Indonesia

Arm bone of small ‘hobbit’ human that lived hundreds of thousands of years ago discovered on Indonesian island

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Arm bone of small ‘hobbit’ human that lived hundreds of thousands of years ago discovered on Indonesian island

A recently found jawbone, arm bone fragment and teeth collected from an archaeological site in Indonesia revealed a diminutive ancestor of humans dubbed a “hobbit” who lived around 700,000 years ago.  The “hobbit,” named after J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, is believed to be even smaller than a previously discovered human “hobbit” descendant from 60,000 … Read more

Model blasts budget airline for ‘refusing to serve free water’

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Model blasts budget airline for ‘refusing to serve free water’

A Jetstar passenger has blasted the budget airline, claiming she was refused free water on a flight from Bali to Perth. Dasha Daley, who is a Perth-based adult content creator, took aim at the Aussie carrier in a TikTok video over the weekend. “The joys of flying Jetstar; when you buy a bottle of water … Read more

Oldest known picture story dating back 51,000 years discovered in Indonesian cave

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Oldest known picture story dating back 51,000 years discovered in Indonesian cave

The oldest known surviving picture story in the world has been found in a cave in Indonesia. The painting, which depicts three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig, was discovered in a limestone cave called Leang Karampuang on the island of Sulawesi, and is at least 51,200 years old, according to archaeologists. The international … Read more

I’ve been living off the grid on a remote tropical island for 3 years — this is the worst part

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I’ve been living off the grid on a remote tropical island for 3 years — this is the worst part

This couple is riding the wave of their new life. Surfers Marjolein and her partner An ditched their regular jobs and homes to move to a remote tropical island, live off the land and surf any time they wanted. The couple moved to a remote tropical island to live off the land and surf any time … Read more

I thought I had come down with the flu on vacation — it was dengue fever

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I thought I had come down with the flu on vacation — it was dengue fever

A British content creator on vacation in Bali thought she had come down with the flu — but she had actually contracted dengue fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that can be fatal if left untreated. “I genuinely thought I had the flu, and I was expecting it to go fairly quickly,” Emma Cox, … Read more

This secret Maldives alternative is even more luxurious

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This secret Maldives alternative is even more luxurious

Why do Americans go to the Maldives when they could stay in the Caribbean? Why do we suffer grueling flights, dizzying jet lag and prices known to rattle pacemakers for what amounts to a holiday in the sun? We also have sun. Florida has sun. The US Virgin Islands have sun. The answer, whether we … Read more

Feisty monkey snatches tourist’s passport in Bali in hilarious video: ‘Hard lesson’

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Feisty monkey snatches tourist’s passport in Bali in hilarious video: ‘Hard lesson’

A feisty monkey has torn up a tourist’s passport in Bali leaving the woman aghast and unable to salvage it. The video of the unfortunate incident was posted on the Instagram page Idiots in Bali. While it is unknown how the monkey got its hands on the priceless document, the woman in the video did … Read more

World’s top travel destinations revealed for 2024: Did your favorite make the list?

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World’s top travel destinations revealed for 2024: Did your favorite make the list?

Time to book that trip! The list of the world’s top travel destinations for 2024 has been revealed by TripAdvisor. The premier locale for the third year running was Dubai, which “mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment,” according to TripAdvisor. Travelers specifically noted that the City of Gold is a … Read more

Bali residents predict Fatboy Slim’s NYE concert will end in nightmare

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Bali residents predict Fatboy Slim’s NYE concert will end in nightmare

Residents of a Balinese village are begging tourists to stay away from British mega DJ Fat Boy Slim’s New Year’s Eve show at a local beach club over fears it could send the area into chaos. More than 20,000 party goers are expected to descend on the small hamlet of Berawa, located in Bali’s hipster … Read more

I ate raw steak for 100 consecutive days — I’ve never felt better

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I ate raw steak for 100 consecutive days — I’ve never felt better

A job well-done? Pauly Long, 30, says he feels great after eating raw steak for 100 consecutive days. The so-called “Testicle King,” who lives in Bali, Indonesia, ate a variety of foods growing up, but decided to limit his diet after developing stomach issues five years ago. “I wanted to experiment and see how I … Read more

Tourists baffled by mysterious objects left on the ground all over Bali

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Tourists baffled by mysterious objects left on the ground all over Bali

A baffled Australian tourist has taken to social media to ask why he keeps seeing so many small baskets left on the ground in Bali. And frequent travelers had one stern warning for him: don’t stand on them. The baskets are presented with incense sticks and filled with things like fruits and flowers, or even … Read more

Tourist ‘disgusted’ by dirty discovery at beach oasis

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Tourist ‘disgusted’ by dirty discovery at beach oasis

A tourist visiting Bali, Indonesia, said she was left “disgusted” by the amount of trash floating in ocean waters where many vacationers spend their days snorkeling and swimming.  “I was disgusted,” Sara Walsh, 25, of Massachusetts, told SWNS News.  “It felt gross jumping into the water. I stayed in for maybe 30 seconds,” Walsh added.  Walsh owns a … Read more

I booked an Airbnb for my family — I accidentally reserved an entire hotel

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I booked an Airbnb for my family — I accidentally reserved an entire hotel

A TikToker was shocked to discover that she accidentally reserved an entire hotel for her family vacation in Bali, Indonesia. Jas posted a TikTok last week explaining how she snagged a hotel for her family of seven thinking she had reserved a private villa. The video quickly went viral, amassing over 3 million views, as … Read more

I was charged $1,000 in Bali because my passport was dirty

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I was charged ,000 in Bali because my passport was dirty

A Melbourne, Australia woman has issued a dire warning to Australians traveling overseas after she was allegedly conned out of $1000 at Bali airport by border staff. Monique Sutherland and her 60-year-old mother were jetting off to the Indonesian province for a “much-needed” holiday. When the pair checked into the Batik Air counter at Tullamarine … Read more

McDonald’s launches $200 wedding package in historic menu change

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McDonald’s launches 0 wedding package in historic menu change

You may now kiss the McBride. Fast food giant McDonald’s announced last month that it is now offering a $200 wedding plan for those who wish to have the golden arches cater their big day. According to a post on the company’s Indonesian Instagram account, the wedding package includes 100 chicken sandwiches and 100 packs of … Read more

Bali locals are sick of tourists seeking enlightenment—and get-rich-quick guru money

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Bali locals are sick of tourists seeking enlightenment—and get-rich-quick guru money

Bali has become the land of sand, sun — and schemes. Charmed by Instagram accounts and episodes of “House Hunters International,” soul-seeking Americans are flocking to the Indonesian island to reinvent themselves as travel influencers, yoga instructors, life coaches and sex gurus. And they’re ripe for get-rich-quick hustles. In the town of Canggu — nicknamed Mosgu … Read more

An elephant bit me while I was on vacation, it completely crushed my arm

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An elephant bit me while I was on vacation, it completely crushed my arm

A woman holidaying in Bali revealed how she got her arm stuck in an elephant’s mouth with the “terrifying” ordeal costing her $10,000 in medical bills. Beth Bogar, from New Hampshire, was at the popular Mason Elephant Park & Lodge — the only dedicated and certified elephant rescue park in Ubud — with her husband … Read more

Vacation spots finally start to fight back against tourist ‘imbeciles’

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Vacation spots finally start to fight back against tourist ‘imbeciles’

It’s the new R&R: rude and raring to go. These days, vacations aren’t just a time to relax — they’re a chance to behave badly. Take the almost three dozen swimmers recently busted for hassling a pod of dolphins in the waters off Hawaii’s Big Island, menacing the creatures as they tried to swim away. … Read more

American influencer living in Bali: Police won’t stop my stalker

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American influencer living in Bali: Police won’t stop my stalker

An American influencer is living in fear on the paradise island of Bali after an alleged online stalker has landed in Indonesia and threatened to kidnap her. Arizona native Alexandra Saper, a travel influencer and self-empowerment coach with more than 96,000 Instagram followers, has shut down her business and gone into hiding, she told The … Read more

Penis-shaped rock believed to ‘improve performance in bed’ attracts visitors

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Penis-shaped rock believed to ‘improve performance in bed’ attracts visitors

Forget the Hard Rock Cafe, this hard rock is the latest tourist attraction. Men from near and far are visiting this bizarre penis-shaped landform with hopes some of its mythical sexual magic will rub off — or help them find a soulmate. Locals and tourists in Indonesia are floating along the rocky inlets in Sukabumi … Read more