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Gili Trawangan is a beautiful island just off the coast of the Indonesian island of Lombok and about an hour…giathebao (63)in nature • 22 days agoLiving Things on Gili Trawangan, Indonesia Part 1Indonesia is a nation of over 17,000 islands, which is a number almost unbelievable without the support of a Google search. Many have heard about Bali, but maybe much less well known is the tiny…giathebao (63)in travel • last monthHorsing Around the Cuban CountrysideOne of my favorite countries that I have had the pleasure of traveling to is Cuba. Being in Cuba is a surreal experience and in many ways, it feels like an island stuck in time. This becomes…giathebao (63)in travel • last monthSoaking Up Culture at the Art Institute of ChicagoThe city of Chicago is the 3rd largest in the United States, but is often overlooked by international travelers that instead visit the more well-known coastal cities of New York and Los Angeles. 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