by Gary Chandler | Jun 7, 2021 | Culture, Temples
Indonesia Cites COVID Concerns For Travel Ban Indonesia has cancelled the Hajj pilgrimage for its citizens for a second year in a row, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Indonesians wait 20 years for the rare opportunity to visit Mecca in Saudi Arabia....
by Gary Chandler | May 20, 2021 | Bali, Temples
Balinese Blend Arts, Religion Into Daily Life Bali is the land of 10,000 Hindu temples. Try as you may, you won’t be able to see them all. The following information will help you start your research, prioritize your destinations and plan accordingly. Most of Bali’s...
by Gary Chandler | Apr 11, 2021 | Archaeology, Java
Indonesia The Birthplace Of Professional Paleoanthropology In 1890, Eugene Dubois, a Dutch medical doctor, traveled to Indonesia in search of human ancestors. In 1891, he discovered Homo erectus fossils and made hominid hunting a new profession. Asia soon...
by Gary Chandler | Mar 19, 2021 | Bali, Tourism Industry
Charter Flights Scheduled For June Foreign tourists may be able to visit Bali again as soon as June under a travel corridor program to help revive the economy. The travel arrangement will be offered to countries that are deemed successful in their vaccination program,...
by Gary Chandler | Feb 19, 2021 | Islands, Tourism Industry
Domestic Tourism Also Down During Pandemic Most nations strongly advise against non–essential travel to Indonesia until further notice. Indonesia has imposed border restrictions again due to COVID-19. The nation is closed to international travelers with limited...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 19, 2021 | Archaeology, Sulawesi
Explorers Redefining World History Indonesia has some of the oldest cave art in the world—dating back thousands of years. A recent discovery turns back the clock even further. Archaeologists from Griffith University recently discovered two cave paintings of warthogs...
by Gary Chandler | Dec 8, 2020 | Destinations, Tourism Industry
Hope On The Horizon For Tourism Industry The first doses of Covid-19 vaccine arrived in Indonesia this week offering hope to struggling families and businesses across the archipelago. Unfortunately, Indonesians are experiencing Southeast Asia’s worst surge in...
by Gary Chandler | Nov 22, 2020 | Islands, Surfing
2020 Event Cancelled Due To Pandemic The World Surfing League (WSL) planned its return to Indonesia last June, but the global coronavirus pandemic caused a postponement. The Quiksilver G-Land Pro, Indonesia, presented by Corona was cancelled due to the coronavirus....
by Gary Chandler | Oct 26, 2020 | Cruises, Scuba Diving
Live-Aboards Provide Safe Adventures Indonesia includes some of the largest and most exotic islands in the world, including Bali, Borneo, Java, Komodo, New Guinea, Sulawesi and Sumatra. Its 17,500 islands compose...
by Gary Chandler | Sep 16, 2020 | Destinations, Lombok
Island Rising As Diverse Tourist Destination By Dea Yolia Oktadela Lombok is rising on the global radar as a unique and rewarding travel destination. It’s one of the fastest-growing destinations across the vast Indonesian archipelago. Lombok is often compared...
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