Articles tagged ‘Gili Islands’
Lombok - the next tourist paradise
By Nick | November 23rd, 2007 |
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Lombok is the island located directly east of Bali across the 1300m deep Lombok Strait. Anyone who has visited Bali and Lombok will tell you the latter has a fraction of the tourism of Bali. Lombok (4,725 km² ) is roughly the same size as Bali with roughly the same population (2.5 million), however it [...]
Accommodation on Gili Air
By Nick | May 23rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
A map of Gili Air shows that most of the accommodation is on the west and south coasts. There is also a mosque on the south coast, which may be one of the reasons the local population, of 1,000 Muslims, keep a tight lid on the partying activities. Late night action is limited to 3 [...]
Lombok overview
By Nick | November 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Bali’s neighbor to the east is Lombok. The island offers and interesting alternative, to fast developing, and often ‘in your face’ Bali.
Gili Island hopping boats Lombok
By Nick | November 2nd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
In the Gili Islands, there is no shortage of small local boats willing to transport you, from island to island and back to the mainland. None of boats has any kind of safety equipment and the waters around the Gili’s can be choppy. Regardless, they are a handy form of transport and make exploring the [...]
Gili Meno: Nuts & Bolts
By Nick | November 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Located in the middle of the 3 Gili Islands, Gili Meno is the quietest island with the least infrastructure.
Gili Air: Nuts & Bolts
By Nick | November 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Gili Air is the second largest island of the 3 Gili Islands. It is also the second busiest.
Extra info submitted by Baliblog reader Peter
By Nick | November 1st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday I wrote an article about the Gili Islands. Baliblog reader Peter sent me some extra info.
Boats in Lombok & the Gili Islands
By Nick | October 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Herre is a quick glance at boat transport in Lombok & the Gili Islands.
Diving in the Gili Islands overview
By Nick | October 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Gili Islands are never going to win any prizes for the quality of marine life, ask anyone in the diving business. If you are looking for spectacular diving, go to Manado in Sulawesi, Komodo, Ambon, or West Papua (Irian Jaya).
Gili Trawangan accommodation
By Nick | October 30th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Looking at a map of Gili Trawangan, you will see that most of the accommodation is located on the south eastern side of the island. This is also the location of most everything else, such as bars and restaurants. For people with money, the best place to stay is probably Vila Almarik on the NE [...]
