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When I returned to Bali recently—my second time on that Indonesian island—it got me thinking about why second-time trips are uniquely rewarding. There’s something very special about coming back to a place...
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Bali is unlike any other place in the world. Among seasoned travelers, this Indonesian island has long been a word-of-mouth sensation—on par with destinations like Thailand or Mexico’s Tulum—and the one you...
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Lombok, often referred to as Bali’s quieter sibling, has sweeping coastlines, white sand beaches, lust-worthy surf and one of Indonesia’s most sought-after mountain treks. Calling it diverse would be an understatement. It’s...
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According to the international media outlet Travel + Leisure, Gili Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, is the most searched destination on Google by those living in the United States in 2024.Such discovery, first...
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Traveling through Southeast Asia is a rite of passage for many backpackers on a budget, but this stunning region also appeals to vacationers looking for adventure, nature, or to lounge on a...
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You’re not alone if you are looking for a spectacular place to visit in July. Around the world, it is a popular month for visiting a new country, because you’ll have some...
Gaining popularity with intrepid backpackers just a few decades ago, Lombok’s Gili Islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air – have been a budget travel hotspot ever since. While midrange...
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This is a guest post by Luca Saunders. For the intrepid adventurers among us, Indonesia’s island of Lombok is heaven. Off the beaten track and away from the overrated city of Kuta...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThe world’s largest archipelago nation, sprawling more than 5,000km along the equator, Indonesia attracts superlatives....
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Indonesia has been hit by a volcanic eruption just days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the islands.Mount Soputan in Sulawesi has erupted, throwing ash more than 6,000 metres into the air...
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Raw natural magnetism, historic sites and amazing beaches: Lombok is ready to steal the spotlight as Indonesia’s next island darling. Previously recognised simply as Bali’s sister island, Lombok is now a full-grown...
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This week's winning entry Gili Islands, Indonesia Walking on the pristine beaches of the Gili Islands, Indonesia, one could be forgiven for mistaking their surroundings for the set of the film “Cast...
