17 May 2026
Visiting Bali and Lombok in October: What to Expect on Your Trip.
The air in Canggu carries a different weight in October. It’s a warm, soft blanket, still dry from months of…
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Notes on Lombok, the Gili Islands and the Bali–Lombok crossing — routes, seasons, boats and concierge craft.
17 May 2026
The air in Canggu carries a different weight in October. It’s a warm, soft blanket, still dry from months of…
17 May 2026
The air hangs thick with the scent of frangipani and clove-scented kretek smoke. A gamelan orchestra hums in the distance,…
17 May 2026
The air, thick with the scent of frangipani and clove, hangs still in the afternoon heat. From the edge of…
17 May 2026
The air shifts as you cross the Wallace Line. In Bali, it’s thick with the scent of frangipani and clove-spiced…
17 May 2026
The warm, humid air hangs thick with the scent of frangipani and clove incense. You are gliding through Denpasar’s VIP…
17 May 2026
The churn of the water below, the salt spray misting your face. You’re not on the crowded public ferry, but…