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The Best Sunset I’ve Seen in MONTHS; Gili Trawangan

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It was a day like any other on Gili Trawangan.  I went to the beach, had a couple delicious meals, drank a coconut, snorkeled, rode my bike, and pretty much relaxed. I have already been on the Gili Islands for over 10 days, and have already…

The Ultimate Travel Resource Guide for South-East Asia

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I've spent over a year living, traveling, studying, and working around South-East Asia.  When it comes to travel resources, these are my absolute favorite websites and tools for finding the best accommodation, cheap flights, awesome communities,…

The 5 BEST PARTY ISLANDS in SOUTH-EAST-ASIA

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  Looking for the best places to party in South-East Asia?  Well, I'm here to help.  I've spent a good time traveling, backpacking, and partying around this corner of the world, and this place definitely has some top-notch…

The Best Year Of My Life: 2014 – A Year In Review

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Looking back on 2014 brings me nothing but amazing and life-changing memories.  I don’t even know how to express how much year this has influenced my life, but I will always look at 2014 as the year when I got it all “somewhat figured out”.…

The 5 Best Places To Trip on Magic Mushrooms in South-East Asia

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You might be surprised to find out that Magic Mushrooms are pretty common in several destinations around South-East Asia. This hallucinogenic party drug shouldn't be taken lightly though -- the powerful components in these mushrooms…

Gili Trawangan Booze Cruise

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I'd heard about it, I had seen pictures posted from friends, and I had been recommend to do it by fellow backpackers.  But the Gili Trawangan Booze Cruise still exceeded all my expectations. Cost:  350,000 IDR ($30 w/ One Drink Included) But…

Weed & Drugs in South-East Asia

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When it comes to drugs in South East Asia, the first (and best) tip I can give you is to avoid them while traveling through the region!  They can be very dangerous, are extremely illegal in some countries (heard of the death penalty?),…

The Ultimate Guide To Gili Air

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When it comes to paradise, you can’t get too much closer than the Gili Islands in Indonesia.  While most backpackers and travelers head to the main island, Gili Trawangan (Gili T), known as the “party island”; you would be a fool to only…

How to Get from Bali to the Gili Islands

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Trying to get from Bali to the Gili Islands ?  Here's how... The Gili Islands are easily my favorite part about coming to Bali.  Which I probably shouldn't say, because they are actually just off the northwestern coast of Lombok.  However,…