It’s about the same size as neighbouring Bali, with the same lush green jungles, terraced rice paddies, palm-fringed beaches, volcanoes with lake-filled craters and rich indigenous culture. But unlike ...

Indonesia is on a mission to turn Lombok island into another Bali - and put it on a tourist bucket list Damar, one of the best surf guides on the Indonesian island of Lombok, feels right at home ...

The tourist hotspot of Bali has had its time in the spotlight. It has been known for its beautiful beaches and its spectacular sunsets. Yet, Lombok, an island just across the Lombok Strait, is now ...

Sitting between 4-8 hours by ferry to the east of Bali (depending on which speed of ferry you select), 1.5 to 3 hours if you catch a fast-boat or just 30 minutes if you fly, there is an island with ...

Aerial photo of the Seger Beach tourist destination in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone, Kuta, Pujut District, Praya, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. TEMPO/Ahmad Subaidi From the well-known ...

Many travellers to Indonesia flock to Bali and the nearby Gili Islands, missing Lombok entirely, despite it being right next door. But those who do visit are rewarded with unspoiled beaches, lush ...

Lombok is becoming a must-visit destination. While it may not have the same recognition as the bigger and wilder sister island — the island of Lombok is rich in Indigenous culture, stunning beaches ...

Damar, one of the best surf guides on the Indonesian island of Lombok, feels right at home taking tourists out to sea. With his fluent English and effortless banter, you would never guess what was his ...