The Gilis are three small islands to the east of Bali. Each island has its own reputation: Gili Trawangan (or "Gili T") is known for partying, Gili Air is supposed to be the relaxed island, and Gili Meno is for honeymooners. Since I was traveling solo, I skipped Gili Meno and spent time on Gili … Continue reading Gili Trawangan and Gili Air
Month: September 2017
Bali: Sanur and Canggu
Continuing from my last post, I'll talk about Sanur and Canggu, two other areas in Bali that I visited. SANUR I stayed Sanur for a couple of nights. It was perfectly fine but didn't make much of an impression on me. The town was full of couples and families, and I saw only a handful … Continue reading Bali: Sanur and Canggu
Bali: Seminyak and Ubud
I visited four areas in Bali during a week and a half. I'll focus on Seminyak and Ubud in this post and will talk about Sanur and Canggu in my next one. SEMINYAK AND NUSA PENIDA Before visiting Bali, I was most familiar with Kuta, one of the more famous/notorious areas. It's known for its … Continue reading Bali: Seminyak and Ubud
Bromo and Ijen
I visited two volcanoes on eastern side of Java. The first was Mount Bromo, which was about a 1.5-hour drive from Probolinggo, the town where I stayed. My homestay in Probolinggo arranged transport to Mount Bromo, which required a 2 AM wakeup call to watch sunrise. My Dutch roommate and I must have been excited … Continue reading Bromo and Ijen
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