Hello bloggers and faithful readers,
I have been meaning to post this up since I got back from Bali and Europe, however I didn't have much time as I was sorting things out due to what had happened which I will tell you in a bit. I was in Indonesia for about a week and went to Kuta, Bali and as well as Gili Trawangan. So let's get started shall we?
HOW TO GET TO BALI;
The only way from Malaysia to Bali is flying therefore I've managed to get some really good deals off Air Asia.
PEN-KUL-DPS (Denpasar)
Return for RM 550
HOW TO GET TO GILI;
There are many tour desk around in Kuta that could bring you all the way to Gili (Air, Trawangan or Meno). Price range up to RUPIAH 2mil. Cheaper = Slower. We got the mid range which was actually perfect.
RUP3mil return Kuta-Gili Trawangan.
Most of the time they fetch you from your hotel/hostel door step and you are own your way!
WHERE TO STAY;
KUTA; Know your mission in Kuta, if you plan on partying like I did, we stayed right next to Sky Garden (party place) called
J4 Legian Hotel.
Its a nice 4-star hotel but with an affordable price I would say. About RUP9mil for 3days and you can share the room with another friend. So I guess its pretty decent. Breakfast for additional RUP600K. Breakfast is great. Choice of food are fairly good and the pool is great! Worth the money.
Otherwise if you have no idea what you want, its best to stay at LEGIAN street. All the pubs, cafe, shop are at the street.
GILI TRAWANGAN;
If you are more of the hustle and bustle, you would like to stay at the main street of Gili. If not you can always rent a bicycle and stay further up from the centre like I did.
Stayed in a small place called Small But Strong Lumbung. Host is amazing and they serve breakfast too for 4days only for RUP3Mil
WHAT TO DO;
KUTA
- Shop
- Enjoy the ambience cafe
- Learn how to surf in Kuta beach (personally I think its only worth it if you stay longer than 3 days in Kuta, because one lesson cant teach you much)
- Chill by the beach
- Party in Sky Garden (Its a big complex that serves a all-you-can-eat and drink everyday and a club past 11pm)
- Enjoy the night life
GILI TRAWANGAN
- Scuba Dive with Manta Dive school (They are amazing and its worth it, atleast 2 dives)
- Enjoy the beach
- If you are not a scuba junkie, go snorkelling.
(Beware that there are so many people in a group, everyone wants to see a turtle and kicking in your face is a common thing. No offence, especially of those who cant really swim. :( )
- Go snorkelling because at least they made up to you by taking you to all 3 Gili's and lunch at Gili Air is definitely worth a kick on the face. Gili Air is AMAZING
- Free diving
- Cycle
- Eat seafood
- Enjoy the chill lifestyle
- Shisha if you'd like
- Live for the moment
WHAT NOT TO DO IN BALI/GILI;
- DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT USE their ATM because SCAM and DUPS of ATM is so common in Indonesia.
- My travels have so far been great until when I was on the train to London (this wass a week after Bali) that someone DUPLICATED my card and withdraw ALL (I mean ALL) my money from my bank acc.
- So change enough Rupiah to last you for your whole trip
- DO NOT get scam by taxi drivers or anyone in general
- Leave your things unattended
I guess on every trip I have been, I said I have learnt more about myself and the experience was great, I guess I say it again, THANK YOU Indonesia for teaching me to adult even more than I already am and that some times some things are out of my control.
Otherwise, life life to the fullest, travel and adventures!
Till next time!
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| Say Hi to my main man :) |
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| Kuta beach chill |
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| Best Italian so far |
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| Manta Dive |
xoxox
