Tropical islands are meant to serve one purpose: to entertain the tourists that are tired of their daily lives. Lying under the sun, walking around on the beaches and swimming in the crystal clear water seems like the perfect remedy for a hard year. Gili Layar, the island we’re reviewing in this article, is perfect […]

The Gili islands are the pride and joy of Lombok. They offer white-sand beaches, turquoise seas, birds in the sky, fish under the water, and romantic nights around the campfire. Today we’ll talk about Gili Rengit, one of the least known members of the Gili family. It’s located in South West Lombok, right between Anyaran, […]

The citizens of Lombok like to say that it doesn’t matter where you are – what matters is the state of your mind and the connection you make with the place you arrive in. Can’t argue with that, can you? I’ve been to many tourist magnets around the world, and am happy to say that […]

Welcome to East Lombok Regency, dear friends. It is a very beautiful region with lots of waterfalls, beaches, temples, and Mount Rinjani on top of it all. Our focus today will be on Gili Lampu, a wonderful “secret island” located just off the coast. Go ahead and check out the map: can you see that […]

Let be honest: before reading this article, you were confident that there are only 3 Gili Islands in the world and they are all in West Lombok Regency. Well, that’s not really true. Overall, there are 30+ Gilis out there (some say 33, some even claim 35) and they are scattered all over the place. […]

If you’re one of those folks that think there are only 3 Gili Islands in Lombok, this article will be especially revealing for you. First of all, there are 33+ Gilis in the area; second, Trawangan and its twins aren’t the obvious leaders. True, the tourists looking for comfort, advanced infrastructure, and fun, will definitely […]

Lawang-East Lombok Regency isn’t nearly as popular among tourists as Central and West Regencies. True, Mount Rinjani is in the east, but that’s pretty much the only famous landmark on the island (at least in the northern areas). However, there’s a lot of “talent” in that part of Lombok and today I want to introduce […]

According to the official statistics, there are 33 Gili Islands in Lombok. That’s right – there are more than three. However, some of them aren’t even mapped and only the locals know about them. As for Gili Petagan, it’s one of the sweetest spots for the fans of solitude and tranquility. It’s not nearly as […]

You might’ve already heard about the beautiful Pink Beach. It’s located in the Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency, and is becoming more and more popular as the foreigners are starting to learn about it. As always in Lombok, the tourists don’t usually stay in one place for long and prefer to go around, see as […]

Usually, when asked about the Gili Islands, we instantly think about the famous trio in the north-west corner of Lombok. Yes, I’m talking about Trawangan, Meno, and Air. However, those aren’t the only Gilis in the area. In the south-western corner, you’ll find Gili Nanggu, Sudak, Gede, and other exceptional islands with a different atmosphere. […]