Indonesians are no stranger to debates surrounding the issue of halal certification, which seems to be increasingly common over the past few years. While determining whether food is permissible for consumption by Muslims is one thing, a recent viral tweet brings to light how some people, while on a trip to Bali, seem to have taken the idea way too far.

Au Revoir! at The Plantation Grill

If you’re looking for a unique party to celebrate the end of 2019 and welcome the new year, The Plantation Grill Seminyak might just be the place for you.

The increasingly popular tourist resort town of Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara may serve as the Indonesian hub for international summits in the future.

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan, who is scheduled to visit Labuan Bajo tomorrow, says the government is looking into the possibility of the picturesque fishing town hosting the G-20 Meeting or Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in the coming years.

Fancy rounding up your Christmas festivities by watching a dramatic solar eclipse? Lucky for us in Bali, then, as we’ll get the chance to witness the “ring of fire” eclipse this afternoon (with proper eyewear, of course!).

With the type of tourists that Bali attracts, alcoholic beverages are certainly not in short supply on the island. But the local government believes that Bali’s own traditional liquor isn’t nearly as popular as it should be, and a new regulation from the central government may just give it a shot at prominence.