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Just a bunch of articles about Lombok, surfing, collabs and lifestyle, which we hope you’ll find useful.

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Surf IQ

The Surf IQ Collection is a curated series of articles designed to deepen your understanding of surfing.

Yoga

Yoga goes beyond flexibility.

Wellness

Wellness isn’t a trend — it’s a rhythm. And it’s a big part of the rhythm of Xanadu.

Culture & Arts

Culture is the layer beneath the lifestyle.

Interviews

Every meaningful journey is shaped by people.

 

Lombok

Lombok is more than a surf destination — it’s a landscape of contrasts.
Where to Stay in Kuta Lombok: An Honest Area-By-Area Guide 2026

Where to Stay in Kuta Lombok: An Honest Area-By-Area Guide 2026

Kuta Lombok is small enough to walk across in 30 minutes. It's made up of around 5,000 people. ...
WaveNova and Lombok: The organisation changing our island, one village at a time

WaveNova and Lombok: The organisation changing our island, one village at a time

Most of Lombok looks exactly how you would imagine it.  Clean, crisp water. Heaps of ...
THE most important skill in surfing right now (hint: it’s not your pop-up)

THE most important skill in surfing right now (hint: it’s not your pop-up)

Surfing is already popular, but it’s getting more and more popular every ...
What to Pack for a Surf & Yoga Retreat in Lombok

What to Pack for a Surf & Yoga Retreat in Lombok

Packing for your surf and yoga retreat in Lombok is probably easier than you think. In fact, ...
Fewer Crowds. Cleaner Waves. A More Authentic Lombok. Welcome to the Wet Season

Fewer Crowds. Cleaner Waves. A More Authentic Lombok. Welcome to the Wet Season

Most people avoid travelling to Indonesia during the wet season. We think that’s a ...
Yoga vs Mobility for Surfers: Do You Really Need to Choose?

Yoga vs Mobility for Surfers: Do You Really Need to Choose?

Not that long ago, if you asked a surfer what they did to complement their surfing, the answer ...
Wet Season Surfing Lombok / Everything You Need to Know

Wet Season Surfing Lombok / Everything You Need to Know

Lombok's wet season runs November to April. Contrary to what most surfers assume, we reckon ...
Can Surf Camps Cater for Food Allergies, Vegetarians and Special Diets?

Can Surf Camps Cater for Food Allergies, Vegetarians and Special Diets?

Booking a surf camp is exciting, but if you have food allergies or follow a specific diet, ...
What Does a Typical Day at a Surf Camp Look Like? Here’s What to Expect at Xanadu Retreat

What Does a Typical Day at a Surf Camp Look Like? Here’s What to Expect at Xanadu Retreat

If you’ve never been to a surf camp or a surf & yoga retreat before, you’ve probably ...
Surfing Together: Why a Family Surf Holiday Creates Memories That Last

Surfing Together: Why a Family Surf Holiday Creates Memories That Last

One of the things we love most about surfing is that it doesn’t really have an age ...
Lombok Surf Lessons: What You Should Know Before Booking

Lombok Surf Lessons: What You Should Know Before Booking

Type “Lombok surf lessons” into Google and you’ll find dozens of surf schools promising to get ...
Is Lombok a good place to learn to surf?

Is Lombok a good place to learn to surf?

Honestly... when people ask us whether they should surf Lombok, Indonesia, as their first-ever ...
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