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Customer books Bali tour but it gets cancelled due to Covid; after pandemic, travel agency keeps rescheduling it, court awards him Rs 1.12 lakh payout

A Kerala consumer commission ordered a travel agency to refund Rs 82,500. The agency failed to conduct a Bali tour or return the money for years. It also awarded Rs 25,000 for mental agony and Rs 5,000 for costs. The commission found deficiency in service and unfair trade practice by…

The Economic Times

Huge volcano eruption disrupts flights for 270,000 passengers across Indonesia

More than a dozen flights to and from Bali's main airport have been affected, while eight airports across Indonesia were forced to close entirely

The Independent UK

Restaurant burns down in blaze sparked by balloons

Flames tore through the thatched roof of a famous restaurant, Chez Gado Gado, in Seminyak, Bali.

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Georgia and Armenia Budget Travel Guide for Indians: The Caucasus Circuit That Costs Less Than Europe

Why These Two Countries Keep Getting SkippedMost Indian travelers routing through the Middle East on a layover have flown within an hour of Tbilisi without knowing it. Georgia and Armenia don't appear on the standard shortlist, Bali, Europe, Thailand, Dubai, because no one in your extended family has been there…

Times Life

What is Bali’s sacred day of silence and what are the rules?

Tourists and locals are expected to stay indoors during the day of silence

The Independent UK

Internet Spots a Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Parallel After Swiss Tourist's Bali Videos Lead to Prison Sentence

The Swiss tourist's case has drawn comparisons with Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who previously faced prison time in the Philippines over disruptive online content.

International Business Times UK

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Swiss tourist gets 1-year jail in Bali for mocking Hindu festival, calling tradition ‘crazy’

A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for mocking the Hindu festival Nyepi, also known as the Day of Silence, after posting videos on Instagram showing himself violating restrictions during the sacred observance.

The Times of India

Tourist jailed in Bali for mocking religious holiday on Instagram

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The Independent UK

Swiss tourist jailed for being out on beach and calling Bali’s sacred day of silence ‘crazy’

Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was convicted on Thursday of insulting a religious observance under Indonesia's new criminal code

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Swiss tourist sentenced to year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence

During his trial, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen told the court he had never intended to insult the Hindu holiday or the Balinese people.

Euronews

Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence

A court in Bali has sentenced a Swiss tourist to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Hindu observance

The Independent UK

CDC Has Issued Its Only Active Zika Travel Notice, and It Is for One of Asia's Most Popular Vacation Islands

The CDC issued a Level 2 Zika travel notice for Indonesia after infections were reported among travelers returning from Bali.

Medical Daily

Rescuers evacuate more than 200 from a ferry fire that left at least 1 dead near Bali

Rescuers saved 211 people from a ferry fire near Bali island. One passenger's body was recovered after the blaze erupted at sea. The Putri Yasmin ferry was carrying vehicles and motorcycles when the fire started. Rough seas and high waves complicated the extensive rescue operation efforts. Authorities are investigating the…

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One dead and scored rescued from burning passenger ferry near Bali

Rough seas are complicating rescue efforts amid Indonesia’s second ferry fire incident in days

The Times of India

One dead, 172 rescued after Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire

A tragic incident unfolded when a ferry, the Putri Yasmin, traveling from Bali to Lombok, caught fire, resulting in one death and the rescue of 172 individuals. The rescue mission encountered significant difficulties, due to tumultuous seas with waves reaching four meters. At the time of the blaze, the ferry…

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“Man Next To Your Bed”: Young Woman Urges Travelers To Be Careful After Nightmare Bali Experience

“Why would you wear a Rolex in Bali?”

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‘Just the tip of the iceberg’: how a Bali run club reignited tourist tensions on holiday island

Accusations Indonesians were being excluded deepened a sense of frustration held by some residents on the island

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The Conversation

Bali’s traditional boats embody centuries of maritime tradition – but they’re quickly disappearing

Five decades ago, Bali’s coastline was adorned with traditional fishing canoes with colourful carvings of mythical elephant-fish. Where did they go?

International Business Times UK

Two Dutch Expats Blacklisted From Bali After Run Club's 'Western Names' Sparks Discrimination Row

Two Dutch nationals have been banned from Indonesia for allegedly organising a Bali run club that excluded locals, sparking discrimination claims and visa regulation concerns.

International Business Times UK

'Instant Karma': Crypto Scammer Who Mocked Kids With Cancer Robbed of $14,000 in Bali

Ronnie Magrehbi, a controversial crypto figure, claims $14,000 was stolen by Australian girls in Bali. The incident led to their arrest, highlighting Magrehbi's troubled past and ongoing legal issues.

The Independent UK

4 ways to steal the style from exotic holiday getaways

Bringing vacation-inspired vibes into your home is easier than you think, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Bangkok Post

Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free'

PARIS - Two hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are still born into bondage.

Livingetc

In This New Hidden Bali Hotel, 'Cosmic Tropical' Interiors Set the Tone for a Whimsical and Sustainable, yet Luxurious Stay

Who said sustainability has to be boring? At Ubud's Moon Gang, Sydney studio YSG conjures a vision of a future where humans and the environment are as one

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From Setback to Turning Point — This Toronto Penthouse's 1980s Shell Set the Scene for a Home With "the Emotional Qualities of a Boutique Hotel"

An urban retreat with a characterful past, the home echoes the American Southwest's earthy landscapes, Bali's tropical calm, and the spiritedness of an Austin hospitality favorite

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