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If You Like Piña Coladas, and Not Into Yoga (come with me, I’ll explain)

Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili T, Ramblings, Solo Travel, Things to Do

At my age, I have accepted a few truths about myself. I know all the words to songs that most […]

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Top 5 Cultural Mistakes to Avoid in the Gili Islands

Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili T, Things to Do

Behind the tourism of the Gili Islands tours lies a local community with deep cultural and religious roots. The islands

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Why do we like holidaying on islands?

Gili Air, Solo Travel, Things to Do

I’ve realised that islands are my happy place — and I don’t think I’m alone. First of all, islands have

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An open air gym where the Flintstones meets Survivor

Gili Air, Solo Travel, Things to Do

At 55, I’ll have learned that waiting for the “perfect time” to travel solo is a losing game. So this

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I Travel Solo to Find Myself — Not My Ketut

Ramblings, Solo Travel, Things to Do

I’m at that glorious age where I can remember the Naked Gun movies, I know that if someone says “Shirley…”,

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Luxury on a Budget: Enjoying the Gili Islands’ Beach Clubs Without Being a Guest

Accommodation, Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili T, Solo Travel, Things to Do, Where to Stay

When I first visited the Gili Islands, I assumed the beautiful beachfront lounges I saw—white umbrellas, infinity pools, cocktails served

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Three of my favourite free things to do on Gili Air

Gili Air, Solo Travel, Things to Do

When I first stepped off the boat onto Gili Air, I knew this island would suit me. Of the three

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Getting to the Gili Islands from Bali – A Realistic Guide

Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili T, Solo Travel

I’ve travelled long enough to know that getting anywhere truly worthwhile usually takes a bit of effort. The Gili Islands are

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Air-conditioned, central, with an ensuite bathroom for under $32 AUD a night

Accommodation, Gili Air, Solo Travel, Where to Stay

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a place that feels like a little secret — especially when it costs less

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Spotlight on one of my favourite places to stay on Gili Air – PinkCoco

Accommodation, Gili Air, Solo Travel, Where to Stay

There are places you visit, and then there are places that feel as though they’ve been designed with your soul

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