Stories from the Island
Guides, insights, and inspiration from Gili Meno.
Dining · 28 May 2026
From the BASK Kitchen: Notes from the First Three Months
The dishes that landed, the wines that surprised, and a few stories from the team that keeps Pomona and Rosalee running quietly.
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Travel Planning · 25 May 2026
Visiting Gili Meno in Monsoon Season: An Honest Read
What the wet months actually look like, what works, what doesn't, and why some of our best returning guests come in November and February.
Nature · 21 May 2026
Stargazing on Gili Meno: The Sky Returns
No light pollution, equatorial latitude, and a quiet beach. Why Gili Meno is one of the easiest places in Indonesia to actually see the night sky.
Special Occasions · 18 May 2026
Honeymoon on Gili Meno: Why BASK Suits the First Week
A small island, a small resort, two restaurants you'll remember, and the kind of stillness that makes a honeymoon different. The honest case.
Activities · 14 May 2026
Diving Gili Meno: The Wall, the Wrecks, the Macro
Quiet dive sites, healthy reefs, and excellent macro work. An honest guide to scuba diving off Gili Meno away from the Trawangan crowds.
Dining · 11 May 2026
The BASK Beach Club: A Guide for Guests and Visitors
Daybeds, the pool, the kitchen, the music. How the BASK Beach Club works, when to come, and how to reserve a spot.
Activities · 7 May 2026
Underwater Photography on Gili Meno: A Primer
How to take photographs underwater on Gili Meno that aren't disappointing. Gear, settings, etiquette, and the spots that reward patient cameras.
Wellness · 4 May 2026
A Spa Morning at BASK: What an In-Villa Massage Looks Like
Our spa is quiet, simple, and comes to your villa. How the in-room massage works, what to expect, and the small ritual we've built around it.
Family Travel · 30 April 2026
Gili Meno With Kids: What Works, What Doesn't
An honest read on bringing young children to Indonesia's quietest Gili. What's great, what to plan around, and how BASK handles families.
Getting Here · 27 April 2026
Bali Airport to BASK: The Journey, Step by Step
From landing at Denpasar to your villa at BASK Gili Meno. What to expect at each stage, how long it takes, and how we handle the door-to-door.
Island Life · 23 April 2026
Cidomos on Gili Meno: Are They Ethical to Use?
Horse-drawn carts are the only motorised-alternative transport on the Gili Islands. The honest case for and against using them as a visitor.
Island Life · 19 April 2026
Life on Gili Meno: What an Island Without Cars Feels Like
Gili Meno has no cars, no motorbikes, and no rush. Here's what daily life looks like on Indonesia's quietest Gili island, and why it works.
Design · 16 April 2026
Designed for Stillness: How We Built BASK's 31 Villas
Why BASK is intentionally small. The design choices that make a 31-villa resort feel different from a 200-key hotel.
Sustainability · 13 April 2026
Reef-Safe Sunscreen: A Quick, Honest Guide
What reef-safe sunscreen actually means, which ingredients to avoid, and why it matters on Gili Meno. The brands that work in equatorial sun.
Nature · 9 April 2026
The Salt Lake of Gili Meno: A Hidden Interior
A small saltwater lake tucked into the centre of Gili Meno. How to find it, what lives there, and why most visitors miss it entirely.
Island Life · 6 April 2026
Sunset on Gili Meno: The West Side, Mount Agung, the Light
Why the west coast of Gili Meno catches some of the best sunsets in Indonesia. Where to go, when to leave, and what makes the light here so distinct.
Activities · 2 April 2026
Things to Do on Gili Meno: A Considered List
Snorkel The Nest, ride a bike at golden hour, find the salt lake, dive the wall. The most worthwhile things to do on Indonesia's quietest Gili.
Dining · 30 March 2026
Rosalee: The Underground Dining Room at BASK
Smaller, slower, deeper. Rosalee is a 14-seat wine-led restaurant beneath the main resort. How it works, what to order, why it's worth booking.
Travel Planning · 26 March 2026
What to Pack for Gili Meno: A Practical, Edited List
What you actually need on a car-free Indonesian island, what's not available locally, and what you can leave at home. A real packing list.
Dining · 23 March 2026
Pomona: The South American Kitchen on Gili Meno
A South American restaurant on a quiet Indonesian island. How Pomona happened, what to order, and why the wood-fired plates work this far from Buenos Aires.
Marine Life · 19 March 2026
Sea Turtles of Gili Meno: Where to Find Them and How to Share the Water
Green and hawksbill turtles live around Gili Meno year-round. Where to spot them, when, and the simple rules that keep them calm.
Itineraries · 16 March 2026
48 Hours at BASK Gili Meno: A Quiet, Honest Itinerary
Two days at BASK. What to actually do, where to eat, what to skip. A relaxed minute-by-minute that leaves room to do nothing.
Travel Planning · 12 March 2026
Gili Meno vs Gili Trawangan vs Gili Air: Which Island Is Yours
Three small Indonesian islands, three completely different rhythms. An honest comparison of Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Air.
Activities · 9 March 2026
Snorkeling The Nest: The Underwater Statues of Gili Meno
A ring of human figures sitting on the seabed off Gili Meno. How to find The Nest, when to swim it, and what it's actually like in the water.
Travel Planning · 5 March 2026
Best Time to Visit Gili Meno: A Month-by-Month Honest Read
What the weather, sea, and crowds actually do across the year on Gili Meno. The shoulder months most people miss, and why we love them.
Getting Here · 2 March 2026
How to Get from Bali to Gili Meno: A Calm, Honest Guide
Fast boats, ports, prices, and what nobody tells you about the crossing. The simplest way from Denpasar to Gili Meno in one afternoon.