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5 Must Do Dives in Gili Trawangan for Advanced Divers

Posted on 07 April 2023

The Gili Islands in Indonesia are known for their incredible dive sites, and are especially popular with beginner divers. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t amazing diving opportunities for advanced divers. There are tons of advanced dive sites in the area that are worth exploring. We’ve narrowed these down to our top 5 to make it easy for you, so read if you are an advanced diver and need to know where to dive around the Gili Islands. (more…)

Our Top Tips for Avoiding Sunburn on Gili Trawangan

Posted on 08 March 2023

Gili Trawangan is a tropical island just a few degrees south of the equator making it prone to high temperatures and strong UV rays. In fact the sun is so strong that during the middle of the day it can reach a UV index of 12 (11+ is rated extreme on the UV index). Due to the strong sun, it is essential that you are prepared to protect yourself with the right sunscreens, clothing, and precautions. To get you ready for your trip, here are our top 5 tips (more…)

Why Gili Trawangan is the Best Family-Friendly Holiday Destination

Posted on 08 February 2023

Gili Trawangan is a tropical island paradise off the northwest coast of Lombok. It attracts people from all over the world for relaxing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. In the past it may not have been seen as a family destination, but these days there are loads of reasons why it is a great family-friendly holiday destination. Here are just a few. (more…)

A Beginners Guide to Snorkelling Gili Trawangan

Posted on 17 January 2023

Snorkelling is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in Gili Trawangan. The waters are beautifully clear and there is a huge variety of marine life to see. If you are a newbie to snorkelling, to Gili Trawangan, or both, we have made a handy Beginners Guide to Snorkelling in Gili Trawangan. (more…)

Why Coral Reefs are Essential for Healthy Biosystems

Posted on 07 December 2022

We hear a lot of talk these days about how important coral reefs are for the survival of our planet. How the destruction of reefs could spell the end of life as we know it. But how much do you know about why? Without a good understanding of what makes reefs so important to life on Earth, it is very hard to know why we need to work so hard to protect them. Even if you know something about this subject, hopefully we will be able to add (more…)