Travel Escalating Drought Triggers Human-Wildlife Conflict: BKSDA Kalimantan Barat Rescues Orangutans in Ketapang August 24, 2026 Pevita Pearce PONTIANAK – The intensifying peak of the dry season in West Kalimantan has evolved into a humanitarian and ecological crisis, forcing wildlife out of their natural habitats in search of…
Travel Breathing Life into the Highlands: Bogor Regency Revives Cable Car Project to Combat Puncak’s Chronic Congestion August 24, 2026 Nana Muazin JAKARTA – The legendary congestion of the Puncak corridor in Bogor, West Java, has long been a double-edged sword: a testament to the region’s massive tourism appeal and a logistical…
Travel Tourist Injured in Bear Attack Near Lake Towada: A Wake-Up Call for Wildlife Safety in Rural Japan August 23, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy AOMORI – A peaceful excursion in one of Japan’s most scenic natural landscapes turned into a harrowing ordeal for an international tourist this past Friday, August 21, 2026. The visitor,…
Travel Culinary Heritage in the Heart of Jakarta: A Traveler’s Guide to Glodok’s Hidden Snack Gems August 22, 2026 Siti Muinah By Gusti Nur Iwari | Jakarta, August 22, 2026 Jakarta is a city of profound contrasts, where the gleaming skyscrapers of the Sudirman corridor give way to the timeless, narrow…
Travel Ecological Crisis: Massive Wildfire Devastates Over 600 Hectares of Way Kambas National Park August 22, 2026 Sagoh LAMPUNG TIMUR – The serene yet fragile ecosystem of the Way Kambas National Park (TNWK) in Lampung, Indonesia, is currently facing a catastrophic environmental emergency. Since Friday, August 21, 2026,…
Travel Bridging Borders: Tourism Malaysia and TransNusa Redefine the "Short Getaway" Experience for Indonesian Travelers August 21, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy PENANG, MALAYSIA – In a strategic move to invigorate cross-border tourism and bolster the momentum leading up to the highly anticipated Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign, Tourism Malaysia has reaffirmed its…
Travel Beyond the Digital Age: Reviving ‘Kaki Kuda,’ the Coconut Shell Stilt Tradition of Minahasa August 21, 2026 Layla Zulfa By Hari Suroto Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Sulawesi Utara (Cultural Heritage Preservation Center of North Sulawesi) Introduction: A Cultural Artifact Underfoot In the lush, palm-fringed landscapes of Minahasa, North Sulawesi—often affectionately…
Travel Beyond the Beach: Phuket Grapples with Wave of "Tourist Misbehavior" After Brazen Public Urination Incident August 19, 2026 Jia Lissa PHUKET, Thailand – In the heart of Phuket’s bustling Karon Beach district, the sanctity of public decorum was shattered last Friday evening, not by a natural disaster, but by a…
Travel International Drug Trafficking Crackdown: Malaysian National Arrested at Chennai International Airport in High-Stakes Hydroponic Cannabis Bust August 17, 2026 Muslim CHENNAI, India – The tentacles of international drug trafficking syndicates continue to stretch across borders, with the latest incident occurring at the bustling Chennai International Airport. In a sophisticated operation…
Travel Bali Tourism Crisis: Local Authorities Intervene Following Harassment Incident in Lovina August 12, 2026 Iffa Jayyana BULELENG, BALI – A troubling incident involving the alleged harassment of a Chinese national in the popular tourist destination of Lovina has prompted swift intervention from local authorities. The incident,…
