Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns that “dirty” period blood will contaminate their holy sites. This ...

BALI, Indonesia – An archaeologist says a structure that is believed to be the remains of an ancient Hindu temple has been unearthed on Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Wayan Swantika of the local ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The Uluwatu area is famous for its surf and peppered with white-sand beaches. Head to Dreamland Beach or Balangan Beach for some of the best (both are especially magical at ...

Bali authorities have issued new guidelines to address “misbehaviour” among foreign tourists in a bid to protect the Indonesian island’s cultural integrity, including a rule prohibiting menstruating ...

Most jaws drop at the sight of Tanah Lot Temple, whose stone ruins and towering stupas date to the 16th century. This stunning religious complex (and impressive architectural feat) sits on a gigantic ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. At high tide, Tanah Lot, a rock formation with a temple (pura) on top, looks ...

Discover Mount Cemeng Temple, also known as Pura Gunung Cemeng—a serene cliffside sanctuary located on Nusa Penida, just off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. This ultra-high-definition aerial footage ...

The temple features on the Indonesian 50,000 Rupiah banknote. When you think of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, your mind probably wanders to the banks of the Ganga, the ghats of Varanasi, or the ...

While planning a trip to Indonesia several months ago, I interviewed Susan Ruddy, who splits her time between Bali and Alaska. “It’s one of the most bio-diverse areas on the planet,” she claimed.