Bali

Short Gateaway to Bali

5:02:00 pm

Yes, it's a latepost. (ˇ_ˇ'!l)‎ I've should have post in in January when the holiday vibe was still there.... I just want to make it short, and just said that I had fun when I went back to Indonesia last December. I finally got to go snorkeling again, this time in Nusa Lembongan, and I brought my cute doll with me -- you might have seen it if you follow me on instagram.

my sisters keep saying 'Kimochi' as it's name.

We went around the island for our first day at Nusa Lembongan, and it's where I got most of my sunburn from. T^T I only took pictures in that day though, since the next day I spent it all with snorkeling and packing my stuff up to go back to Bali.

Speaking of snorkeling, I do think I need a gopro camera soon, since I'm planning to go snorkeling again if I go back to Indonesia. (●≧▽≦)♪ Better check the price and all......







Mangrove Forest




Yellow Bridge






Dream Beach - we have lunch here






Mushroom Bay


When we back to Bali, all we did was eat, eat and eat. Basically my sisters wanted to go to the hype restaurants, and for me, of course, taking pictures.






The infamous La Pancha. We didn't have time to visit it in afternoon nor evening, but since we only wanted to eat and check the place, here we go... Food pictures everywhere....





Sisterfields.
Another hype restaurants : checked. The dessert was yummy, but the rest of the meals was so-so in my opinion. It was a bit pricey too.. Strangely, when I came back the second time, I finally realized the food price in Jakarta (and so much higher in Bali) and in Tokyo was the same. The differences was that the food size in Jakarta sometimes smaller that what we have in Japan.




Gusto
It was heaven in the heat of Bali, and the price was affordable. But considering the small place, it's not a nice place for people who wanted to hang out for a long time. But I will make sure to go back here when I go to Bali next time!

 


I forget the place's name, but their pancakes was so yummy and affordable. They basically sell pancake, the location is in front of Kuta Beach.. Anyone knows? Please leave me a comment below. :)




I will miss this kind of time for maybe a year before I'm allowed to go back again, specially where we can go together like this. Anyway, lately I've been intrigued by the LGBT issues in Indonesia. I wonder what the cause to make it such a big issues, and I really wanted to talk about this, but let save it for later.....


See you again soon!



xx
Anastasia


Pictures are taken with iPhone 5s camera,
and Sony α 5000

Gili

[Review] Laguna Gili Beach Resort

6:51:00 pm



If you recall, i was going to Gili Trawangan, Lombok last month. I stayed at Laguna Gili Beach Resort for 2 nights. It was a really nice place to stay. The service from the beginning until the very last moment was excellent.


The Lobby

The restaurant

My family spent 2 hours from airport until the harbour before we can depart to Gili Trawangan. I was pretty tired from sitting at the plane, the cars and the boat. Even after arrived at Gili Trawangan, i still have to ride the andong for 5 minutes to get to the hotel.

My family and i were welcomed by the GM's right hand-man right after we arrived in front of the hotel. He was very friendly, he even asked us if we're tired and asked us about the journey.

Because i booked the hotel via e-mail, the check-in was fast. They quickly inform us the room hotel, give us the key, told us about the regulation, and the staff took our luggage to the room. Before we were done with the super quick check-in procedure, the welcome drinks was served.

psstt.....
You can ask their wi-fi password, or information needed for your stay at Gili Trawangan at their front desk.


Beach across the hotel

Around the hotel

At first, i was confused with the small space, since it was 3/4 star hotel. But when i left the lobby and went to my room, i was greeted by the small-but-comfy pool area (and the amazingly large room).


Can you see the tiny lobby?
The pool

They got 5 bungalows, divided into 10 rooms (1 bungalows seperate 2 rooms).


Outside the room




And this is how the room looks like inside...



When you enter the room, this is what you see... Turn your head to your left is the bedroom.


Turn your head to your right, then you will find the door to the bathroom...


Positive remarks:
✔  The GM and GM's right hand man always stay at the hotel, and are friendly, specially the GM's right hand man. Always greet us whenever he see us.
✔ It's clean. Your room got the cleaning service twice a day.
✔ They provide wi-fi and AC.
✔ Their italian restaurant was superb. Has great food, with big portion, and cheap price.
✔ Near the local market and restaurant. Just need to walk for 5-10 minutes.
✔ The location is good, with excellent service.
✔ The price is good - not expensive.

Negative remarks:
✘ If you stay on room 7 to 10, the wi-fi connection was pretty bad. You need to go to their lobby or at the pool to get better access for the wi-fi.
✘ The breakfast choices was the same day after day, but have great taste.


Overall rate: ★★★★☆
Service - ★★★★★
Food - ★★★★
Location - ★★★★
Cleanness - ★★★★
Facility - ★★★★


Credit:
photos are taken by me and Angel Goenawan
edited by me

Beach

[Prologue] Blue Heaven

12:16:00 am









Taken in Gili Trawangan, on late May, 5-6 AM.

I was staying up late the night before to get my thesis some progress, and my room door got knocked bt my mom at 5 AM. Yes. Lately, i always try to catch sunrise and sunset everytime i go travelling. This time, it's not as good as when i was in Wakatobi. But i managed to take some picture somehow. You can get better sunrise if you go around Oct -they said.

What do you think?

I'm not a pro in this area, just love taking pictures of things around me -aannnd these are what i got that day. Pretty lovely i think, the scenery of the beach when there's nobody up from their bed yet -only my parents and me occupied the beach.


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Some side story:
I prepare an outfit and review post for tomorrow, since my internet kinda slow today -i can't even open my cafe games this night. poor me. Please stay tune! xx


xoxo
Anastasia


credit:
photos are taken and edited by me


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