GILI PARADISE

Gili Trawangan - backpackers paradise

Just a short boat ride from Bali we found our paradise, Gili islands. Gili Trawangan, Air and Meno are three small islands located near Lombok island. Gilis are a perfect place for backpackers who are looking for laid-back atmosphere! First thing we saw when we arrived on Gili Trawangan was a big Rastafarian flag above some bar and we knew we were at the right place!

Gili islands @ Indonesia

Smoking weed in Indonesia is highly forbidden, smuggling or selling any drugs is punishable by life in prison or death! But on Gili islands there is no police, no traffic, only sandy beach, the sun, the ocean, few bars and restaurants and that's more than you need for a perfect escape! Almost every bar on Gilis is playing reggae music and you can buy weed easily. Gili Air and Meno are even more relaxed than Trawangan, and there you can really isolated yourself from civilization and enjoy tropical paradise!

On Gili Trawangan you can find lots of accommodation, mostly bungalows from really cheap ones to luxury bungalows with swimming pool. We had a 20€ budget for accommodation per person per night and for that price we found amazing bungalow with delicious breakfast included!

Gili Trawangan @ Indonesia

Chillin @ Gilis in Indonesia

There is lots of local guys selling pearls on the beach for really cheap price! Pearls are real and naturally grown around Lombok island. They sell all different types of jewellery and  it is a nice souvenir from Gilis. Accept pearls, Lombok is also known for craaaazy mushrooms and you can legally try a mushroom shake all over Indonesia, one of the best also on Gili Trawangan. There is few very cozy mushroom bars right on the beach where you can start your psychedelic journey.

You can rent a bike and explore the island! On the other side of Gili Trawangan there is nobody and it is a beautiful spot for a romantic sunset on the beach!

Relaxed Gilis @ Indonesia