We just dropped our most honest Gili Islands guide yet. No Instagram filter BS—just the real costs, infrastructure issues, and whether it's actually worth your time in 2026. Covered every budget level, safety concerns, and gave alternatives if the islands aren't your vibe. 47 mins of pure logistics.

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Golden hour in #Bali has a way of reshaping the entire coastline. My latest gallery and video capture the shifting cloud formations over Seminyak Beach.

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Chasing Clouds: Seminyak, Bali - Scuba Hank NYC

Chasing Clouds: Seminyak, Bali. A collection of surface intervals capturing the temper of the sky—from molten sunsets to industrial contrast.

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27 Things To Do in the Gili Islands That Locals Recommend (2024)

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Getting Around Bali in 2026 – Is Uber an Option or Not

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The Easiest Way to Get from Bali to the Gili Islands in 2026

Discover the best ways on how to get to the Gili Islands from Bali with our simple guide. Find tips for a seamless trip and hidden spots!

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The Easiest Way to Get from Bali to the Gili Islands in 2026

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Why Yogyakarta Stands Out: A Traveler’s Perspective - Zsolt Zsemba

A personal look at Yogyakarta and how it differs from Jakarta and Bali. This trip highlights local culture, education, history and uniqueness.

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Why Yogyakarta Stands Out: A Traveler’s Perspective

My Recent Trip to Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta surprised me in a good way. You see the history, but you also notice how people interact with each other. Locals treat each other with a steady respect, and the way they engage with visitors feels calm and natural.

I have spent more than three years in Jakarta and more than four years in Bali. Yogyakarta felt very different from both. There is a quiet confidence in the city. People seem aware that their home was once the most important city in Indonesia. It was a kingdom, and that history still shows in the way they carry themselves.

A City Built Around Culture and Education

Yogyakarta is known for its universities and learning centers. You meet many students who work hard to improve their English and aim for higher education. The general attitude toward learning feels stronger than what you see in many other parts of the country.

The city also has plenty of historical buildings, museums, and cultural sites. It offers a full view of Indonesian heritage without feeling overcrowded.

Visiting Borobudur and Prambanan

Trips to Borobudur and Prambanan were refreshing. There were visitors, but not the overwhelming numbers you see in Bali. You are not stuck behind a line of a hundred people waiting for the same photo spot. From a business standpoint, the low crowd size is not ideal, but as a traveller, it gives you room to enjoy the place.

This difference in tourism creates a different type of visitor. People come for culture, learning, and history instead of social media photos.

A Different Kind of Atmosphere Compared to Bali

This is not a criticism of Bali at all. Bali has its own strengths, but it is a high-traffic tourist area. Yogyakarta keeps more of its traditional character. The pace is calmer, and the people feel more focused on education and local identity.

With so many students around, you see ambition everywhere. Many are working toward better futures and higher skills. That alone gives the city a unique energy.

I enjoyed the trip and plan to return.

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