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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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Planning a trip to Indonesia soon? This local guide is for you! Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago that contain of thousands beautiful islands that you can explore to the fullest. Our...
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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...
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...
Welcome to AFAR Answers: a deep dive into all your unanswered travel questions. First up: Why are there luggage racks in hotel rooms?For years, I had the same packing routine: Pull my...
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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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Picture this: You open your laptop and look up. And the view isn’t your apartment wall, but a sandy beach or a lush rainforest. This is the reality for many digital nomads....
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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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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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