Tag Archives: Gili Trawangan
Scuba Diving in the Gili Islands Posted by sasha on Dec 12, 2017
The Gili Islands are a very popular destination in Indonesia, and for good reason. These little idyllic islands off the northwest coast of Lombok feature white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. They’re also a top diving destination, whether you’re a beginner or a pro. Let’s see what it’s like scuba diving in the Gili…
Traveling Around Lombok Posted by sasha on Dec 6, 2017
While Bali gets all the attention when it comes to tourism in Indonesia, its neighbor to the east has a lot to offer as well. Lombok is a fascinating island with so much to see and do. From trekking the 2nd highest volcano in the country, to diving off of idyllic tiny islands, to riding…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Gili T Posted by sasha on Jan 18, 2016
The largest of the three Gili Islands, Gili Trawangan is an awesome place for a vacation. Spend your mornings diving with sea turtles, your afternoons exploring the island on a bicycle, and your evenings feasting at the night market and dancing the night away at one of the tri-weekly parties. Tour this cool Indonesian island…
A Video Guide to Gili Trawangan Posted by sasha on Dec 28, 2015
The larges of the three Gili Islands, Gili Trawangan – or Gili T for short – is full of great activities, tasty food, wild nightlife, and much more. Get a quick snapshot of this awesome Indonesian island in this short video and start planning your trip!
Gili Trawangan Posted by sasha on Dec 21, 2015
Gili Trawangan, or Gili T as it’s most often called, is the largest of the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok. It became popular with backpackers in the 1990s and gained a reputation as a party island because of the abundance of drugs and lack of police presence. These days, however, it…
Take a Video Tour of the Gilis Posted by sasha on Nov 12, 2015
Check out the three Gili Islands of Indonesia in this 3-minute video – beaches, diving, stunning sunsets, night markets, cool bars, and so much more!
A Glance at the Gili Islands Posted by sasha on Nov 9, 2015
Located to the northwest of Lombok are three little islands called the Gili Islands, or ‘Gilis’ for short. Gili Trawangan is the biggest and most western off the mainland followed by Gili Meno and Gili Air (pronounced AH-yer). The islands have only been inhabited by people for about thirty years. Bugis fisherman from Sulawesi were…