How to choose a Bali surf camp or lesson package
Start with the teaching. Then decide whether to book the room with it.
Read the storyIndonesia travel stories
Places to explore, routes to make your own, and photographs worth keeping.
Gili snorkelling: choose the outing and give wildlife space
A good sea outing starts with the briefing, long before a turtle appears.
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Three Gili days from one base
Give each day one purpose and leave room around it.
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The Gilis seen from the water
Small boats, pale sand and the changing colour of the shallows.
Read the storyWhich Gili island should you choose?
Start with the kind of evening you want, then choose the island.
Read the storyThe Gilis without a scooter: walking, cycling and packing
Small islands still reward a thoughtful bag and a manageable route.
Read the storyBali to the Gilis: plan the whole transfer
A boat ticket is one part of the journey. Check the roads and connections too.
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