They say good things (or maybe it’s bad things) happen in threes. That’s definitely the case for the Gili Islands, a group of three tiny coral islands off the coast of Lombok. I’ve already taken you on a tour of Trawangan (the largest) and Meno (the smallest), so it’s time to complete the trilogy. Where … Read more
Gili Meno is the “upmarket honeymoon” member of the main Gili Islands group, a set of three small islands off the coast of Lombok. It’s perfect for lazy beach holidays, honeymoons and anytime you want some respite from the bustle of Bali. It’s also a great option for budget travellers as there are plenty of … Read more
This post was first published in 2015, but I’ve been to a lot more Southeast Asia beaches since then so it needed an update! Are you planning a trip to Southeast Asia? There’s so much to see – from ancient history, pulsating cities and stunning natural wonders, but perhaps the biggest draw in the region is the … Read more
A short boat ride away from Bali lies the relatively undeveloped island of Nusa Lembongan. It’s one of the three “Nusa Islands” — the others being Ceningan and Penida — and is by far the most popular one to stay on. This Nusa Lembongan travel guide will show you the best places to visit on … Read more
Where are the best rice terraces in Bali? That’s a question I asked myself recently when I was planning my honeymoon to Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands. Central Bali has a lot to offer, from volcano hikes to monkey forests, but one of the highlights of a trip to the interior is seeing a … Read more
Venture away from the coast and into the hills and you’ll find the true beauty of Bali. Rice terraces, volcano views, temples, waterfalls and a forest full of monkeys are all easily reached from Ubud, the most popular tourist town in Central Bali. It’s a great town to just kick back and relax (especially if … Read more
Gili Trawanagan is one of three tiny islands off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia. It’s a paradise of white sand beaches, cool accommodation and beachside bars — but where are the best beaches on Gili Trawangan? We cycled around the island during our honeymoon to find out — and I returned in 2022 to see … Read more
Despite being so close to Bali, Lombok sees a fraction of the tourist traffic of its famous friend. We headed to Lombok in search of great beaches and a relaxing resort stay on our recent honeymoon in Indonesia. Where are the best beaches near Kuta, Lombok? Keep reading to find out! Selong Belanak We rented … Read more