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.

9 Home Exercises to Accelerate Your Learn-To-Surf Journey

22 July, 2024 | Surfing

Recently booked or thinking about booking a learn-to-surf trip? We're excited for you. The waves....

Meet Lulu / Ninē-Ninē co-founder and Sasak culture advocate

1 July, 2024 | Interview, Lombok, Sustainability

This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Meet Lulu, the dynamic and entrepreneurial...

Why Being a Sustainable Surf Retreat Means Everything to Us

21 June, 2024 | Lombok, Sustainability, travel lifestyle

"Sustainability" is one of those eco-buzz words that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it...

Meet Dani Rueb / Our New Yoga Teacher and Life Enthusiast

20 June, 2024 | Interview, Xanadu Team

Meet our newest team member, Dani. Learn the true essence of yoga and embark on a journey of balance, self-discovery and early mornings!

In Surf Guides We Trust / 9 Ways That Guides Enhance Any Surf Trip

27 May, 2024 | Lombok, Surfing, travel lifestyle

Imagine for a second that there was a way to find the best surf spots (with the least crowds), plug into the surf scene, and see a new destination through the eyes of a local. Truth is, surf guides make all of this and more possible. Read the full article to know how.

Island time with Laure Mayer/ The living embodiment of joyful surfing

27 May, 2024 | Interview, Lombok, Longboard Retreat, Surfing

If there were awards given for the surfer having the most fun in the water, Laure Mayer would be a multi-world champion. We chat with Laure about her life there and her upcoming Xanadu longboard week.