Imagine Bali as more than a dot on the map. Think of it as a rhythm of sun-drenched beaches, tropical jungles alive with ...

Indonesia is one of the world’s most diverse archipelagos, boasting over 17,000 islands, each with its own culture, landscapes, and adventures. While Bali and Java often dominate travel itineraries, ...

Sixty years ago, half a million Indonesians were killed in anti-Communist purges. On Bali, resorts and clubs were built atop ...

Reporting from Ubud, Indonesia — Given the situation, I was moving as fast as I could. I was walking cautiously on a foot-wide earthen berm separating water-soaked rice paddies. A big cross-body ...

DENPASAR, Indonesia — The Indonesian resort island of Bali reopened for international travelers to visit its shops and white-sand beaches for the first time in more than a year Thursday — if they're ...

Long before US tourists first discovered the enormous crested waves that lash Bali's lush southern coastline, back in the early 1930s, the soft-sand beach of Kuta belonged entirely to local villagers.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Jun 30, 2025, 09:32am EDT Sri Lanka became an independent country on ...

At last count, Indonesia was made up of 14,752 different islands, yet not a day that goes by where you can scroll through social media without seeing photos of travelers exploring Bali. Now don’t get ...