Things to Do
Swimming with Turtles on Gili Air: The Best Free Activity You Didn’t Know You Needed
Some holidays are measured in cocktails. Others are measured in sunsets. Mine was measured in turtles (and a few cocktails).…
If You Like Piña Coladas, and Not Into Yoga (come with me, I’ll explain)
At my age, I have accepted a few truths about myself. I know all the words to songs that most…
Why do we like holidaying on islands?
I’ve realised that islands are my happy place — and I don’t think I’m alone. First of all, islands have…
An open air gym where the Flintstones meets Survivor
At 55, I’ll have learned that waiting for the “perfect time” to travel solo is a losing game. So this…
Luxury on a Budget: Enjoying the Gili Islands’ Beach Clubs Without Being a Guest
When I first visited the Gili Islands, I assumed the beautiful beachfront lounges I saw—white umbrellas, infinity pools, cocktails served…
Three of my favourite free things to do on Gili Air
When I first stepped off the boat onto Gili Air, I knew this island would suit me. Of the three…
How the ocean swings began on the Gili Islands, and why they took off
The very first ocean swing on Gili Trawangan was built around 2014 by the Hotel Ombak Sunset (sometimes just called…