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.

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.
What Level of Fitness Is Required to Learn Surfing?

What Level of Fitness Is Required to Learn Surfing?

Nervous that your learn-to-surf experience will be cut short due to your fitness ...
14 of Our Favourite Lombok Places to Visit and Explore

14 of Our Favourite Lombok Places to Visit and Explore

From the highest mountains to the most postcard perfect beaches and everywhere in ...
Surf IQ: The History of Longboard Surfing | Xanadu

Surf IQ: The History of Longboard Surfing | Xanadu

We look back to the past for two reasons: to reminisce about the good times and to learn from ...
Meet Leah / Our New Xanadu Village Surf Coach

Meet Leah / Our New Xanadu Village Surf Coach

Surfing is full of ups and downs, so it's important to keep your excitement levels high. And ...
11 Ways to Hack Your First Lombok Surfing Trip

11 Ways to Hack Your First Lombok Surfing Trip

We've all been there before. You've just booked a surf trip to Lombok and you're absolutely ...
Buying Your First Longboard Surfboard? Read This First…

Buying Your First Longboard Surfboard? Read This First…

Buying a car. Renting your first apartment. Going on your first overseas holiday. Finishing ...
Surf IQ: Surf Safety Tips for Beginner Surfers

Surf IQ: Surf Safety Tips for Beginner Surfers

Ever heard the quote that the best surfer is the one having the most fun? This might fly ...
What to Expect During Your First Surf and Yoga Retreat

What to Expect During Your First Surf and Yoga Retreat

Ever feel the need to get away from work, cold weather or the monotony of everyday ...
Meet Erika / The Badass Co-founder of The Salty Club

Meet Erika / The Badass Co-founder of The Salty Club

Meet Erika Drolet, the inspiring co-founder of Salty Souls and one of the driving forces ...
Can Yoga Help Me Become a Better Surfer?

Can Yoga Help Me Become a Better Surfer?

There are plenty of memorable pairings in the world.  Longboarding and ...
Through the Eyes of: Issy Croker

Through the Eyes of: Issy Croker

We were super excited to have Issy Croker join us recently! With past clients like Conde ...
Dry Season Surfing Lombok / Everything You Need to Know

Dry Season Surfing Lombok / Everything You Need to Know

Our love for Lombok's wet season is well documented. What can we say? We love the ...
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