Bali Lombok Guide
Lombok Arts & Crafts
The native people of Lombok are called Sasaks and have their own language and arts. Here are some of Lombok’s unique arts.
Date: December 19th, 2007 |
Lombok - the next tourist paradise
Lombok is the island located directly east of Bali across the 1300m deep Lombok Strait. Anyone who has visited Bali and Lombok will tell you the latter has a fraction of the tourism of Bali. Lombok (4,725 km² ) is roughly the same size as Bali with roughly the same population (2.5 million), however it was never the big draw for foreign tourists that Bali was. This was due partly to infrastructure, partly to culture and partly to familiarity, people make friends in Bali and want to return.
Date: November 23rd, 2007 |
Map of Central Senggigi
Here is a map of Central Senggigi Lombok highlighting accommodation and restaurant options.
Date: June 11th, 2007 |
East Lombok
East Lombok is probably the least popular part of the island as far as tourists are concerned. Stories circulate about unfriendly locals are in this part of Lombok, although in reality they can be very friendly once contact has been made. The Sasak Muslim culture of Lombok means people are generally more reserved than in Bali, which could be misinterpreted as unfriendly.
Date: June 9th, 2007 |
Lombok for the Christmas period
Bali draws large numbers of foreign visitors over the Christmas period, attracted by the weather, shopping and party atmosphere. For people looking for a quieter scene, with a tropical beach type of experience Lombok might be a place to consider.
Date: December 14th, 2007 |
Accommodation in Senggigi Lombok
Here is a guide to accommodation options in Senggigi Lombok. Senggigi is the main tourist center on the west coast of Lombok, and the accommodation is spread over a few kms. Central Senggigi has many budget options while north Senggigi has a better choice of luxury accommodation.
Date: June 15th, 2007 |
Map of Senggigi
Here is a map of greater Senggigi Lombok detailing the coastline with some accommodation options.
Date: June 9th, 2007 |
Map of Gunung Rinjani Lombok
Here is a map of of Gunung Rinjani in Lombok, highlighting accommodation and hiking trails.
Date: June 5th, 2007 |