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.
9 Home Exercises to Accelerate Your Learn-To-Surf Journey
Recently booked or thinking about booking a learn-to-surf trip? We're excited for you.
The ...
Meet Lulu / Ninē-Ninē co-founder and Sasak culture advocate
This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Meet Lulu, the dynamic and ...
Why Being a Sustainable Surf Retreat Means Everything to Us
"Sustainability" is one of those eco-buzz words that gets thrown around a lot, but what does ...
Meet Dani Rueb / Our New Yoga Teacher and Life Enthusiast
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
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
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.
Post- Retreat Vibes: Special Longboard weeks with Vaimiti Teiefitu
Surf, yoga, and pure island bliss - that's what our recent retreats at ...
Meet José Riquelme González! From high-flying lawyer to Lombok super host
This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Harmonious sounds like a strange ...
Can Surfing Make Us More Successful in Our Careers?
The last thing on your mind when you're booking a surf trip is work, which is fair ...
Post-Retreat Vibes: Surf Photography Weeks with Ana Catarina and Tommy Pierucki
Pic: Chloé Calmon by @surf.stories
Island time with Tessa Timmons / Surfing’s very own Wonder Woman
Surfing is a pastime that requires two things: time and dedication.
In fact, you ...
Am I Too Old to Start Surfing?
Worried that you're too old to start surfing? Because of all the surfing myths and ...
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