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Why Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia.
Lombok offers Bali’s beauty with a fraction of the crowds — empty beaches, Sasak villages, and a slower, more rural rhythm.
Mount Rinjani (3,726m), Indonesia’s second-highest volcano, rewards a demanding multi-day trek with a crescent crater lake and a steaming cone within it.
The three Gili Islands — Trawangan, Meno, and Air — are car-free sandbars ringed by turtles and reef, reached by a short boat from the mainland.
Kuta Lombok in the south has become a surf-and-chill hub, with horseshoe bays like Tanjung Aan and Mawun rivalling anywhere in Indonesia.
Sasak culture, handwoven ikat textiles, and a strong Muslim heritage give Lombok a distinct identity from its Hindu neighbour.
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