What is Nyongkolan: A Lombok Tradition for Sasak People
Asmarani Ran On certain days in Lombok, you may encounter an unusual sight: a long procession moving along the road, accompanied by music and surrounded by people dressed in traditional Sasak clothing.…
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Is Lombok Safe? A Guide for First-time Travelers
If you’re feeling hesitant right now whether or not you’re going to pick Lombok as your next trip destination, let me tell you something from a local perspective. This island…
Why Lombok Has So Many Mosques? A Guide for Foreign Travelers
It was my very first time stepping on this island, and I was having a lot of questions when I saw a series of mosques located near to each other.…
The Best Time to Visit Lombok for the Ultimate Experience
Generally, you can visit Lombok all year round. The island, like other places in Indonesia, has two main seasons: the dry and wet seasons. However, there is a perfect time…
What to Do in Lombok if You’re Soul-Searching Travelers
Lombok is one of Indonesia’s most exotic places that could offer you a transformative getaway. This is an island located just east of Bali, but I promise you, it gives…
How Lombok People in Sade Village Stick Up For Their Patrilineal Inheritance Law
Disclaimer: Before reading this through, it is important for you to understand that this topic might be a little complex. Some would even find this less entertaining. Yet, this is…
Lombok is Not Part of Bali–Lombok is Its Own Beauty
Long before I’ve known Lombok, it had never crossed my mind that Lombok is a whole different thing compared to Bali. I should blame my own laziness and lack of…
Lombok is Not Bali: The Island That Feels Like Home is Not Just An Escape from Bali
I’ve heard some people say that Lombok is Bali some decades ago–before it struggles with overtourism for the past few years. But, I must say–Lombok is not Bali. As a…
Here’s The Ultimate Things To Do in Lombok
There’s a lot of things to do in Lombok which I can’t find anywhere else. Though I haven’t visited every city on this earth, I believe Lombok is a special…