Lombok - Rediscovering Indonesia's Forgotten Islands, Mataram, Indonesia

Uh oh. Better book your flight and hotel now before Lombok gets inundated with people wanting to experience Bali during its pre-boom days. I was there in May last year and it鈥檚 safe to say the island is still relatively unspoiled 鈥� the streets aren鈥檛 clogged with tourists, the splendorous islands really feel relaxed and local handicrafts are not too pricey. Lombok overwhelms the senses with a unique shade of green considering it lies on the Australasian side of the Wallace Line while the giant Mount Rinjani looms over the background. Here鈥檚 the best of Lombok in four days.

Comparisons to Bali鈥檚 Kuta beach comes into mind when talking about Lombok鈥檚 main stretch. Located 30 minutes northwest of the capital Mataram, Senggigi holds on to the laid-back vibe found wanting at other beach destinations in South East Asia. Backpacker lodges and international resorts blend in well to the scene while Western restaurants and bars can be found scattered with local eateries along the main road. Don鈥檛 be perturbed by the blackish sand of the beach due to its volcanic origins and enjoy being on the right side of uncongested relaxation. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Lombok - Rediscovering Indonesia's Forgotten Islands
Guide Location: Indonesia » Mataram
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Danial Ariff Bin Ahmad Nordin
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