Travel Beyond the Commute: KAI Commuter Launches ‘Stamp Rally’ to Gamify Urban Transit in Jabodetabek August 28, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Jakarta – For the millions of daily commuters who navigate the bustling arteries of the Greater Jakarta area, the KRL Commuter Line has long been a utilitarian necessity—a means to…
Travel The Dark Side of Cuteness: How Overtourism is Turning Okunoshima into a Biological Battlefield August 27, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – Known globally as "Usagi Shima" or Rabbit Island, the serene shores of Okunoshima in Japan’s Inland Sea have long been a bucket-list destination for animal lovers. With its…
Travel Investigation Underway: Bali Police Hunt Trio Over Public Indecency Scandal in Canggu August 27, 2026 Laily UPN JAKARTA – A brazen act of public indecency captured on surveillance footage in the heart of Canggu, Bali, has sparked public outrage and triggered an intensive investigation by the Badung…
Travel Catastrophe in the Himalayas: Nepal-China Border Devastated by Historic Floods and Landslides August 27, 2026 Suro Senen KATHMANDU/BEIJING – A catastrophic climate-induced disaster has paralyzed the rugged border region between Nepal and China, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and a massive humanitarian crisis that spans international…
Travel A Moroccan Oasis in Malaysia: Unveiling the Luxury and Inclusivity of Bertam Resort & Water Park August 27, 2026 Nana Wu By Travel Desk Correspondent In the bustling landscape of Malaysia’s tourism sector, Penang has long held its reputation as a cultural melting pot. Yet, away from the heritage streets of…
Travel Turbulence in the Clouds: Why Southeast Asia’s Budget Airlines are Facing a Perfect Storm in 2026 August 26, 2026 Suro Senen JAKARTA – The promise of a post-pandemic golden age for Southeast Asian aviation has hit a sobering reality check. As the second half of 2026 unfolds, the region’s low-cost carrier…
Travel Honoring the Departed: The Sacred Rituals of the Zhongyuan Festival in Kaili August 26, 2026 Sagoh Kaili, Guizhou Province, China — As the calendar turns toward the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, the atmosphere in Kaili, a city nestled in the heart of China’s…
Travel Strategic Night Operations: Kalimarau Airport Extends Hours to Combat Kalimantan Forest Fires August 26, 2026 Siti Muinah BERAU, East Kalimantan – In a critical effort to intensify the mitigation of forest and land fires (karhutla) currently plaguing the Kalimantan region, the Indonesian government has moved to enhance…
Travel Europe Reigns Supreme: Decoding the $2 Trillion Dominance in Global Leisure Tourism August 26, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy JAKARTA – Europe has reaffirmed its position as the undisputed titan of the global tourism industry. According to the latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) 2026 report published by the World…
Travel The Scorched Lungs of the World: Kalimantan’s Endless Cycle of Fire and the Illusion of Ecotourism August 25, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy Jakarta – For decades, the image of Kalimantan—the Indonesian portion of Borneo—has been meticulously curated for global consumption. Brochures for "Wonderful Indonesia" and school textbooks paint a vivid portrait of…
