Shilling for the Gilis

If you are a foreign tourist visiting Indonesia or an expatriate who works and lives in this country, it would be a loss if you did not take advantage of the opportunity to come to Gili Indah, a village much like an earthly paradise which consists of three beautiful islands: Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. You can reach the islands by boat from Benoa, Bali. It is about a three-hour trip from Benoa, and for the sake of your convenience you are urged to make inquiries at the nearest travel bureau to get information about the schedule.

The three islands are a heaven for those whose hobbies are swimming, diving, snorkeling or surfing. Each of the islands has fantastic sandy beaches, forming white long carpets that are very convenient for sunbathing.

If you are looking for a suntan, the three islands are a paradise, and you can enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets without being disturbed by vendors.

During the evening on the islands, you can enjoy discotheques, but they are different from discotheques that you have possibly seen in Bali. In this paradise, there are no markets, peddlers, beggars, thieves, hoodlums, mobsters, criminals, pickpockets, cheaters, deceivers, whores or pimps, and you will not find a cop over there because of the tradition of the locals of protecting and defending you from any crime. I am aware that you will not believe what I have written, that is why I suggest you see for yourself by visiting these unique and beautiful islands.

HASAN BASRI MUCHTAR

Jakarta