Gili Air, one of the three Gili Islands has a different vibe from Gili T. The island on the whole didn’t have the wow factor for us that Gili T did, but it should definitely still be on your list of places to go as there’s still clear turquoise waters to discover, beaches, good places to eat and drink and time to relax.
Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan or Gili T as it’s more commonly known is the biggest of the three Gili islands and the most developed. The main road at the front of the island where the ferries come in is lined with bars, restaurants and dive shops. This is where you’ll find the majority of the eating options, with only a handful more scattered across the island.
Gili Islands
Located a couple of hours by ferry from Bali, The Gili Islands are made up of three small islands, Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan, more commonly referred to as ‘Gili T’. They’re a tiny slice of the good life and it’s very easy to see why they’re one of ‘the’ destinations in South East Asia.
Our top places to visit in Lembongan
The island isn’t very big and a day is plenty to get around so hop on a scooter and check these spots out. We started with the Devil’s Tear.
Nusa Lembongan
We didn’t know too much about the island before getting there, only that it was beautiful and we should definitely make the stop on the way to the Gilis. We’re glad we did. Turquoise waters, golden sand and beachside bars made this place ‘the dream’.
Where to eat and drink in Seminyak
So we weren’t exactly sticking to a strict budget when we arrived in Seminyak, given it was the start of our South East Asia adventure. It was our turn to splurge, indulge and try the best of the local spots, which we’d heard so much about. The places below didn’t disappoint.
10 day itinerary for Bali
10 day itinerary for Bali – Whether you’ve got one or two weeks for your trip in Bali, below is the route we took and would recommend to others. While not all the places below are the usual tourist traps i.e. Sanur, the slower pace of life is nicer than the hustle and bustle of Seminyak and Kuta. Note to reader: Stay away from Kuta. It’s a hole.