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Pink Jellyfish Swarm Spotted Off Sulawesi Coast: BMKG Explains What’s Behind It

By eric bastian September 2, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

The appearance of pink jellyfish has drawn significant attention from residents around the waters of Talaga District, Central Buton (Buteng) Regency, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra). Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency…

Jeju Tourism Takes a Hit as Missing Persons Rumors Spread Online

By eric bastian August 31, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

Jeju Island is starting to feel the real-world effects of a wave of rumors surrounding missing persons cases and deaths circulating on social media. With the autumn tourist season approaching,…

1,000 People Just Helped Pull a 400-Ton Japanese Castle Back Into Place

By eric bastian August 31, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

Japan doesn't take its historic sites lightly, and a recent event in Aomori Prefecture proves it. Around 1,000 people were selected by lottery to help physically pull a centuries-old castle…

Two Foreign Nationals Detained in Bali Immigration Sweep Over Overstay Violations

By eric bastian August 31, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

Indonesia's Denpasar Immigration Office detained two Nigerian nationals during a patrol in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, after both were found in violation of immigration regulations. According to Denpasar Immigration Office…

Major Fire Sweeps Through Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Burns 160 Hectares

By eric bastian August 30, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) in Lumajang Regency, East Java, has been hit by a major fire. The blaze has burned through a wide area, damaging endemic vegetation and…

Singapore Zoo Keeper Hospitalized After Being Bitten by Tapir

By eric bastian August 30, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

A routine task of guiding a tapir back to its enclosure turned into a serious incident for a keeper at Singapore Zoo. The keeper was bitten by the animal and…

US Temporarily Suspends Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide for Consular Officer Training

By eric bastian August 29, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

The Trump administration has temporarily suspended immigrant visa applications worldwide. The pause is meant to give consular officers time to complete additional training. Applicants who already had interview appointments scheduled…

Meet the First American Haenyeo: How Kylie Genter Earned Her Place in a 400-Year-Old Korean Tradition

By eric bastian August 29, 2026DestinationsNo Comments

Youngrak-ri Village on Jeju Island, South Korea, now has a haenyeo unlike any other. Kylie Genter has become the only foreign resident to hold a license as a traditional haenyeo…

Turn Your Travel Wishlist Into Reality at Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair 2026

By eric bastian August 29, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

Got a destination you've been dreaming about? Don't let your travel plans stay stuck on a wishlist. Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair 2026 could be the perfect moment to start booking…

Prabowo Orders Special Attention for Way Kambas Elephants Amid Forest Fire Response

By eric bastian August 25, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

President Prabowo Subianto has called for the elephants at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung to receive special attention as part of Indonesia's forest and land fire (karhutla) response efforts.…