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Authorities are on edge after residents spotted smoke pouring from a volcano in Bali, following several recent eruptions that caused chaos for holidaymakers in Indonesia. The Indonesian Meteorology, ...

The incident has since raised serious concerns about the safety at the popular backpacker destination. The death of 25-year-old Chinese traveller Deqing Zhuoga and the hospitalisation of at least ten ...

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Forsyth County man, Mark Moczarski, who was stranded in a hospital in Bali, Indonesia, has returned home to Georgia. Mark Moczarski, 34, suffered severe head trauma and other ...

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An Indonesian songbird once nearly extinct in the wild, the Bali starling, is making a comeback through community-led conservation on Nusa Penida and beyond. Strict law enforcement and captive ...

“This journey took me into the kitchens, homes and hearts of those who’ve shaped my heritage. Beyond Bali is a series of discovery, flavours, memory and belonging – and reveals a side of Indonesia I’m ...

Flash floods that struck two provinces in Indonesia this week have killed at least 19 people, according to disaster mitigation officials, with operations under way to search for the missing.

At least 14 people have died in Bali after heavy rains across two days caused significant flooding. People have been evacuated, and access to Denpasar's airport is limited. Rescuers are working in low ...

Following violent protests across Indonesia, in which at least six people have been killed, the island’s leaders are seeking to reassure wary travellers that the destination remains safe and peaceful.

While much of the island has become increasingly developed in recent years, pockets of Bali still hold the original magic and timeless rituals that have long drawn travelers here. Whether you opt to ...

Laura French is an award-winning British travel writer based in London who has traveled extensively around Bali. She offers plenty of tips for new and repeat visitors, including the best beaches and ...