Getting from BALI to LOMBOK: Is It Really Worth the Journey?

Are you a digital nomad living in Bali that's looking for a weekend getaway? Today I'm sharing with you cool tips from my 1 week adventure getting from Bali to Lombok and Gili!
Come along with us and get the scoop on this gorgeous destination! From the stunning beaches to the unique culture, this incredible Indonesian island has something for everyone.
We give it to you straight: the great and the not so great.
We also share tips to make your trip as easy as possible while showing beautiful footage from this wonderful island.
And ultimately, we answer the most important question: Is travelign from Bali to Lombok and Gili really worth it? Click to find out!
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[@amindfulnomad]

To all my Indonesian friends that have watched the video: THANK YOU! I’ve had great comments but there are a few that keep repeating themselves, so let’s clarify: What I said and meant is that Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population (having lived in a Muslim country myself for 10 years, I already knew this. But you can Google it to confirm 😊). And then I specifically mentioned Bali being mostly Hindu. I’m sure there are other religions. I only spoke about the two places I was referencing: Bali & Lombok. So please don’t take it personally, and thanks for opening the doors to your beautiful country for us to visit 🥰✨♥️

[@ahmadtarmiji5677]

Next exploring to:see orang utan in bukit Lawang north Sumatra, lake Toba in north Sumatra, skywalk Senayan park of Jakarta city, skywalk Centeral park Neo Soho, Pacific place mall SCBD Jakarta, mount Rinjani Lombok, mount Bromo in East Java, raja Ampat Papua, Toraja in Sulawesi, Jogjakarta Borobudur temple, Prambanan temple, and labuan bajo komodo dragon island in Flores INDONESIAN 🇮🇩🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amindfulnomad]

Loving this list! Thanks friend :)

[@marmary5555]

Some traveler said once that it would take at least 30 years to see most of Indonesia. Couldn't agree more 👏🏻 I love travelling in Indonesia! It's a neverending story. There's so much to see and explore. I'm so excited to go back there after 4 years. Been to Lombok and the Gilis several times.

[@buyungabas7021]

So many great and unique places that you can explore in Indonesia. Have a great travel experiences to you...

[@amindfulnomad]

It really is!

[@erwinhudoyono3699]

God bless you...🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@nadiahenderson6137]

I love this!!! Amazing experience ❤ can’t wait for more videos!

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks friend ♥

[@firgus88]

Bali is good and the video is very great...

[@brothersman524]

I absolutely loved Lombok when I went there a few years ago - planning to go there again hopefully

[@amindfulnomad]

It’s truly is gorgeous!

[@srinurhayati-tm8tq]

Wow, I really like the video, thank you for sharing your experience, I hope I can go there too, enjoy your holiday 😊

[@amindfulnomad]

So glad you liked it :)

[@JM32023]

Awesome...

[@zulmiacokacok7692]

thank you for coming to lombok , l love to see your video

[@amindfulnomad]

Thank you! 😃

[@edisudirman9904]

Vidio so very nice and bentifual beach lombok 😍👍❤

[@amindfulnomad]

Yes it was beautiful 🤩

[@baliwalknshops1517]

Thanks for video

[@amindfulnomad]

My pleasure :)

[@rrmediavlog]

Woooowww hello Sis Veronica 🤗 have a nice holiday and have fun on the islands of Bali and Lombok🤞👍🤗❤️

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@YAPHabangTVChannel]

Lombok with Komodo Island is truly extraordinary.

[@amindfulnomad]

Komodo is still on the list :)

[@inyomansudianta8126]

Tradisional trip adventure

[@amindfulnomad]

Yup!

[@sayyidnurulhakim5046]

what an amazing revieww!💕n ur voice is really soothing too. I apologize for some of the locals comments, people here are still having a hard time in finding contexts especially from a foreigner but ur doing such a good job💯

[@amindfulnomad]

That’s alright! And to be honest with you: it’s 99% of the comments are nice, just a couple of trouble makers (but those exist in every country, even mine). Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! ♥️🥰

[@morningenjoynesia3642]

Keep healthy and enjoy your beautiful day my friend.. ❤ from Gili T Lombok 🍺

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks friend!

[@cahyospn723]

Have s good days in Lombok pretty..

[@amindfulnomad]

Thank you! You too!

[@RohaniRohani-qf7cv]

Enjoy

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks, friend.

[@mrcompbm25]

Selamat datang di Indonesia. Lombok. Semoga bahagia

[@amindfulnomad]

👏👏

[@johan8602]

Nice vid. Going 4 weeks in August. Will do Uluwatu/Nusa Islands for 11 nights. Then Kuta, Senggigi and Gilis for the rest. Looking forward to being on Lombok most of the time

[@amindfulnomad]

Sounds like an amazing trip! Would love to think what you thought of it all :)

[@augustreds4305]

august is the best time to come to indonesia 🇮🇩

[@gaygoodfoodandtravel7209]

Very good channel. I love to travel too.

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks friend! Glad we both feel the same way.

[@bangsardy6082]

thank you for coming to lombok

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks for having me :)

[@abdulharris9793]

Greetings from Jakarta, have a wonderful travelling in Indonesia 🇮🇩 take care and have a wonderful day 😊👍

[@amindfulnomad]

Thank you! You too!

[@Bapontarindonesia321]

Waooooo.... Nice vidio... Lets come to my province, Gorontalo.

[@amindfulnomad]

Added to the list!

[@Izzatbadibadipenjelasannymana]

Haha syg nya mereka hanya tau bali dan lombok,jawa pun mereka tidak tau.

[@Bapontarindonesia321]

@@Izzatbadibadipenjelasannymana namanya juga usaha 😂😅😆😄😃😀

[@sags4067]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@Morgan-qy1cf]

great video!!!may we please have the name of that accomodation in tetebatu?looks amazing

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks! Can’t remember the name but I’ll look it up.

[@sxxtree8783]

Good luck ❤

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks friend!

[@michelle-nm2jk]

Terima kasih 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@amindfulnomad]

You’re welcome 🥰

[@TimeFactor_Entertainment]

Nice video 🙂

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks, friend!

[@MARIBERBAGI]

Actually Indonesia is very wide and has many places that can be visited...maybe only people who have an adventurous spirit will do this. selamat menikmati alam indonesia sist

[@amindfulnomad]

Did I say Indonesia didn't have many cool places to visit? I 'm prrrretty sure I never said that. 😅 Sending you lots of good energy, friend.

[@king21bs]

Indonesia the best...

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@lavairis7252]

Nice❤

[@amindfulnomad]

It is!

[@agoeywierawan2813]

Dont forget to visit jakarta guys😊selamat datang Veronica😊

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@Izzatbadibadipenjelasannymana]

Mereka hanya tau bali dan lombok.

[@lavairis7252]

Nice

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@kellypond9377]

I stayed on Gili Air, but heard the cool underwater statues are at Gili Meno...also a turtle sanctuary. Lots of the beach trash comes in with the tide, in currents from all around. I found the energy was much different than Bali, not nearly as easygoing. It smelled bad. So much garbage also from so many tourists, and garbage has to be shipped to Lombok. Sad situation for the horses there, hauling so much tourist luggage...(no cars and sand trails) it just feels cruel to use that service. ATM’s were a challenge, and the boats to get on and off....crazy. It was interesting to go, short stay only, but don’t feel it’s sustainable...oh well. Went to Komodo, boat just dumps bilge into the sea, and garbage afterwards, into the sea, not cool. Coral was amazing where it was still alive.

[@amindfulnomad]

Komodo is definitely on my list!

[@PissMenn]

I'm from Jakarta and when the first time i went to Bali for holiday i'm shocking to see the traffic jam there even worse than Jakarta since their roads are too narrow!😅

[@amindfulnomad]

Haha 100% I feel like the infrastructure in Lombok is being built with a view of the future, whereas Bali is more laid back.

[@PissMenn]

@@amindfulnomad Lombok and Bali has roughly equal to both population and area size. The problem with Bali is their majority population are more centered in eastern area while Lombok are more distributed across the island. Perhaps that's also why it's easier to driving in Lombok.

[@amindfulnomad]

@@PissMenn that’s part of it, too I’m sure. But if you look at the way the streets are built (narrow, like you said yourself) it’s obviously not built thinking about larger cars, you know? Ergo: not thinking about infrastructure. Lombok on the other hand: roads are very wide.

[@PissMenn]

@@amindfulnomad agree with you and I think maybe it's related to Hindu Balinese culture too that they tend to live really close to each other and pretty much not embraced development. They also banned high buildings and don't want bridge to connect to Java. Central government pushing to build a new toll road but seems like the project has been stuck now. I'm sure the Balinese itself already feel annoyed by this. They should have done something. I'm impressed by a city in Indonesia called Batam which always building new and widening their roads even planning to build LRT, most of roads in Batam also have planted cable unlike in Bali when you can see hanging utilities cable everywhere. Maybe Batam follow what Singapore did since they're close to each other and I think Bali government should learn from them because Bali always becoming magnet for tourism.

[@amindfulnomad]

@@PissMenn This is so interesting, I'm going to look more into Batam because it sounds like they're doing great things!

[@anamagalhaes7571]

Muito obrigada. Este ano estamos a pensar passar 1 mês na Indonésia mas não queremos sítios turístico como Bali. Certamente iremos a Lombok e às Gilli. Tens mais algumas sugestões? Isso era fantástico 🙏

[@amindfulnomad]

Oi Ana! aqui estão algumas opções não turísticas: -Sumatra - Komodo (você também pode ver os dragões aqui!) - Raja Ampat -Java Mas lembre-se que esses lugares são muito precários, então se você gosta disso, deveria visitar! As pessoas também são adoráveis ​​:) ✨

[@anamagalhaes7571]

@@amindfulnomad muito onrigada

[@user-er6xk3py9h]

Hello! Salam kenal dari Bandung🇮🇩

[@amindfulnomad]

Hi friend 👋

[@user-er6xk3py9h]

@@amindfulnomad ok. Friend thank u

[@mahotion1425]

is Internet speed any different between Lombok and Bali? Like could u be a digital nomad without any latency problems?

[@amindfulnomad]

I thought it was just as good as Bali, it was just harder to find cafes that are digital nomad friendly. You have more variety in Bali. But the hotel internet was okay (mostly in Kuta, not in Tetebatu)

[@SyahrulR07]

Maybe you can climb Mount Prau

[@amindfulnomad]

We already left, but this is a great suggestion for next time. Anddd I’ll make sure it’s not rainy season 😅 thanks!

[@tarmizilsm1337]

🙏🇮🇩🙏

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@mahomedhussen2072]

Hi which is nice hotel to stay in lombok

[@amindfulnomad]

Depends on the area you’re wanting to stay at!

[@DediSetiabudi-pk2zn]

Hello..where do you from...om from indonesia

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@miomirserbinson8660]

Which month did you visit Lombok?

[@amindfulnomad]

End of March, which was the end of rainy season!

[@yasmineljonsafi6150]

WHAT MONTH DID YOU GO IN ? X

[@amindfulnomad]

End of March!

[@gunawanwibisono5084]

Halo

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@fansmilitan2701]

if in the province of East Nusa Tenggara the religion of the majority of the people is Catholic Christianity and Protestant Christianity , enjoy your life while in Indonesia 😁

[@amindfulnomad]

Thanks for clarifying that ✨

[@fajarnuginugraha755]

UNLOCK BEUTY PLACE PARADISE INDONESIA ISLAND GILI 2023 WHATS NEXT YEAR ???

[@amindfulnomad]

We shall see!

[@tirtaangga8860]

Bali mayoritas Agama Hindu, NTB mayoritas agama islam, NTT mayoritas agama Kristen

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@mabuha354]

Orang barat gak ada yg peduli dengan agama...karna di sana mayoritas udah atheis....

[@rosula7558]

Asal negara mana ??

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@rosula7558]

@@amindfulnomad Kiss me Kalimantan timur for you

[@FragrantVenerations]

I'd much rather hear prayer from the mosques than loud music from shitty night clubs and bars packed with tourists... But each to their own i guess 😅

[@amindfulnomad]

I’d rather hear neither and sleep soundly 😂

[@zaidanaldzakir2008]

Wenas melengkapi bahagiaku [e-mail] nomad

[@amindfulnomad]

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[@Agus-df6xc]

Halo

[@amindfulnomad]

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