Traveling Wizard

Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has addressed the increasing issue of illegal tourism villas in Bali . Speaking at the World Water Conference in Bali, Minister Uno pointed out that numerous villas are bypassing essential construction and business permits. He cited several illegal villas being misused , including a private tourism villa in Canggu that was recently found to be a drug production site. This discovery led to the arrest of four individuals who were using Sunny Villa for methadone production and marijuana cultivation. Minister Uno also noted that many private villas lack proper construction permits or violate their initial permits. He stressed that many villas operate without the required business and tourism licenses. At the Standardisation and Certification of the Tourism Sector meeting in Kuta, Bali, Minister Uno explained that the lack of proper permits for tourism businesses in many villas leads to illegal activities like drug

An Australian mother is warning others about the potential hazards of black henna tattoos after her nine-year-old daughter suffered a severe allergic reaction, resulting in permanent scarring. Kaitlyn Salter, from Melbourne, shared her distressing experience, hoping to prevent other travelers from facing similar ordeals. The trouble began when Salter’s daughter, Imogen, decided to get a temporary henna tattoo during their visit to Kuta beach . Initially selecting a turtle design, Imogen was later convinced by another artist to change it to a wolf design. The artist began applying the tattoo without providing any warning about the potential risks. Two days later, Imogen’s arm developed painful blisters. Despite immediate treatment with antiseptic cream and subsequent use of antibiotics and antihistamines, her condition worsened significantly. The allergic reaction resulted in a severe scar that required numerous doctor visits and stronger medications upon their return to Melbourne.