Awesome Sunrise Paddleboarding: A Top Pick for Your Gili Islands Things To Do! (Island Guide Review)

Gili Islands Things To Do with kids Sunrise paddleboarding

The Gili Islands are three beautiful small islands near Lombok, Indonesia. Lots of people visit them for their clear blue water, sunny beaches, and to just chill out. When we planned our family trip to this paradise, making a list of Gili Islands things to do was super exciting. We wanted to snorkel with turtles, ride bikes … Read more

Sanur Accommodation Essential: Nyaman Guest House – Our Family’s 2-Night Honest Review

Bali family accommodation: Nyaman Guest House pool

Our Bali trip started in a place called Sanur, and our first stop for Sanur accommodation was Nyaman Guest House. We’re a family of four, and we just needed a simple place to sleep for a couple of nights. We weren’t looking for anything fancy from our Sanur accommodation, especially since our plane landed late. For anyone planning a … Read more

Gili to Bali – Our Wahana Fast Boat Saga (and a Near Miss with Ekajaya!)

Gili to Bali Wahana fastboat boarding

After an unforgettable island escape on Gili Trawangan (seriously, the highlight of our Bali trip!), it was time for our gili to bali return journey. As we shared in our last post, “Bali to Gili with Kids: Booking a Fast Boat with Komang & Wahana Virendra (2025 Family Review)”, getting to Gili T with Wahana via Komang was a breeze. … Read more

Bali to Gili with Kids: Booking a Fast Boat with Komang & Wahana Virendra (2025 Family Review)

Bali to Gili with Kids: Booking a Fast Boat with Komang & Wahana Virendra

If you’re planning a family trip from Bali to Gili Trawangan, you’ve probably already noticed how confusing fast boat options can be. Prices are all over the place, schedules are vague, and “official websites” don’t always give you the best deal. According to GiliTickets.com’s guide on how to get to the Gili Islands from Bali, … Read more

Gili Trawangan to Bangsal Local Boat Guide: How My Family Did It(No Tourist Traps!)

Local Boat Between Gili Trawangan and Lombok (Bangsal) boading

Many travelers heading to Gili Trawangan take fast boats from Bali. But if you want to explore Lombok’s mainland—especially with kids—and keep things affordable, there’s a better way: take the local public boat between Gili Trawangan and Bangsal. It’s cheap, simple, and gives your family a little adventure on the way. In our case, we … Read more

Family Stay in Gili Trawangan: Honest Review of Jambuluwuk Oceania Resort (2025 Guide)

Family Stay in Gili Trawangan: Jambuluwuk Oceania Resort pool

Stay in Gili Trawangan with kids and wondering if it’s worth the hype—or the budget? After two peaceful nights in Sanur, we ferried over to this sandy slice of paradise for the next part of our 18-night Indonesia journey. Our first stop on the island: Jambuluwuk Oceania Resort—and let’s just say, it set the bar … Read more