastern coast of the city of Jayapura, Petronela Merauje walked from house to house in her floating village inviting women to join her the next morning in the surrounding mangrove forests. Merauje and the women of her village, Enggros, practice the tradition of Tonotwiyat, which literally means “working in the forest.” For six generations, women from the 700-strong Papuan population there have worked among the mangroves collecting clams, fishing and gathering firewood. “The customs and culture of Papuans, especially those of us in Enggros village, is that women are not given space and place to speak in traditional meetings, so the tribal elders provide the mangrove forest as our land,” Mer...

Escape to a serene jungle sanctuary at Ubud in Bali

November 22, 2024106 Views

Anantara’s brand new resort opens on the ‘Island of Gods’ Conveying a profound sense of peace, travellers venturing north of Bali’s Ubud to the traditional hillside village of Banjar Puhu in Payangan are rewarded with true seclusion and a slower pace of life as Anantara’s brand new resort opens on the ‘Island of Gods’. Overlooking untouched hinterland as it unfurls in every direction, the resort’s many vantage points from its terraced villas and swimming pools offer a graceful jungle retreat like no other. Anantara Ubud Bali Resort is a collection of 85 modern suites and pool villas cascading down a densely forested hill towards a mountain stream. Contemporary and airy 53-square-metre suites promote relaxation amid jungle views and interiors rich in craftsmanship, with oversized...

Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia’s Bali due to volcanic ash

November 13, 2024102 Views

Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after further eruptions of a volcano that has spewed ash clouds as high as 10 km (32,808 ft) and forced thousands to evacuate. Jetstar and Qantas said they had stopped flights to Bali on Wednesday for safety reasons because of volcanic ash, while plane tracking website Flightradar24 showed flights to the island by AirAsia and Virgin were also cancelled. Singapore Airlines said it had cancelled a flight on Wednesday from Bali to Singapore due to the eruption. Bali is Indonesia's top tourist hotspot and is a popular destination for Australian visitors. All flights to and from the island of Lombok in the West Nusa Tenggara province, another popular destination for tour...

Indonesian volcano spews ash 10 km high, thousands evacuate

November 8, 2024138 Views

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki continues to unleash towering column of hot clouds Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted several times on Friday, belching volcanic ash that rose up to 10 km (32,800 ft) into the sky, officials said, following a big eruption on Sunday night that killed nine people. The eruption on the island of Flores in the province of East Nusa Tenggara has damaged more than 2,000 houses and caused thousands to evacuate. Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the country's disaster mitigation agency, said the eruptions were "pretty significant" due to ash rains and sand-falls that reached far into the surrounding areas. Hadi Wijaya, chief of Indonesia's volcanology agency, said one eruption on Friday produced a towering ash column that reached eight km to 10 km hi...

K Club Ubud and Akar Gastrobar win global recognition at World Luxury Awards

November 4, 2024175 Views

A double win for Bali's newest luxury retreats K Club Ubud and Akar Gastrobar, two of Bali's newest luxury offerings, have made waves on the global stage. Both properties, part of the K Club Group, have been honored with prestigious awards at the World Luxury Awards 2024. A breathtaking K Club Ubud, revealing its exquisite pool design harmoniously intertwined with lush jungle landscapes, offering guests a refined eco-luxury retreat immersed in the natural beauty of Ubud, Bali. Kanva Ubud by K Club Ubud has been crowned the Best Luxury Eco Resort. A new way to get a staycation perched in a luxury glamping tent. It offers a serene escape where sustainable luxury meets authentic Balinese hospitality. Meanwhile, Akar Gastrobar has clinched the title of Best Luxury Steakhouse. A ke...

Experience the essence of Bali at The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa

October 6, 2024143 Views

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa is welcoming travelers from across the globe to immerse themselves in the heart of Bali by introducing its exclusive Seaside Escape package. This luxurious beachfront sanctuary, celebrated for its authentic Balinese artistry and exceptional hospitality, stands as the perfect destination for those seeking a harmonious blend of cultural richness and modern luxury. Ideally situated along the pristine shores of Seminyak Beach, The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa provides direct access to one of Bali's most beautiful and sought-after coastlines. Guests can bask in the tropical sun at the Infinity Pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, explore the vibrant local scene, or enjoy beachfront dining with stunning ocean views. The resort's strategic location places ...

Indonesia to reform tourism on tropical island Bali

September 1, 2024202 Views

Indonesia will conduct an audit to reform tourism on the tropical island of Bali to improve tourism quality and preserve local culture and jobs, a senior minister said on Friday. About 200,000 foreigners currently live in Bali and have created problems such as crime, over-development and competition for employment, Luhut Pandjaitan, senior minister overseeing tourism said on his Instagram page. "Foreign tourists who bring problem here, such as narcotics, gangs, and other issues, we can deport them from Indonesia, from Bali, and we don't want them to enter Bali anymore," he said, speaking in English in a video clip. FILE PHOTO: A foreigner rides a motorbike at the Ubud street market in Bali, Dec. 8, 2022. Agung Parameswara/Getty Images Foreign arrivals in Bali have surged since...

Countdown to Anantara’s arrival in scenic Ubud

August 26, 2024145 Views

A graceful tropical retreat neighbouring the traditional hillside village of Banjar Puhu in the north of Ubud, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort will become the second Anantara property to open on the Indonesian island when it welcomes its first guests on 1st October 2024. A collection of 85 modern suites and pool villas as well as 15 branded residences cascading down a densely forested hill towards a mountain stream, the tranquil resort is situated close to the vibrant cultural life of Ubud yet feels blissfully remote. Contemporary 53-square-metre suites place guests into the thick of the jungle, with gently rustling tree branches and soothing sounds of the babbling stream providing a natural soundtrack. Meanwhile, one- and two-bedroom villas, all with infinity pools, are designed as cal...

World’s oldest cave painting in Indonesia shows a pig and people