Tag: Indonesia
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Craziness and Chaos in Canggu
For the final stop of our Indonesia leg, we decided on Canggu, Bali. We’d originally considered Uluwatu for the great surf, but after talking with some fellow backpackers, we learned that Uluwatu was way out of our price range. Canggu is generally a lot more affordable and backpacker-friendly with surf spots for all levels. It…
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Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan? Why We Chose Lembongan
Nusa Penida is one of the most famous islands in Indonesia due to its iconic viewpoint at Kelingking Beach. At the top of the cliff, you have sensational views of the rock formation and beach with monkeys lining the safety fence. If you want to visit the beach itself, you have a steep set of…
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One Week in the Gilis
The Gili islands are famous for their fantastic snorkeling, good food, and local bars. All three are just a swim away from each other and are very small compared to Lombok. We headed to Gili Trawangan (Gili T) first, the most popular island of the trio as the biggest — approximately three kilometers long and…
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Getting Lost in Lombok, Indonesia
Before this trip, I was only vaguely familiar with Asia’s geography. I knew what freshman year World Geography had taught me and that was where my knowledge ended. Planning this Southeast Asia trip introduced me to islands, cities, and popular tourist destinations that I’d never heard of before. So after we spent a day in…
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24 Hours in Ubud
Arriving in Bali after Singapore was a breath of fresh air — literally. Indonesia is the least hot and humid of the countries we’ll be visiting since it’s their winter, and I was thrilled to not be sweating out of every pore. We headed straight to Ubud after landing in the evening. It was about…
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