Stallone Tjia
Jun 11, 2025
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Global Wellness Day, celebrated this year on Saturday, June 14, 2025, is a worldwide movement dedicated to living well, both physically and mentally. Here are the Global Wellness Day events in Jakarta you can't miss. Also, check out other events in Bali in our Events section below. We’ll keep updating regularly as new information becomes available.
School holidays are just around the corner! When kids are off from school, it's the perfect time to keep them engaged with fun and productive activities. Check out our ideas and fun holiday activities for kids to tackle school holiday boredom in Jakarta, Bali, and Yogyakarta.
OKUZONO Japanese Dining continues to charm Jakarta’s discerning Japanese food lovers with its warm hospitality and elevated izakaya flair. This season, the beloved dining destination launches OKUZONO DIARIES: The UMO Journey, a bold new chapter in its culinary story. Read our complete review here.
Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival (JJF) celebrated a milestone in endearing style. Two decades have passed, musical legends, rising stars, and an ever-growing, passionate audience graced JIExpo Kemayoran from 30 May to 1 June 2025. Read our recap here.
Each month, Jakarta and Bali unveil an array of exciting new playgrounds for food enthusiasts, eager to explore the latest culinary hotspots. Here are the lists of Jakarta and Bali's new best restaurants to discover this month.
Nestled in the lush heart of Sukawati, just a short drive from Ubud, lies Batuan Village. The place is a living museum where ancient artistry, ritual, and rural life continue to flourish side by side. Read more about Batuan Village.
In a sweeping move to regain control, Bali has established a special task force to crack down on illegal foreign-owned businesses. The initiative marks the most aggressive enforcement effort yet by provincial authorities. Read more here.
The Directorate General of Immigration has introduced a new regulation concerning the extension of visa or stay permits for foreigners residing in Indonesia. This procedure also applies to holders of a Visa on Arrival (VoA). Read more here.