There’s so many bars and restaurants on Gili T, you’re not going to go hungry.Gil
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Getting around in Asia – all the modes of transport
Figuring out how to get from A to B and anywhere in between can be a bit of a mine field. Each place has it’s own rules, modes of transport and pricing structures. Here’s how we did it and a few things we learned along the way, hopefully making getting around in Asia a bit easier for you.
What to do on Gili T – The beautiful busy island
Most of our ‘things to do’ revolve around ‘what we’re going to eat’, but Gili T also offered some cool activities, which I wouldn’t miss.
Finding Orangutans in Bukit Lawang
We had decided before we left New Zealand that while we were going to try and be as flexible as possible with our plans, there were some ‘must do’s’ that we weren’t going to compromise on, even if it was a little pricey or out of the way. Seeing Orangutans in the North Sumatran jungle was definitely one of those.
Things to do in Ubud
As the art and cultural hub in Bali, there’s plenty to keep yourself entertained in Ubud for a good couple of days. Here’s what we did.
Where to eat and drink on Gili Air
Where we were staying was handy to the strip of bars and restaurants on the right side of the island. I would recommend a similar location, giving you all the choices for lunch, dinner and drinks. But one of the things we loved most about the island, was the simple and delicious food options you could get right on the beach, or from a cart on the side of the road. A hawker on the beach offering mango and pineapple was an incredible experience, while the corn on the cob rivalled that offered only on Gili T.
How to keep yourself entertained on Gili Air
Given Gili Air is set up as the less hectic of the Gilis you’ll spend most of your time relaxing, and not doing much else. As much as we like sitting on the beach, reclining in a lounger, it’s nice to see a bit of where you’re staying, so we did some walking and cycling too. The bars along the right side of the island all seem to have loungers, but some you’ll have to pay for, others will let you use if you’re purchasing food and drink. You’ll find loungers on the Gili’s are at least half the price of Bali.
Gili Air
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.