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13 Jan

CULTURAL MISTAKES TOURISTS MAKE IN LOMBOK

Lombok is traditional. Tourism has not enveloped the culture here like Bali – so here are some cultural tips to ensure your stay is fun and safe. Bikinis away from the beach. Don’t do it! Bikinis are for the beach. If you are walking around Kuta or Gerupuk – take a sarong or a towel […]

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13 Jan

IS LOMBOK SAFE? A GUIDE TO STAYING SAFE IN LOMBOK

Lombok is safe. Like any tourist destination there are always things you have to look out for. Here are some tips to ensure you do not run into any trouble wherever you go. Don’t wear flashy expensive jewellery if you are going to the beach or out at night. You become an instant target for […]

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13 Jan

HOW TO FIND A SURF INSTRUCTOR IN LOMBOK

Finding a surf instructor in Lombok is easy. A lot of people make the mistake of going with the first surf instructors that approaches them. This is fraught with risk. One thing to note about surf guides once you say you are going with someone – you’re stuck with them and it is very difficult […]

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13 Jan

TIPS ON FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LOMBOK

Picking the best place to stay in Lombok can be hard. And its all about the budget that you have to spend. A few tips on the locations you choose. You want them to be central because although Lombok is safe – most incidents happen on the outskirts of villages where security is not as […]

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13 Jan

PLACES TO MEET PEOPLE IN LOMBOK

If you are travelling alone – meeting people can be quite difficult. So these are the places to go in Lombok to meet new people. BUS BAR – KUTA LOMBOK This place is by far the best place to meet people. The chilled vibe and great tunes make it an ideal place to relax also. […]

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13 Jan

TIPS FOR BEGINNER SURFERS IN LOMBOK

So you’ve decided to give surfing a go. Fantastic! Here are some tips to make sure you are keeping yourself safe while learning how to surf. Always go with an experienced AND more importantly a qualified surf coach. We say this because you must understand the fundamentals of wave formation, rips, currents and technique before […]

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13 Jan

TIPS FOR TRAVELLING ALONE IN INDONESIA

Travelling alone can be daunting. If its your first time. We take our hat off to you for giving it a go! Now first things first. Your safety. Indonesia is a very safe country however like any place it also has it dangerous areas where crime figures are higher. The main thing you have to […]

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13 Jan

TOURIST TRAPS: DANGERS IN LOMBOK

Aside from the obvious one these are the dangers of travelling in Lombok. The most obvious one is going out and surfing shallow reefs when you don’t have the experience to do it. The best way around this is to go with an accredited surfing instructor who can show you the area first before you […]

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13 Jan

THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SCOOTERS

Your Lombok experience will go up ten-fold if you explore the area on a scooter. The sense of freedom you get from having the fresh air In your face and hearing all the sounds around you of nature is truly unforgettable. So you want to ride a scooter. Fantastic. The firs thing you want to […]

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13 Jan

LOMBOK SAFE TO TRAVEL

Lombok is open for business. So what are you waiting for? We felt all the big quakes in the South – but that was the extent of the quakes. Buildings are still standing. Businesses are still open and we are waiting to show this beautiful part of the world. You’re probably wondering why you should […]

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