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Natural Beauty of Lombok Indonesia | Rinjani Dawn Adventures

Discover the natural beauty of Lombok Indonesia with Rinjani Dawn Adventures. Our team offers unforgettable experiences for nature lovers and adventure seekers, from pristine beaches to lush rainforests. To learn more, you can visit our website.

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Surf Camp Lombok

Is that your dream to surfing on the waves or if you are beginner surfer then don’t worry we are here to help you.  Here you can find the good vibes, high-standerd tropical rooms with delicious food and Lombok is worlds favourite place for surfing.

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Kuta Lombok Surf Camp

if you want to get best experience in surf camp, then visit kuta Lombok. We offer surf camps for beginners and intermediates in Lombok, Indonesia.

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What are five thrilling adventure activities to do in Asia?

If you're an adventure aficionado looking for bone-chilling and unnerving adventure in Asia, you’ve dropped at the right place. Here’s a list of electrifying adventure activities that you must try once in your life to quench the thirst for adventure.

1.Everest Base Camp Trekking : Adventure seekers trek to the Everest base camp suspended at a height of 17,590 feet above sea level. It'll be an exhilarating experience on this majestic giant. You'll come across breathtaking scenery engulfed in blue, black, and gray snow-capped mountains. In addition to the mountaintop Buddhist monasteries, you will pass through villages nestled into the mountainsides untouched by time. On this trek, experience the Sherpa culture and live within the mountains, which they have called home for centuries.

Best Time to visit : Feb-May and Sept-Nov

2.Cliff Jumping, Cebu, Philippines: Pack your bags and be in Cebu for a thrilling cliff-diving adventure. The adrenaline rush of freefalling before landing in the gushing waters is truly unparalleled, especially when it is complemented by the breathtaking landscape of the Philippines. Thrilling dives are guaranteed at these locations due to the rugged cliffs and shockingly blue waters amidst lush greenery. There are dozens of jumping spots in the canyons between Alegria and Kawasan in Cebu, all with varying heights, difficulties, and terrain. Brace yourself up for an exhilarating jump from the highest cliff climb over 60 feet in height.

3.Bungee Jumping, Macau Tower : Those who explore thrills truly know what it's like to leap off a cliff and plummet into a rapid free fall, the world whirling uncontrollably above them. Get ready to experience the intoxicating fear and exhilarating adrenaline rush at Macau Tower, the highest Bungee Jumping spot in the world. Standing at a height of 764 feet, the dive offers you the city's twinkling lights in the evening with a blurry yet surreal view of illuminated water.

4.Sandboarding, Mui Ne, Vietnam : Adventure aficionados, you must have tried snowboarding. This time drop an adventurous visit to Mui Ne, Vietnam, to surf through the sands. You can surf the untamed sands of Mui Ne as you wander through a visually appealing landscape. At Mui Ne, the sand changes color every few meters, from white, yellow, grey, red, to pink. In addition, the dunes constantly change shape and size with the blowing wind, offering surfers a unique experience. It's a spectacular destination for visitors who want to get spellbound by a surreal sunset or sunrise for breathtaking views of the landscape.

5.Diving, The Magnet, Belongas Bay, Indonesia : Be ready to dive into the world's renowned diving site, The Magnet, for the most bone-chilling experience. Here, divers who attempt to explore The Magnet are exposed to storm surges, strong currents from the southeast winds, and downdrafts due to its location in open waters just south of Lombok Island leaving them with a terrific experience. As you dive into the ocean to swim with Hammerhead sharks, the rough waters and strong currents make the experience challenging. Dives at this site in Belongas are far from resorts, and they can only be reached by fully certified, experienced divers. Book Now…

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Best Places to Visit in Lombok

Worn out on a similar occasion spots, and need to accomplish something truly unique? We are speculating you have not visited Lombok, an island in Indonesia, yet. 

Mount Rinjani: One of the features of Lombok is a climb up to Mount Rinjani. On the off chance that you are visiting Lombok, you can't skirt this! Mt Rinjani is the second greatest volcanic top in the entire of Indonesia. It has a lake called Segara Anak, which is really a lake framed in a pit. The lake additionally has a boiling water spring, shaped normally. Rinjani is sacrosanct for both the nearby individuals (Sasaks) and the Hindus of the locale. 

Senggigi sea shore: Senggigi is another location you wouldn't have any desire to miss; it is a vacationer center, and has an excellent sea shore, coconut trees influencing behind the scenes and green wildernesses as the setting. The Senggigi Sea shore is a mainstream objective for the individuals who love surfing. A lion's share of the lodgings in Lombok are situated here. 

City of Mataram: Mataram is the large city of the Lombok locale, and is known for a grasp of sanctuaries in its area. One of them is nine km away from the city, known as Gunung Pengsong. There is additionally Pura Lingsar, only eight km from Mataram. The sanctuary is set in excellent rice fields, and is just about as seemingly flawless postcard. Pura Meru is another significant sanctuary, committed to the triplet of Hindu divine beings, Brahma, Maheshwara and Vishnu. 

Gili Islands: While in Lombok, you ought to likewise go to the Gili Islands that lie on the north-west coast. Various individuals head to the islands for various reasons - novice jumpers, genuine jumpers, the individuals who need to laze on the sea shores, families, couples...there are exercises for everybody at the three islands, from kayaking to horse riding and strolling. You can likewise take up surfing and swimming here. There are interminable coral patches and multi-tinted uncommon types of fish also to spot. The three islands are Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno (smallest of the island triplet), and Gili Air, which is a little more than a short ways from the territory. 

Pusuk monkey backwoods: Need to goof off? There's an objective that is perfect for you - the Pusuk monkey backwoods, a tropical wilderness populated with macaques. Guests can even take care of the dark hued monkeys that line the streets. 

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Adventures in Bali Hiking

The majority of the mountains are in the northern territory of Bali and there is an extraordinary arrangement to do once you get out there. A couple of territories have a ton of lodge alternatives and are remarkable for contributing longer periods of time while various zones are as of late extraordinary roadtrips. You ought to investigate various regions to orchestrate out your excursions and select the best lodge decisions. 

Essentially make sure to pack some more sultry apparel while investigating the mountains of Bali. A great many people think about the sun, surf, and sand when they head to Bali anyway it tends to be a lot chillier when you get up in the mountains. 

Bali climbing, think several potential objections: 

Gunung Agung 

This is perhaps the greatest mountain in Bali and there is no housing open. You can get to the longest path from Pura Besakih and that is similarly a stunning spot to go through the prior night you take off on the greatest Bali climbing experience on the whole of Bali. In case you don't figure you can keep a 5-7 hour extreme climb and make it back to your housing point safely, at that point you can go toward the southern reason for the mountain for a more limited climbing course.

 Gunung Abang 

This is actually a Bali climbing trail inside a greater pit called Batur. You can climb various regions of Batur, in any case, what makes Abang novel is the backwoods encompassing the path. A lot of climbing in Bali is done before sunrise on the grounds that there are no trees to safeguard from the limit sun and high dampness. This is one of the path that you can truly appreciate in the midst of the day since the forest ruins the impacting sun. 

You ought to bring your own specific water and rewards since there isn't much here for procurement. There is no housing either, so you ought to stay in Penelokan or another gathering the prior night or after. 

Gunung Batukaru 

Stay in Sarinbuana in case you need to climb in this mountain range since it is one of the more distant climbing objections in Bali. Will can in like manner be gotten from Kuta in case you are staying around there. You will generally have to find the Eco Hotel and plan your climbing undertakings starting there. This is a high mountain, so it may not be a good pick for the people who without expansive climbing foundation. 

This precipitous zone is known for keeping up wild show up, which is hard to find in Bali any more. You can even camp outside around there in case you seize the opportunity to very close with the common habitat.

For more info:-  Lombok Hiking Trails for Beginners Lombok Hiking ltinerary Best Hikers Accomodation Mount Rinjani Best Route for Hiking Mount Rinjan

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Indonesien (och lite Malaysia)

Efter en aningen försenad flight och en 90 minuter lång kö i passkontrollen kom jag så till Indonesien, närmare bestämt Denpasar, Bali. Jag hade bokat en vecka på Mondo Surf Village. Dagarna på Mondo bestod av yoga innan frukost, surfing och kampsport (muay thai och brasiliansk jiu-jitsu). Med fri tillgång till moppe åkte jag ofta in till Canggu för att äta gott och jag besökte också Ubud. Tiden på Mondo var riktigt skön och det är lite av en familj där. Hälsade på en månad senare på en av deras grillkvällar de har varje lördag. Efter Mondo spenderade jag några dagar i Uluwatu, surfade och tränade Muay Thai. Jag åkte tillbaka till Canggu en snabbis och tränade några dagar på Bali MMA, tills tummen gick av…typ.

I mitten av mars firar Balineserna nyår, eller Silent Day, eller Nyepi. En dag då man inte får röra sig ute på gatorna, inga fordon får användas, ingen eld eller elektricitet. Kort och gott, det är en dag där man inte gör så mycket. Tillsammans med några expats bestämde jag mig för att fly denna dag och åka till Java över den helgen för att hänga på ett surf camp och ha det gött. Till skillnad från Bali kändes Pulau Merah, eller Red Island, som riktiga Indonesien. Här växte drakfrukt på alien-liknande buskar som ogräs och allt var väldigt mycket mer sparsmakat och oturistigt.

Efter en rätt hektisk månad i Australien med många destinationer på kort tid och långa bussresor var Indonesien en plats där jag tillät mig att bara slappna av. I alla fall tills två tredjedelar av en norska maffian drog in efter några veckor i Fiji. Vi drog till Tulamben för att dyka i skeppsvrak och med undervattenstatyer. Efter det båten till Gili T för att dyka ännu mer. På Gili T hängde vi mycket på Manta, en dykshop där jag fått tipset av en kollega att söka upp hans vän Philip. En riktigt skön lirare som oftast glider runt med inte mindre än 5 tankar runt kroppen. För honom ska dykningen ske djupt och länge.

I behov av fler visumdagar hoppade jag på flyget till KL. Under två dagar knatade jag runt staden med kameran i högst hugg och kollade in s.k. Street Art. Jag avnjöt några GT och en kall stor stark på den mäktiga rooftop baren Heli. En helikopterplatta på dagen som strax innan mörkrets intåg omvandlas till en perfekt plats för att beskåda solnedgång över stadens skyline.

Åter tillbaka i Indonesien gjorde jag lite dagsutflykter, till exempel Bali Gate och Tenah Lot. En kväll sprang jag på två riktiga män från Nederländerna. Riktiga män i bemärkelsen att det också står upp mot exploateringen av oskyldiga djur. Efter att “bondat” över detta faktum började vi diskutera olika utflykter vi ville göra. Vi bestämde oss för att boka en båtresa från Lombok till Flores, via bland annat Komodo och Rinca. Detta passade mig perfekt då jag vill bestiga vulkanen Rinjani som även den befinner sig på Lombok. En klättring från ~1000m upp till 3726m som normalt görs under tre dagar bestämde jag mig för att göra på två. Dag 1 var rätt lätt med 8 timmars klättring upp till campingplatsen vid kraterns kant. Natten var väldigt kall och wake up call var 02:00. Klättringen mot toppen kunde börja för att hinna dit till soluppgången. För alla som bestigit vulkaner vet att gruset som beklär dess sluttningar innebär en klassisk “two steps forward, one step back”. Efter 3,5 timmes klättring nådde vi toppen och utsikten var helt klart värd mödan. Åt ena hållet kunde man beskåda den vattenfyllda kratern, Giliöarna och den aktiva vulkanen Agung på Bali - allt i samma blinkning. När det var dags att vända ner visste jag inte riktigt vad som väntade mig, men det visade sig vara en LÅÅÅNG promenad. Den lilla byn där strapatsen startat morgonen dagen innan nåddes inte förrän 20:15. Efter mer än 18 timmars vandring (ca 16 timmar utan raster) fanns det inte en muskel eller sena som inte gjorde sig påmind.

Efter återhämtning en dag på ett homestay nära Rinjani och två dagar på ett hostel i Kuta Lombok var det dags för den efterlängtade båtresan med mina nyvunna vänner. Vi hade även lyckats övertala tre andra att följa med oss så vi var ett härligt gäng och fick ett bra pris. Resan startade i Bangsal, vi dök från båten och simmade i solnedgången och allt var frid och fröjd tills vi vaknade dag 2 och något tydligen var fel med motorn. Blir lite upprörd när jag tänker på hur båtfirman skötte allt så jag håller mig kort… vi tappade en dag skeppsbrutna utanför en värdelös stad med hela fem minareter på nära öronavstånd. Vi tog oss dock till Komodo och Rinca och beskådade världens största ödla - komodovaranen. Det engelska namnet är dock bättre Komodo Dragon. En magisk upplevelse som följdes upp med en snorkling med Manta Rays. Efter ankomsten till Labuan Bajo tillbringade jag två dagar med feber, antagligen skapad av en allergisk reaktion från många brottningsmatcher med maneter. Trots strul och sjukdom var den en båtresa som inte gick av för hackor.

Mina sista dagar i Indonesien spenderade jag på Nusa Lembongan och Nusa Penida utanför Bali. Väldigt lugna och sköna dagar inför stundande strapatser.

Selamat Tinggal!

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Unforgettable Rinjani Trek Adventures

Embark on the unforgettable Rinjani trek with Rinjani Dawn Adventures. Explore the majestic Mount Rinjani, immerse yourself in stunning views, and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Book your trek now.

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Retour au pouce di Lombok chez les mosquées enchantées. Après s'être prélassés au soleil et en sous-marin au paradis des îles Gili, nous sommes arrivées sur la cousine musulmane de Bali, l'île de Lombok. �� l'image de la grande majorité sur reste du pays, Lombok est affiliée à la religion du gouvernement, l'islam. Déjà à Gili nous avions quitté l'étrange symétrique architecture balinaise pour retrouver un univers plus touristique, ambiance cocotier fait de bric et de broc. Il nous arrivait d'entendre de temps à autres les appels à la prière de l'imam, mais tout cela était dilué par le reste de l'atmosphère balnéaire. Les premiers kilomètres parcourrus à Lombok, faufilades entre des lacets de montagne bien serrés où des macaques faisaient les zouaves, laissent direct apparaître une architecture radicalement différente. À Bali, la pauvreté est surement moins frappante dans la mesure où les habitats, les balé, sont très stylisés. Ici on retrouve un peu la précarité inventive qu'on avait pu croiser au Laos, même s'il ne s'agit pas pour autant d'une misère criante. Ce qui m'a frappé, surtout, ce sont les mosquées. Elles poussent ici et là, et font jaillir leurs dômes décorés par dessus les toits des batisses, parfois presque au milieu de la jungle. Les gens à Lombok, pas tous mais beaucoup, portent le voile ou le petit chapeau (que l'on aura tendance à associer en France aux turcs). Il y a beaucoup de mosquées en construction, ce qui frappe d'une part car on aurait tendance à considérer ces bâtiments comme très anciens donc figés dans le temps, d'autre part juste pour l'architecture. Des fois, on apperçoit un minaret encore dénudé dans sa strcture, ou mieux encore, le squelette métallique du futur dome qui courronera telle ou telle mosquée. Vraiment surprenant. Ce matin, le 6 janvier, nous sommes repartis pour de nouvelles péripéties autostopiennes car mes parents nous ont quittés pour rejoindre le plat pays. Bien armés d'un petit guide linguistique partiellement mémorisé, on s'est lancé à côté de l'hotel où l'on a dormi avec mes parents, à coté de l'aéroport donc (càd dans une zone compliquée pour le stop), et on a décollé très rapidement. Je crois qu'on aura jamais eu un ratio de stop en benne aussi important. Petit coup de coeur pour le dernier stop de la journée, où on a suivi trois gars en partance pour récupérer des tonnes de gravats pour la construction, à l'arrière de leur semi-remorque. On s'est mangé la drach de mousson de notre vie, recroquevillés sous nos k-ways, en priant à chaque instant pour que le chauffeur tapes de grosses accélérations, histoire que les litres d'eau boueuse s'évacuent par l'arrière de la benne et ne viennent pas submerger nos sacs à nos pieds. Une fois le camion chargé, il n'était plus possible de monter dans la benne. Je suis donc monté carrément sur le toit de la cabine avec les sacs et notre pote Syukron. Suprême délice de dirty 17/20, en mode esquives furtives des branches des arbres qui te fouetent la tronche et sentiment ultime de puissance d'un pilote de safari imaginaire. On pensait renouer avec le bourlinguage en reprenant le camping sauvage. Planter la tente sur la plage semblait ici une bonne idée. Mais en route, on s'est dit "Mais attends? !! Pourquoi on tenterait pas de se faire heberger dans une mosquée? ?". C'est ce qu'on a testé, et ça marche d'enfer! Je vous écris actuellement depuis la Masjid Tanjung de Teros, petite mosquée bleu turquoise toute mimi. On va dormir dans une petite pièce adjacente à la mosquée, il y a des sortes de douches non mixtes (qui doivent servir pour les ablutions rituelles je pense), donc on pourra se débarbouiller, nifel! On a même fait une petite visite de la mosquée avec l'imam, avec qui on avait quand même du mal à communiquer. J'ai l'impression que l'islam ici est loin du quiétisme tant il a l'air peu (disons moins) strict. Par exemple, l'imam fume, puis il a zéro barbe (bon peut être qu'il est imberbe et qu'Allah a dit ça passe pour cette fois). J'ai moitié compris qu'ici il n'y avait pas disticntion entre sunnites et chiites, et son coran est bilingue. Bref on surfe dans l'hospitalité musulmane et c'est vraiment sympa. On vous en redira plus quand on aura passé l'appel à la prière aux 130db à 4h du matin.

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Bringing Lombok’s Beauty to the World

The Adventure Lombok Tour Company is based in Lombok and is one of Indonesia’s top licensed tour and travel agents. It is a member of two of the country’s prestigious travel associations: the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).

The company is an independently-owned tour and travel on Lombok with over 13 year’s experience (they opened in 2006). They are one of the first premier tour operators on the island. In all the years in business, they also acquired several awards along the way.

They had been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor (a world authority on tours and travels) from 2013 to 2017. They were also the recipient of an award from Asia and Australasia Luxury Travel Guide in 2017.

With clients from all over the world especially from Australia, Europe, America and other Asian countries, they continue to be the leading in-bound tour operators on Lombok and the neighboring islands of Bali, Java, Flores, Komodo, and Sumba.

Specialties

Among the other tour operators, Adventure Lombok Tour Company has specialty offers to its clientele that made them a standout. The first advantage is their intimate knowledge of the best features of the island.

These include the famous Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air all the way to the heights of Mount Rinjani itself, even including the underrated southwestern Gili’s.  

Their Rinjani treks offer trekkers the best camping gear on the island plus the most experienced English speaking guides. In a sense, they know Lombok like only a few does, from the famous Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air to the heights of Mt Rinjani and the often underrated and definitely spectacular, south western Gili’s.

In 2009 they started Lombok’s first “Learn to Surf” school primarily based on the beautiful northern Senggigi, of Mangsit beach.

They run in 2011 the first Biking tours to many routes of Lombok country side including the back road routes and the MTB venture activities on Lombok the island is seen from a different perspective.

In 2014, they opened the Lombok first “Stand up Paddle Surf” Lesson and Hire. It was primarily based in amazing Senggigi beach.

Offers

On Mount Rinjani Crater Rim trekking, trekkers are treated to steep ascents and descents on a fairly good system of tracks whilst on the trek. This fully organized 2 days 1 night private trekking trip package is designed for trekkers or climbers who have short time but want to ascend the volcano.

They organize the wonderful Indonesia Wildlife, Cultural, and Heritage. This is a full package tour from Jakarta airport and end at Bali airport. The package includes accommodations as well as expert guides, tours, meals, transports and other side activities.

Of late, they also have the New 7 Wonders of Nature Komodo National Park and have visitors see them live in their homes. The Komodo dragon, one of the world’s ancient animals, exists only in Indonesia.

So far, Adventure Lombok Tour Company has brought premier quality to their travel and tour services to many people coming from all over the world who want to enjoy the beauty of Lombok.

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The tales of Lombok and the great big volcanic rock

Phew! It's been a busy 10 days in Lombok. However the toughest challenge we faced here (or perhaps ever!) and the most painful for me to have to relive is that of climbing Mount Rinjani, so I'm going to tell you about that first. We did a 3 day trek up the volcanic Mount Rinjani, not quite to the summit, but still 2600m up (and down) and then 600m down (and up!) to visit the lake and hot springs in the crater of the mountain. It was definitely the hardest physical challenge I've ever had and Alex said it was more intense that the Inca trek and probably wouldn't have taken either of us if he'd known how hard it was going to be!! Day 1 - The Climb After our customary 2 hour wait at the hostel, we met our very international group (Finland, Spain, Malaysia, France, and the Lake District) and set off for a 30 minute journey in the back of a truck to our starting point. What started as a nice gradual climb through rolling hills with clanging cows' bells and a little woodland area, quickly torpedoed after lunch as the route got rockier, more treacherous and; most painfully, steeper throughout. It also didn't help my self esteem that our whole group were super humans. The British guy, Cory, had done the 'Lakes in a Day' challenge and seemed to be looking at the whole climb as if it were a race, Ville from Finland was about to begin training to be a ranger out there and Spanish Marija had been on Everest!! Needless to say, they were at least an hour ahead of us at all times. The last three hours (of 8!!!) were hell and I seriously doubted if we were going to make it even with our guide, Bihan, being so patient with us and making me a stick to help me. The last section (when our legs were about ready to give way) was near vertical with loose rocks on a twisty hillside. It gave me vertigo to look back and see how high up we were. However when we came out of that last wooded area, and turned to see a full moon above the vast valley below us, despite my weariness, I was still blown away by the view. The sun was just setting so it was perfect timing to reach base camp, with the full moon surrounded by pinky hues on one side, and then a bright colourful sky on the other as the sun set behind the crater with a glassy, calm lake at the bottom. I felt a brief moment of elation as we collapsed after taking a few photos, but then the pain kicked in. I think my body must have been in shock, as I was having leg and foot spasms, hot and cold flushes (it got cold very quickly once the sun was down), and didn't have much of an appetite; though the dinner was delicious. My only option for relief was to sleep. It was a small tent with a hard mat and a smelly sleeping bag, but I honestly didn't even notice. Day 2 - Hot springs and Lake While the rest of the crazies climbed to the summit at 2am (another 1000m climb), we had a relaxed morning at base camp; I mostly slept, and Alex had some quiet time watching the sunrise. Oh and guarding our tents from dozens of monkeys looking for leftovers! Eventually our group was back (one couple took over eight hours to do the summit - it sounded very precarious!!) and we persuaded a guide to take us to the hot springs. A landslide on our planned route meant we had to try a bit harder to figure out what was happening and what we were able to do, but we got there in the end. The trek down into the crater and back would have been hard on a normal day, but our already aching limbs made it all the harder. At least this one was 50% steep incline and 50% flat(ish) walking! The springs themselves were amazing to behold: steaming greeny blue streams flowing down between huge cream rocks. The water was extremely hot and I only managed to get my feet in (though they appreciated the special treatment!) before I was craving a cool down, so we headed to the lake for a swim. It seemed like a different world, though only 5 minutes away. It was misty and grey so that the lake looked like it went on forever. When the clouds cleared we realised we were close by to the cone (the most active part of the volcano) which was smoking away. It was such a shame we didn't have more time down there so we could really appreciate the springs and the lake. We were certainly wishing we were camping there for the night rather than facing the climb back to our beds, but climb we did. The second night ended much in the same way as the first; my body just willing for it all to end. Day 3 - The Descent Still knackering, and with a few hairy moments, I must admit once we got past the first super steep bit, I almost enjoyed parts of the descent, especially after my Immodium kicked in (yep, tummy still not quite right!) and I'd swapped my blistering boots for some freeing flip flops. I had a moment where I even felt grateful that I'd got to see such beautiful and remote things that lazy people like me usually never get to see. However, as my feet started aching, the last hour dragged and I could feel myself getting more and more worked up so that when I rejoined with Alex at the finish line, I wasn't surprised that I cried (making it a grand total of 4.5 waves of tears throughout the trek, but only one full blown meltdown: A:"You look miserable" N:"I AM MISERABLE!"), this time mainly just from relief that it was all over. In conclusion, I'm probably never going to climb another mountain like that again (not sure I even should have in the first place!), but we met some great people (Jonah from New York with his brilliant hiking hat was the highlight!), saw great things and certainly pushed ourselves to the limit, which I guess is a good test so early in a marriage! Oh and I've never enjoyed a hot shower and a nice hotel room so much in my life as I did that afternoon. The rest of our time in Lombok has been a stark contrast of relaxation, beaches and just your more your average holiday vibes and we were in the perfect locations for it. Firstly in our very plush hotel in Senggigi which had a really nice pool with an incredible view down over the hillside to the sea and secondly by the unbelievably beautiful south coast in Kuta. This time consisted of mainly of sunbathing (/burning), massages, mosquito bites, ice cream, shopping, swimming and Alex did a bit of surfing, but of course there were some highlights... Firstly, the day before we did the trek we were taken by our rather charming 15 year old guide, Ali, to see some waterfalls in Senaru. Alex got a rather harsh back massage from the first one, but it was really the second waterfall that blew us away. It was a crescent of smaller and narrow flows of water coming down a huge curved rock side in the rainforest, surrounding one bigger, more powerful jet that pushed out into the middle. I'm not sure my description does it justice but it really was amazing!! We also had the fun but slightly disconcerting journey back through the tunnels that bring water down to the town from the waterfalls (so that we could avoid all the stairs back, so it was for good reason!). With water up to my knees, it was pitch black in the tunnels apart from the occasional windows to the pathway which illuminated dozens of intricate dewy spider's webs. The ground underfoot was mostly smooth but did have the occasional hole (goodness knows where to!) that Ali skilfully helped us avoid. A really interesting and fun afternoon!! In Senggigi the main highlight was when we went for dinner in a deserted restaurant (as we've grown quite accustomed to; it's apparently "rainy" season here at the moment, though we've had someone watching out for us on that front so far!), so the live band were essentially just performing for us. The singer, Ronnie, came to chat with us in his break and I made sure to mention that Alex was a bassist. Low and behold, he was up playing "Sweet Child of Mine" with them in the next set, it was great. After the gig they then invited us to their house as it just so happened to be the day before Mawlid (Muslim equivalent to Christmas Eve) and they were having a get together at one of their houses. We said we definitely wouldn't want to eat (as we'd already eaten) and Ronnie assured me it would be OK if I didn't want any, but as I suspected this was met with disdain (I felt like a huge bloaty balloon, I couldn't even attempt it!). Either way, it was so nice of them to ask us there and their singalongs and copious amounts of food did make me excited for Christmas with our families, even if Alex was told off for eating with his left hand! I was sad that the woman who had made the meal wasn't part of the socialising itself, despite Alex trying to invite her in. Apparently it was a men only affair (apart from the tourist!). Kuta was, as I mentioned, breathtakingly beautiful. The kind of beaches you see on exotic postcards and perfume commercials. Aside from just riding around on our hired moped and soaking in the scenery (and eating incredible Mexican food!!), we did also have the closest we've had to a night out on the whole trip! Early on Alex was up to his usual chatty tricks and made friends with a local bar owner, Yoko. He helped us with moped hire and took Alex surfing, and it was his bar that hosted the Friday live music night that seemed to attract in the whole town - we haven't seen that many people gathered together in weeks!! It was a good giggle chatting to lots of drunken surfers from all over the world, fighting off, but simultaneously laughing with kids selling bracelets, doing balloons (Alex had another crazy deja vu experience), and having a dance at a safe distance from the crazy locals who were pouring beer all over each other. The final crescendo of the trip was a walk on our last night out to sunset point, which is every bit as romantic as it sounds. It is a set of surprisingly green rolling hillsides (you could believe you were in Cornwall!) on a peninsula that juts out into the sea at the end of one of the particularly beautiful beaches. There are small foot-made paths over the hills which lead to a variety of amazing vantage points of the stretching coast line in magic hour's golden light. On our way out we saw some cows that from a distance looked shimmery and almost waxy, but which, on closer inspection, turned out to be caked in mud from an unexpected mud bath just over the verge of the hill - a cattle spa! And, at the top, we saw a legitimate flying man! I've never seen it before (not even sure what it's called?), but it was a guy quite simply flying over the hillsides in a seat pulled by a big crescent kite which he controlled from levers in each hand. It was scary but amazing to watch him glide gracefully down the slopes and over the shimmering ocean. He managed to stay in the air for about an hour using only the power of the wind. So yeah, it's been great! However, I must admit, I'm hoping Flores, our next stop, will have less pushy salesmanship. It made me so sad seeing kids as young as maybe 6, selling bracelets at all hours of the day and night and one woman started telling me about how she was married at 15 when she was selling us sarongs and I could feel my blood start to boil!! All that aside, Lombok was one of the most picturesque places I think I've ever seen - certainly any honeymooners dream - and we are sad to go.

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A Guide to Visiting Lombok Indonesia

For years I have been visiting Bali and still somehow am completely enamoured by this beautiful island. However on this trip to Indonesia I was in search of new experiences to discover more from this country made up of some 18,000 islands. Just a short plane ride from Bali, Lombok is becoming more and more popular with travellers looking to escape the crowds of Bali. A few days in Lombok was enough to discover the highlights, however one could easily spend a week or two here living the island lifestyle.

A Guide to Lombok Indonesia

When you arrive in Lombok you will soon notice how spread apart everything is. The airport is located in the South of the island, close to where many of the Bali inspired restaurants, cafes, bars and surf camps are located. Venture West and you will soon discover many resorts catering to families, honeymoon couples and groups of travellers venturing to the Gili Islands.

If you are a solo traveller or adventure traveller looking to meet people, the South is a great base. Here you will find a handful of surf camps and healthy cafes selling smoothie bowls and vegan treats galore.

If you are travelling as a couple and more interested in a resort style getaway, the West of the island has a great range of upscale hotels and resorts. We stayed at Katamaran Resort, a 4-star hotel we found online for a really great price.

The West of Lombok is where you must be for at least one sunset during your time on the island. Lombok overlooks Bali to the West, creating the perfect backdrop to watch the setting sun. A great way to see the coast is by renting a vespa (just be careful, most travel insurances will not cover accidents on bikes in Indonesia). If you’re heading this way, enter Malimbu into your maps and you’ll find this viewpoint in no time.

Things to Do in Lombok

We only had a short few days in Lombok and focused our efforts on exploring the beaches, cafes and viewpoints for sunset. We didn’t really have enough time for any of the epic adventures and both agreed we should have spent more time in Lombok. If you find yourself with more time, these are the highlights of the island:

Trek to Tiu Kelep Waterfall – the journey is around 45 minutes on foot and will lead you to this epic waterfall in the forest.

Explore Kuta, Lombok – the south of Lombok feels like the heart of the island and is a great place to discover delicious eateries, fun bars and a really relaxed island lifestyle.

Trek Mount Rinjani – if time was on our side, this is definitely an adventure we would have been up for. The trek lasts 2-4 days but will give you some of the most epic views over Lombok.

Where to Eat & Drink in Lombok

If you’re a foodie you will absolutely adore Lombok. Especially in the South of the island, there are some great plant based restaurants as well as coffee as good (if not better) than you’ll find in Bali! Here are some notable favourites:

Milk Espresso – If you’re after a great coffee, Milk Espresso is the place to go. Its a super hip little joint where you’ll likely see a digital nomad or twelve perched in one of the pretty table settings.

Kenza Cafe – Think raw vegan food that looks as good as it tastes. Also, all of the food is locally sourced from the island!

TERRA – With the motto “food that loves you back”, Terra is a great option for a healthy, hearty boost to your day. The food here is so delicious you’ll be asking for the recipe and best of all, everything tastes super fresh.

Where to stay in Lombok

As mentioned earlier, we checked in to an affordable four star hotel in the West of the island. You can find really great last minute bargains online, especially as Lombok is so much less busy than Bali.

Generally speaking the Western style hotels and a wide selection of luxury villas are located on the West of the island in Senggigi, while the laidback surf camps are located down in Kuta.

Many travellers use Lombok as a hub to visit the Gili Islands, which can be reached in just a 15-20 minute ferry ride from Lombok.

For more information to plan your trip to #Wonderfulndonesia, visit www.Indonesia.travel.

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Surf's Up: The Wretched on Surf Camps

Continuously needed to figure out how to surf?

Surfing is more than a game; it is a way of life that can be delighted in by anyone. The demonstration of getting your first wave or riding your first cylinder will send a grin to your face that will keep going for quite a long time and make them return for additional. Surf camps are a definitive encounter for any trying surfer: to learn, create stimulating methods and offer waves with new companions.

Qualified Surf Camp in Kuta Lombok teachers mean to take advantage of the center strength and soundness used to amplify surfing. A protected and un-scaring climate is given, where everything is clarified altogether. The exceptionally prepared and experienced watermen/ladies will address strategy, gear, oceanography, security, decorum, and cling to your particular objectives.

Extra surf data is frequently given, to permit individuals comprehension of the set of experiences, climate, and culture that gives this the riding fine art its worldwide allure. With surfing, it is essential to figure out how to ride in solidarity with the heartbeat of the sea while creating certainty and endurance.

The who and where of surf camps

Anybody is free to figure out how to surf, regardless of what age, sex, or capacity. Amateurs and progressed understudies will be guided and separately obliged, by experienced educators. During the surf camp, the instructors will bring information, backing, solace, and motivation to the learning cycle. Surf camps are ideal to be imparted to family, companions, or potentially coworkers. Then again, leave on a performance experience and you will find a large number of companions you essentially haven't met at this point.

Riding camps are offered in pleasant, safe areas all around the planet, so it's simply a question of choosing your favored objective. The best riding areas incorporate Australia, Hawaii, Fiji, Indonesia, and some more. These areas permit you to encounter wonderful coastline settings, with stunning views and eminent blue seas.

What do you need?

Surf camps shift in the necessities of what you should bring with you. Most camps by and large give convenience, surfboards, exercises, and dinners, for your benefit. It is prudent to bring your own rash shirt or wetsuit, as sometimes these are not given. In case you're now an enthusiastic surfer, you are free to bring your own surfboard.

Wellness planning

Before leaving on a surf camp, it is encouraged to building up your wellness where you can. The following is a guide that will help build up a workout regime; anyway, any activity you do will be important. It is generally imperative to extend when practice and the key is to gradually construct your wellness so you can look after it.

By swimming around 200-400m or 1-2km at any rate once per week, will empower your wellness levels to rise essentially. Free-form is the best stroke to work out, as it matches with the idea of surfing. Running or strolling on delicate sand can likewise help fortify leg muscles to help get ready for the requesting actual riding climate. If conceivable, start to work on rowing a surfboard in still water which will propel you to the surf camp.

A last consolation

Keep in mind, the best surfer on the planet is the one that is having a good time. Surpass your own assumptions at a surf camp. One ride and you'll be snared.

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Introducing Lombok Island

With heavenly shores, the majestic Mt Rinjani and spectacular marine life to detect, the island of Lombok at West Nusa Tenggara has no shortage of attractions both in and out of the water. It's little wonder that Lombok is the hottest destination in West Nusa Tenggara. Challenge your self with a build-up extravagant volcanic peaks. Hire a bike and cycle through lush evergreen rice paddies. Whichever way you choose to spend your time you won't be let down with the spectacular all-natural beauty available here.

And there's more. Lombok's southern shore is nature on a pervasive scale: breathtaking turquoise bays, world-class surf breaks, and massive headlands. Development of these types of beautiful beaches is just around the corner, but until that moment comes, they continue to be natural wonders to explore over much-improved roads.

Explore phenomenal shores down its south side just like the famous 'Senggigi' Beach, using beautiful corals which make the coast looked blushed. Find the Incredible Senaru Water Falls and Benang Kelambu Waterfalls for a relaxing sight. And do not overlook to join Grupuk surf camp and then brush your wave riding skills in the splendid Selong Belanak Beach.

Combine the locals of Sasak tribe and experience their everyday life in the weaving village of Sade and Rambitan. You may discover a thing or 2 out of the great women with meticulous carpentry skills that produce top high-quality fabrics.

In southern Lombok, you will get around by renting motorcycle or cars from reputable providers. It takes you to most tourist attractions, but only operates throughout the daytime. When night fell, there will soon be Ojek, a motorcycle transport with no meter, which lets you practice your purchase abilities until you jump on. And the unique is the Cidomo, found in Senggigi shore or perhaps the Gilis. It's a nick name for Cikar-Dokar-Motor, a cart with literal hp to transport around four people.