Explore Gili Trawangan: Nightlife, Restaurants, Sunset Spots

Gili Trawangan is an incredible island in Indonesia that is easy to get to by boat from Bali or by boat from an island called Lombok. I’ve compiled a simple Gili Trawangan travel guide, including suggestions for restaurants, nightlife, and sunset spots. My Favorite Gili Trawangan Restaurants: Restaurants on Gili T are just okay, in … More Explore Gili Trawangan: Nightlife, Restaurants, Sunset Spots

Exploring the Gili Islands in Indonesia: A Complete Travel Guide

On my trip to Indonesia, after spending 10 days in Bali I embarked on a journey to a group of islands called The Gili Islands that I have dreamt of traveling to for years. The Gili islands are made up of three separate islands: Gili Trawangan (Gili T): This is know as the “party island.” … More Exploring the Gili Islands in Indonesia: A Complete Travel Guide

Ultimate Bali Travel Guide: Accommodation, Activities, and Food Recommendations

Top Recommendations for Your Bali Adventure Planning a trip to Bali can be overwhelming with so many incredible things to see and do. Bali is a large island, and with its traffic, destinations can be quite spread out. Choosing the right areas and accommodations is crucial, as most popular spots are typically 1-2 hours apart. … More Ultimate Bali Travel Guide: Accommodation, Activities, and Food Recommendations

Bali Trip Planning: Visa, Accommodations, and Local Recommendations

Key facts about Bali: Bali is, in fact, an island in Indonesia Most people need* a visa to enter the country Bali has its own language, culture, and religion that is quite different from the rest of Indonesia Getting to Bali: Fly into Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The airport is in Denpasar, which is … More Bali Trip Planning: Visa, Accommodations, and Local Recommendations

Exploring Yala National Park: Tips and Anticlimactic Reality

What a whirlwind of a week. After spending a fantastic time at Hiriketiya beach in Sri Lanka, the rainy season began to roll in, and the show was stolen. What I anticipated to be simple bursts of island-style rain turned out to be days of pouring rain, damp hair, and grey skies. My biggest tip … More Exploring Yala National Park: Tips and Anticlimactic Reality

Discovering Hiriketiya: The Bali of Sri Lanka for Surfing and Relaxation

What a week it has been! From departing my Worldpackers exchange early learning how to surf, it’s crazy how much can happen quickly. Let’s start with Worldpackers: While the place was really cute and had a lot of potential, it just wasn’t well managed. Due to being poorly managed, it made for an uncomfortable experience … More Discovering Hiriketiya: The Bali of Sri Lanka for Surfing and Relaxation