Sure, your new year’s resolution could be to quit one of your naughtier habits or schlep down to the gym – or you could just stay resolved to keep doing the fun stuff. Like, say, planning where to stay in 2024. Perhaps enjoying Olympian feats of hospitality in Paris, hanging out on...
Aside from the location of the 3 Gili Islands being closer to Lombok, the biggest way to see ‘are the Gili Islands in Bali?’ is the difference in religion.Bali is primarily Hindu whereas Lombok is Muslim and all 3 Gili Islands are also Muslim. Welcome to Indonesia! Where are the Gili...
Often ignored by those rushing to/from the Gili Islands by speedboat or hopping on/off the ferry to Lombok, Padangbai is delightfullyunpretentious, with a genuine village vibe. Facing a postcard-perfect arched bay and hemmed in by hills, it is spared the unrelenting hotel construction found el...
Bali is a small island located in theIndonesian archipelago, just east of Java and west of Lombok. Part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, Bali is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, which range from lush rice terraces and volcanic mountains to stunning beaches and coral reefs. The island...
Gili Air directly translates to the ‘water island’, a fitting name, indeed. One of three of the Gilis off of the coast ofLombokin Indonesia, this is my favorite of the islands because it has the most balance. It is calmer than Gili Trawangan and has a bit more going on than the ...
Visit Indonesia : is the world's largest archipelago state, consisting of about thirdteen thousand islands stretching from mainland South-East Asia in an arc down to Papua New Guinea and the Australian continent. It has a coastline of about 80,000 kilome
Those who loved their Bali itinerary dream of its misty Hindu temples, rice terraces, and sandy beaches with an almost unhealthy obsessiveness; those who didn’t fight tooth and nail to convince others there are “better,” more off-the-beaten-path places elsewhere in Indonesia and the Southeas...
New Year’s Eve Bali 2025/2026 Fireworks, Events, Where to Go in Kuta One of the most popular locations for New Year’s Eve celebrations is Kuta.Kuta is a vibrant coastal townwhose aura comes alive with loud parties, fun party-goers and a combination of music and dance. Sample any of...
Serebrianskii believes that even though his family has lived in Kazakhstan for three generations, “there is nevertheless something Polish that continues to exist” in him, while Russia seems to be “much further away than, for instance, Thailand”.7 Thus, for members of small ethnic minorities...
Remember most places are crowded until around Jan 4 when the local schools start to go back Orangutan trekking at Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba (largest volcanic lake in the world) for a beach equivalent. (Sumatra, Indonesia... fly to Medan... about one hour flying time from Singapore) ...