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    Bali to Gili Gede (Southwest Lombok) is a quieter, more local route than the famous Gili T/Air/Meno. Your main choices: a fast boat to Lombok’s southwest plus a short local boat to Gili Gede, a quick flight to Lombok (LOP)…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Bali to Nusa Lembongan is a quick island hop: most travelers take a 30–40 minute fast boat from Sanur Beach with optional hotel pickup. Alternatives include boats from Serangan (pier boarding), bundled door-to-door transfers, or organized day trips that include…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Antalya to Taşucu (Taşucu Limanı near Silifke) is a beautiful Mediterranean run along the D400 highway. Your main choices: direct intercity buses, a self-drive with photo stops, a flight to Adana (ADA) plus bus/shuttle west to Silifke/Taşucu, or a private…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Tokyo to Atami is a classic Tokyo escape—fast Shinkansen, direct Limited Express “Odoriko,” slower but cheap JR local/rapid trains, highway buses from Shinjuku, or a scenic self-drive/charter along Sagami Bay. Pick speed vs. budget, then follow the simple steps and…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Cairo to Dahab is a classic Red Sea run. Your main choices are the overnight intercity bus, a quick flight to Sharm El Sheikh followed by a 1.5–2 hour coastal drive, a private transfer (either all the way from Cairo…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Langkawi to Penang is easiest by quick flight or a scenic island–mainland combo using the Langkawi ferries plus bus or train to Penang. Private cars on the mainland side make door-to-door simple for families. Compare the options below and follow…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Cebu to Surigao is easy once you decide between the classic overnight ferry, a quick flight (direct to Surigao when available or via Butuan) plus road transfer, or a scenic island-hopping route across Leyte with buses and a short RoRo.…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Surigao City to Siargao is a classic hop across Surigao Strait. Most travelers take the fast ferry from Surigao Port to Dapa Port (Siargao), then continue by van/trike to General Luna (Cloud 9). Alternatives include the slower RORO (with/without vehicle),…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Cebu to Bohol is a classic Central Visayas hop. Most travelers ride a fast ferry from Cebu City’s Pier 1 to Tagbilaran (Bohol’s capital) in about 2 hours; there’s also a fast ferry to Tubigon for northern Bohol, plus slower…