Island Hopping (Bali - Lembongan - Gili - Lombok) Stopping in Lembongan on your way to or from the Gili Islands and Lombok. On June 1 Scoot Cruises will restart a daily trip from Sanur - Lembongan - Lombok (Bangsal) - Gili Air - Gili T and back. Search for a trip from Bali to Gili or Lombok and select the 'Island…
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Bounty Cruises, established in the late 1990s were the first operators serving the Gili Islands and Lombok, from Bali. They boasted a 550 seater catamaran, which was by far the largest high-speed vessel sailing the Lombok Strait. Unfortunately, they were forced to suspend their Gili island route due to unexpectedly…
Read more: History of the fast boats in the Gilis
At the beginning of August 2018, a magnitude-7 earthquake struck the island of Lombok. Over 400,000 locals lost their homes. Here is the story of how we (Island Bookings BV) - thanks to the help of many incredibly generous contributors - managed to build 8 homes for some of the most impoverished families, as well as…
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Millions of tourists fly to Bali each year to enjoy the pristine beaches, admire the terraced fields and visit the Hindu temples. The island is usually full of visitors seeking the perfect holiday experience. However, Indonesia's tourism hotspot has fallen eerily quiet since March, with as yet, little sign of…
Read more: Covid-19 effects on Bali Tourism
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. While there is plenty of reason to dispair, we choose to stay positive and look for the bright side! Our oceans have seen several problems resulting from human activity but COVID-19 has forced the world to come to a standstill. Positive impacts to the marine environment…
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Many campaigns around the world are reminding us to “dream now and visit later” as travel restrictions remain in force. The truth is, the world pressed pause, but the destinations haven’t gone dark! So, in this time of global-pandemic, I would like to take you on a virtual tour of the Gili Islands and maybe inspire…
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Top 10 things to do in the Gili Islands The Gili Islands are a tiny archipelago in Indonesia, located northwest of Lombok. The Gili’s consist of three islands: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air and are known for their laid back vibe, amazing underwater world and beautiful white sandy beaches. You can reach the…
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In these unusual times, where half of the Global population is undergoing a Coronavirus lockdown, we can learn from Balinese culture to slow down, embrace the simple things in life, reconnect with our family, nature, and ourselves. On the 25th of March this year, in Bali, locals celebrated Nyepi Day, the island’s New…
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Viewpoint Atuh Beach Nusa Penida I recently visited Nusa Penida and absolutely loved it. Nusa Penida is an island just South of Bali which is very easy to reach by fast boat. Penida is quiet compared to Lembongan and Bali as it is considerably less developed. However there is plenty to see and do! What can you find in…
Read more: My Nusa Penida Day Trip
