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Gili Trawangan – A Little Known Gem

Among the idyllic Indonesian islands, and not far from the well known hotspots, lays the island of Gili Trawangan, or Gili T, as it is more affectionately known. Over recent years it has come more and more into the spotlight of tourists that frequent the area, so lets have a […]

Gili Trawangan Turtle Conservation

On the island of Gili Trawangan you can find a locally funded Turtle Conservation and Hatchery area. These exist on each of the Gili islands, however the one on Gili T is the largest. Local islanders assist by rescuing the eggs before they hatch and are taken by predators, and […]

No Hiking On Gili T? Think Again….

Wanting to hike Gili T is not usually at the top of the wish list for a visitor to the tropical island paradise that lays just off the west coast of Lombok. In reality, the vast majority of tourists are there for the pristine beaches, endless views and all night […]

Ijen Volcano – The Trek You Can’t Afford To Miss

Visitors to Kawah Ijen Volcano would be forgiven for thinking they have somehow passed through a portal into some long forgotten mythical land, or perhaps stepped into a dusty old wardrobe and been transported far from where they began in modern day Indonesia. This is a place that is straight […]