Travel The Silent Inferno: Kalimantan’s Wildfires Push Critically Endangered Orangutans to the Brink of Extinction September 4, 2026 Lina Irawan JAKARTA – The lush, ancient rainforests of Kalimantan, the lungs of the Indonesian archipelago, are currently engulfed in a silent catastrophe. As wildfires ravage the landscape, the smoke does more…
Travel Indonesia’s Tourism Industry at a Crossroads: The Devastating Toll of Uncontrolled Wildfires September 4, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati JAKARTA – As plumes of thick, acrid smoke shroud some of Indonesia’s most iconic landscapes, the nation’s tourism sector faces a reckoning. The relentless forest and land fires (locally known…
Travel Citilink Celebrates National Customer Day with Immersive Experiences and Strategic Brand Collaborations September 4, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – In a vibrant display of corporate appreciation and consumer engagement, Citilink, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of the Garuda Indonesia Group, marked National Customer Day on Friday, September 4,…
Travel The Rise of ‘Glowcation’: Why Beauty-Centric Travel is Defining the Future of Global Tourism September 4, 2026 Sagoh JAKARTA – In an era where self-care has transitioned from a luxury to a lifestyle pillar, a new travel phenomenon is taking the global tourism industry by storm: the "glowcation."…
Travel The Golden Sap of Minahasa: Elevating the ‘Tree of Life’ into a Sustainable Agrotourism Frontier September 4, 2026 Siti Muinah By Hari Suroto Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Sulawesi Utara In the lush, volcanic landscapes of Southeast Minahasa, North Sulawesi, the towering Arenga pinnata—locally known as the seho tree—is far more than…
Travel Culinary Transit Hubs: Soekarno-Hatta Ranks Among World’s Best for Airport Dining September 3, 2026 Reynand Wu JAKARTA – Navigating the complexities of international travel often involves the dreaded "transit limbo." For millions of passengers, the hours spent waiting between connecting flights are usually marked by boredom…
Travel Beyond the Backyard: Rediscovering Family Bonding at Trans Studio Bali this ‘SAVETEMBER’ September 3, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the most precious moments are often the ones closest to home. Families frequently find themselves planning elaborate, cross-continental vacations while…
Travel The High-Flying Tradition: Situbondo’s ‘Ayam Sap-Sap’ Festival Defies Nature and Captivates Indonesia September 3, 2026 Basiran JAKARTA – Beneath the expansive, azure horizon of the Java Sea, a peculiar spectacle unfolds annually at Pantai Pasir Putih in the Bungatan district of Situbondo, East Java. It is…
Travel Beyond the Ordinary: Unveiling Centhung Blumbang, Karanganyar’s Best-Kept Camping Gem September 3, 2026 Nana Wu KARANGANYAR – For travelers weary of the repetitive nature of mainstream tourism, a refreshing alternative has emerged in the highlands of Central Java. Centhung Blumbang, located in the picturesque village…
Travel Beyond the Clouds: Expert Cabin Crew Advice for a Healthier and More Considerate Flight Experience September 2, 2026 Nana Jakarta – For the millions of people who traverse the skies annually, an airplane cabin often serves as a temporary sanctuary—a place to catch up on sleep, dive into a…
