Indonesia’s tallest statue will be a gift to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day in 2018.Despite cloudy skies and brief downpours, the afternoon was hot and humid. Not exactly the perfect conditions to scale the steps leading to the as yet unfinished platform that is marked by rows of bare concrete pillars.The platform is spacious and could easily accommodate more than 100 cars. It is open on all sides, giving a 360-degree bird’s eye view of the scenery below. The sprawling 60-hectare Garuda...

VISA :1) This is an official statement that need to be printed together with your passport and ticket to be shown at the imigration officer for them to issue an temporary Visa for another 14 days max.2) The volcano didn't blow anything today.3) AIRPORT might open at 3pm for outgoing flight.We keep this page updated following the last information we get.

An eruption could be imminent at a volcano belching huge plumes of smoke on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, officials warned Monday, as they raised the alert to the highest level and increased the exclusion zone.Huge plumes of smoke have been pouring out of Mount Agung since Tuesday and senior state volcanologist Gede Suantika said it was belching thick grey smoke more than two miles (three kilometers) into the sky early Monday."The volcano's alert level has been raised to the highest level,"...

Despite increasing seismic activity at Mount Agung, a minister said tourists should not be afraid to visit Bali as the government has always been ready to give up-to-date information on the volcano’s status to minimize the impact in the event of a major eruption.Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan said on Thursday that authorities were striving to monitor every development of Mt. Agung’s volcanic activities.“The Bali administration and the National Disaster Management and Refuge...

Although a predominantly Hindu island, Bali has communities of other religions. During Christmas time, Christian Balinese gather in their masses to unique churches that blend traditional Balinese architectural features. Among the most notable Balinese Protestant and Catholic communities are located in the villages of Palasari and Blimbingsari in West Bali. There are also other notable churches and cathedrals around the Denpasar area.Read more at: www.bali-indonesia.comNew Year 2018 Countdown Dat...