Indonesia West Nusa Tenggara Regency

Gili Trawangan

A small, idyllic Indonesian island known for diving, nightlife, and serene beaches, near Lombok and part of the Gili Islands trio.

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A 90-minute hydrofoil ferry from Padangbai is all it takes to trade Bali for the Gilis, a chain of paradise isles that speckle the waters nearer to Lombok. The first port of call for most boats is the largest of the three: Gili Trawangan. Set aside more time than you think you need for your trip here, because chances are you won’t want to leave. The whole place is ringed by a beachfront of perfect sugar sand. The sea is a glinting azure color. And the nightlife? Well, let’s just say the local free divers and surfers love to let loose with reggae after a long day on (or under) the waves!

jrfrancis 2 years ago

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    Peppered with mystical Hindu temples, writhed in volcano smoke, scented with incense and Javanese coffee beans, and blanketed in emerald rice paddies: Bali is one of the best islands in Indonesia, the fabled Isle of the Gods. And topping all that off are legendary surf swells, powered by the pumping undercurrents of the Indian Ocean […]

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