Adventures of a girl on a budget
I have been to both cities and islands in Indonesia. In my travels, I have discovered that the country has a lot to offer those on a budget. For one, the food is amazing, mostly organic, and not crazy expensive. Visitors can also find accommodations that feel luxurious, but at affordable prices. There is a lot of wildlife to see and discover, including jungles teeming with monkeys and oceans filled with colorful fish and sea turtles. Indonesia truly has something that will excite any traveler. The most well-known location is, of course, the island of Bali, famous for yoga retreats, rice terraces, and relaxation at its finest. Check out my posts on things to do there as well as the capital, an often overlooked place to visit.
Jakarta is a wonderful and vibrant city with a mix of cultures that makes visiting incredibly interesting. There are many choices for hotels in different areas of the city. During my trip to Jakarta, I stayed at a beautiful boutique hotel called Kosenda Hotel. With its central location and modern spaces, Kosenda Hotel makes a […] Read more…
After visiting Bali and the Gili Islands of Indonesia, I decided that I wanted to do some more exploring of the lovely country. Jakarta was a short plane ride away from my home base of Bangkok, so I decided to check out the capital city. Keep reading for ten things to see and do if […] Read more…
The Gili Islands are a group of three islands off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia that are each small enough to traverse in under 2 hours. But their small size does not mean there is a lack of activities! In fact, these little islands are a great place to spend a few days (or a […] Read more…
Eden Cottages is named after the famed Garden of Eden and certainly lives up to its name. Located in a quite corner of Gili Trawagnan, this small hotel with just 6 cottages and amazing staff will make you feel like you are home and not just visiting. The Room I booked one of the 5 […] Read more…
Gili Meno is the smallest of the three Gili Islands and is known as the most laid back of the three. It is the island you should visit if you plan on relaxing on the beach, catching up on reading, or snorkeling in the beautiful blue waters. And the best place to do all three, […] Read more…
Begadang, which is Indonesian for ‘stay up all night talking,’ is the perfect name for the hostel where I stayed on Gili Air. Located just a few minutes from the beach, Begadang Backpacker is a great option for budget travelers to the island. The Room Begadang Backpacker has both dorms and private rooms available. I […] Read more…