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.
Post-Retreat Vibes: Special Longboard weeks with Tessa Timmons
Golden sunsets, crystal-clear waves, and a whole lot of...
Meet Dr. Soph / Mental health expert, bestselling author and budding surfer
Meet Dr Soph, clinical psychologist, bestselling author and mental health expert at Headspace. We...
What Level of Fitness Is Required to Learn Surfing?
Nervous that your learn-to-surf experience will be cut short due to your fitness level? Worried...
14 of Our Favourite Lombok Places to Visit and Explore
From the highest mountains to the most postcard perfect beaches and everywhere in between. We've...
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 our...
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 when...
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 a car. Renting your first apartment. Going on your first overseas holiday. Finishing your...
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 for surf...
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 life? ...
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 behind...
Can Yoga Help Me Become a Better Surfer?
There are plenty of memorable pairings in the world. Longboarding and Lombok. Ice-cold...