Blog
Just a bunch of articles about Lombok, surfing, collabs and lifestyle, which we hope you’ll find useful.
Keep an eye on this section for new stuff.
The Mindful Surfer: 7 Ways the Ocean Sharpens Your Presence
Surfing isn’t just about speed, graceful logging or blasting your Instagram feed with photos of...
How Do I Surf Better? The Case for Slow Progression Versus Performance
It’s one of the most common questions we hear in the lineup or after a long surf session or surf...
Heat, Ice and Saltwater: The Perfect Wellness Combo?
Surfing, sauna, ice baths and yoga come together at Xanadu in Lombok to create a slower, smarter way to surf, recover and feel good in your body.
A very subjective guide to restaurants & bars in Kuta, Lombok – 2.0
It’s been far too long since we last shared our guide to restaurants and bars in Kuta. In that...
12 Ways That Surfing Resets Your Nervous System
Can surfing reset your nervous system and make you feel healthier, happier and more connected to the world? We think so. Learn more inside.
Surf Etiquette Guide 2026: What People Secretly Hate in the Line-up (And How Not to Be That Person)
Learn the surf etiquette most surfers forget and avoid being that person in the lineup. Read our guide and level up your surfing at Xanadu.
Surfing Over 60: Catching Waves and Finding Joy as a Senior Surfer
Surfing after 60 is pure joy. Discover how senior surfers build confidence, stay fit, catch waves and find community. Learn more with Xanadu.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Surfers (Who Already Have Everything)
Looking for cool gifts for the salty soul in your life who already has everything? Check out these Xanadu-approved ideas inside.
Island Time With Deaf Surfer Pierre-Olivier Coutant
French surfer and coach Pierro Coutant talks with Xanadu’s José about travel, surf culture and finding freedom in the waves of Lombok.
Looking for Things to Do in Lombok? Discover the Sasak Culture
Looking for things to do in Lombok? Dive into Sasak culture. Traditional villages, fiery food, weaving and worm festivals. Learn more.
What Daily Retreat Life Looks Like at Xanadu Retreat
Curious what a day at Xanadu looks like? From surf sessions and mindset workshops to sunset dinners and sambal coffee. Learn more.
Trim, Glide, Repeat: Inside Our Advanced Longboard Weeks
If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year, it’s that the longboard community is growing...
