The Switzerland government will make a "big investment" in Indonesia's tourism industry within the next four years, providing expertise in the hospitality industry and vocational skill development to support the Indonesian government's ambitious target of attracting 20 million international tourists annually by 2020, an official said on Friday (14/07)."We actually plan to do quite a big investment into tourism in three new projects," Martin Stottele, the head of economic development cooperation...

Malindo air has made a good name for it self in the recent years, it has become now a preference over other budget airlines for the tourists in Australia traveling to Bali. However it seems like they couldn't keep up with all the fame they were getting. The horror on the faces of passengers was seen clearly when they stood clueless at baggage crousel realizing that it brought the luggage of about a dozen tourists only as it was announced there is no more luggage coming out.It turned out that Mal...

One of the wonderful things about Bali is its deep culture, and one aspect of this that has been publicised plenty over the years [mainly thanks to the Hollywood film Eat, Pray, Love] is the Balinese use of traditional healers. The local communities often shun western therapies, believing that the authentic way to cure physical and mental illness is through the use of natural herbs and spices, holistic therapies and ancient wisdom.One person who knows a thing of two about healing the body and mi...

State-run Tourism Institute (STP) Nusa Dua Bali is set to hold the Beach Food Euphoria festival at Kedonganan Beach, Badung, on July 21-22.“The festival was initiated by our event and convention management students as part of the institute’s goal to have them participate in promoting the Kedonganan culinary area and develop the region’s natural resources and culture,” said STP Nusa Dua Bali head Dewa Gede Ngurah Byomantara.“There’ll be a tukik [baby turtle] release ceremony as part of locals’ aw...

It has been a rainy season in Bali lately while it may have disappointed most, some still found ways to enjoy Bali at its fullest. The sun kept popping up for once in a while though in the last week but not for long. Those who manage to have fun in all weathers found their own ways. One of the most enjoyable activity in rainy weather was to head to Potato Head Beach Club and enjoy their perfect pizza and cocktails at their new sun deck. Also a big shout out to JI Terrace by The Sea their perfect...