National (Indonesia)

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — It was supposed to be the first day of a two-day island-hopping adventure through the waters...

Two Chinese Tourists Die While Snorkeling Near Labuan Bajo’s Kelor Island

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – Two Chinese tourists died while snorkeling near Kelor Island, one of the most popular stops on...

Labuan Bajo and Sumba Just Got Closer as New Direct Flights Make Island-Hopping Easier

Exploring two of eastern Indonesia's most spectacular islands is about to become much simpler. Starting July 23, 2026, Wings Air...

Direct Flights Between Labuan Bajo and Makassar Open a New Route to Komodo

Starting July 19, travelers will be able to fly directly between Labuan Bajo and Makassar, making it easier than ever...

Photo: Screenshot of the *Somerdive* phinisi boat on fire in the waters off Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, early Tuesday morning (July 14, 2026).

Generator Fire Sparks Alarm on Tourist Pinisi Boat in Labuan Bajo, No Injuries Reported

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — A brief but dramatic fire aboard a traditional Indonesian pinisi tourist boat sparked concern in one...

Pink Beach at Komodo National Park (Photograph: Lee Risar / Shutterstock)

Komodo National Park Rebounds to Record Numbers After Deadly Shipwreck Forced January Shutdown

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia - For a few tense weeks at the start of the year, one of Indonesia's most iconic...

Photo collage of two ships that sank on the same day in Labuan Bajo (Source: Internet)

Bali Update

Two Tourist Boats Strike Coral Reefs in Komodo National Park on the Same Day

July 12, 2026

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Two tourist boats struck coral reefs in separate incidents inside and around Komodo National Park on...

Photo: Sixteen Uzbek nationals have been taken into custody at the Class I TPI Immigration Office in Kupang. They had previously been stranded at Kampung Air Panas Beach in Bandar Village, Pantar District, Alor, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). (Simon Selly/detikBali)

16 Uzbek Nationals Found Stranded on Remote Indonesian Island as Authorities Probe Possible Smuggling Network

July 11, 2026

KUPANG, Indonesia — Indonesian immigration authorities are investigating a highly unusual case involving 16 Uzbek nationals who were found stranded...

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted at 6:22 PM WITA on Friday (June 19, 2026). (Photo: PVMBG)

Weather & Natural Events

Mount Lewotobi Erupts Again in Eastern Indonesia, Travelers Advised to Avoid Exclusion Zone

July 11, 2026

FLORES, Indonesia — Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted again on Saturday morning, sending an ash...

Photo: The speedboat *Hook Up* struck a reef in the waters off Bidadari Island, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Saturday (July 11, 2026). (Courtesy)

Tourist Speedboat Runs Aground Near Labuan Bajo, Captain Injured as Six Passengers Escape Unhur