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.
A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing Lombok

A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing Lombok

Recently bitten by the surfing bug OR keen to try surfing while visiting Indonesia? Good news! ...
Interview w/ Josie Prendergast

Interview w/ Josie Prendergast

Hi, Josie. How are you? Where in the world are you right now? What have you been up to? I'm ...
An Intermediate’s Guide to Surfing Lombok

An Intermediate’s Guide to Surfing Lombok

Articles directed at surfing skill levels are funny things.  A quick search will show ...
21 Frequently Asked Questions About Longboarding in Lombok

21 Frequently Asked Questions About Longboarding in Lombok

Planning a longboarding trip to Lombok with friends, solo or your partner?  If you've ...
Island time with Chloé Calmon / Love at first wave

Island time with Chloé Calmon / Love at first wave

In the vibrant, illustrious and character-filled world of longboarding, few names stand out as ...
A very subjective guide of restaurants & bars in Kuta, Lombok

A very subjective guide of restaurants & bars in Kuta, Lombok

Everyone has their food favourites and so have we. Below you will find a list of our all-time ...
How to Get To Lombok by Air and Sea / A Guide for Surfers

How to Get To Lombok by Air and Sea / A Guide for Surfers

If you've heard the stories about Lombok being like Bali 20 or 30 years ago, you’ve heard ...
7 Reasons Why Lombok Is Worth Visiting for Surfers

7 Reasons Why Lombok Is Worth Visiting for Surfers

Wondering whether Lombok is worth visiting? Well, let us answer your question with another ...
Interview w/ Ana Catarina

Interview w/ Ana Catarina

Hey Ana, how are you? Thanks for taking the time to talk with us. Let’s start with the ...
Wet Season Surfing Lombok / Everything You Need to Know

Wet Season Surfing Lombok / Everything You Need to Know

Do thoughts of Indonesia’s wet season conjure up images of soft drink cans and food wrappers ...
Interview w/ Vaimiti Teiefitu

Interview w/ Vaimiti Teiefitu

Hey Vai! Stoked to have you join us. How are you? Where are you in the world right now? Hey ...
Longboarding Lombok / 15 Useful Surf and Travel Tips

Longboarding Lombok / 15 Useful Surf and Travel Tips

Thinking about a longboarding trip to Indonesia but feel like Bali is too busy, other islands ...
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