Indonesian Budi Ahmad used to live openly as a gay man without fear of becoming a target for violence in the world’s biggest Muslim-majority nation. Not any more. The country of 260 million is in the grip of a moral panic, with critics saying the vulnerable LGBT minority is being used as a political punching […]
Sacred Sites from Around the World Are you are fascinated by spirituality, history, or just curious, sacred sites are appealing to travelers from all over the world. Throughout history, people across all religions and belief systems have erected structures to honor the higher powers. From isolated monasteries to heraldic statues to architectural masterpieces, these spectacular […]
An aircraft operated by the Indonesian low-cost airline Lion Air has crashed while on a domestic flight from Jakarta, the country’s rescue agency confirms. Flight JT610 is operated by a Boeing-737 Max 8, capable of seating up to 210 passengers. Flightradar24 says that the plane was fresh off the assembly line and was delivered to […]
Caution, Scams You May Encounter on Your Vacation Travelers are all prime for hustlers and scammers world wide. Everyone who has been on the road can recount a personal story of being a ‘mark’ while away from home. The 1st and only time it happened to me was in Mexico City 50 years ago on […]
Travel Etiquette: What We All Should Know and Practice Travel is a super experience, but there is an unwritten set of rules governing the travelers behavior. From the expectations of other tourists to ingrained traditions and customs of the country or region we are visiting, and we do not want to offend. To avoid making […]
Travel Warning: Indonesia is Anti-Gay Don’t be fooled in to thinking Bali is some special Buddhist Island, Bali is part of Indonesia and it is an increasingly dangerous place to be Gay. If you are Gay it is probably best to skip Bali, if you do not like a regime that deliberately oppresses Gay people, […]
Travel News: Balloons over Bali The soft adventure options on Bali soar for the skies this week when The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud anchors a 23-metre hot air balloon in its rice paddies and opens the gate on its wicker basket for rides three times a day. Despite the popularity of ballooning tours in […]
Indonesia is under attack from Muslim extremists with the groups staging multiple attacks over several days. Tourists in Indonesia, especially Bali should take extreme caution as the country continues to loose control to fundamentalists. An explosion has hit a police station in Surabaya, Indonesia. It comes a day after coordinated suicide blasts at three churches […]
At least 11 people have been killed in three seemingly coordinated suicide bombings that hit churches in the second-largest city of Indonesia, police said. Dozens of people have been injured. “The victims are still being identified,” said East Java police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera. Police say they have also secured a fourth, unexploded bomb at […]
Indonesia has become a dangerous place for Christians since a wave of fundamentalism swept Jakarta and an Islamist Mayor was installed to power. Travelers should avoid Indonesia including the resort Island of Bali, the scene of a massive attack killing over 200 before. Indonesian Police have confirmed that at least 10 people have been killed […]
The Sanchaya Introduces Mindfulness Retreat With An Indulgent Bent While most practitioners of mindfulness retreat to the pagoda and the sangha for space and community, The Sanchaya is stepping up as an alternative venue for a retreat that indulges silence and calm, to be sure, but great food and fine wine, as well. The 10-hectare […]
Fly Like Marty McFly on The Sanchaya’s New Electric ‘OneWheel+’ Boards The Sanchaya has welcomed self-balancing electric ‘OneWheel+’ boards, giving riders the feeling of flying along one of the world’s most stunning stretches of beach. Similar to protagonist Marty McFly’s iconic hover board in the cult classic trilogy Back to the Future, the estate’s two […]
Julius Baer’s Lifestyle Index 2017: Wealth Report: Asia The Asian wealth management landscape Asia is Julius Baer’s second home market and a powerhouse of global wealth creation. The region’s pool of investable assets held by High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) is on track to reach USD 14.5 trillion by 2020, representing growth of 160% in […]
F1: Malaysian Grand Prix Hamilton on the Pole, Vettel at the Back $RACE Saturday, MercedesAMG’s Lewis Hamilton clinched Pole position at Sepang, while, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel suffered engine issues, putting him at the back of the grid for Sunday’s race. There a bit of drama at the start of Q1 as Mr. Vettel was unable to set […]
F1: Sepang FP1-2, Vettel, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Looking Good $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) team driver, Sebastian Vettel, drove his Ferrari F1 racer to and impressive showing in Friday’s FP1 practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix, having finished as the fastest driver in the 2nd session. Quaint: Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo was surprised. Mr. Vettel posted a new […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Preview Malaysian Grand Prix 2017 $RACE Expect Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to preform, as Sebastian Vettel shrugs off Lewis Hamilton remarks Ferrari has played down the crash out at Sing. 2 weeks ago, and has Mr. Vettel shrugging off Mr. Hamilton’s criticism of his driving. Mr. Vettel crashed out at the 1st lap at […]
Bali in Serious Danger Indonesian authorities are preparing to divert flights to 10 airports across the country, in case an increasingly active volcano on the holiday island of Bali erupts and disrupts travel. Officials have warned that Mount Agung could erupt at any time, prompting several countries, including Australia and Singapore, to issue travel advisories […]
Travel Warning: Bali in Immanent Danger of Volcanic Disaster Ignore calls from the Indonesian Government pronouncing Bali as safe for tourists, it simply is not. The eruption alert was actually raised to the highest level on Friday following a “tremendous increase” in seismic activity. For context, from midnight to noon on Friday, a total of […]
Discovering Bali’s Last Wild Frontier: The Tabanan Regency Few destinations evoke visions of paradise like Bali. With its stepped terraces of rice, dramatic highland gorges, beaches of volcanic sand and omni-present Balinese dance-drama, the name of the place is a panacea. There’s one corner of Bali that remains largely untouched and truly delivers on these […]
US Ban on Laptops in Airline Cabins Lifted The ban on laptops in the cabins of planes flying from the Middle East to the US is over, as federal officials say that large airports in the region have taken other steps to increase security. Those measures include checking electronic devices to make sure they do […]
Travel News: The Sanchaya Blokart Sailing Adventure The Sanchaya is calling on thrill seekers to strap themselves into new wind-powered, three-wheeled karts and reach speeds of up to 60kph on one of the world’s most stunning beaches. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In an Indonesian first, The Sanchaya, a 21-villa and nine suite estate on Indonesia’s […]