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Finding My Voice: A Conversation With Rizal Alfaro

From busking on the streets of Mataram to performing across the Gilis, Rizal Alfaro shares his journey, musical influences and dreams of taking his music around the world.

Ahmad Arifin Ilham, butler at Tampah Hills

You could say that Ahmad Arifin Ilham, known as Arifin, knows exactly how to give every guest at the Tampah Hills - Seaside Society Lombok the ‘royal treatment’. And he’s probably had the best type of training for the job. For more than a year he has been a butler at the resort and he loves it.

Ibu Rahun Suparman's Pizza

Ibu Rahun - Partner and co-founder of Suparmans Pizza - a lovely little warung, but with a great concept that cares for the island that they so dearly love. Pak Suparman and Ibu Rauhun are both crazy about planting trees. We co-founded Suparmans Treevolution together, planting trees across the 3 Gilis, but mainly she is famous for her soto ayam - grows all the herbs, etc. herself and has a big buffet (nasi tampung) celebration frequently for tree planting volunteers.

Susi Lestari - Island Soul: Growing Up and Giving Back on Gili Trawangan

Meet Susi Lestari, a Gili Trawangan local whose work in waste management and sea turtle conservation reflects her commitment to protecting the island and its community.

Okke Lagana - Anggrek Lombokensis

It began with a simple appreciation of the beauty and emotional impact of flowers. It grew into an understanding of how flowers could tell stories, mark important moments and connect people. Over time, it became clearer idea that floristry was not just an art but could be a viable and meaningful business.

General Manager - Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort

Meet Pak Budi, General Manager of Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika, as he shares his 35-year hospitality journey, hands-on leadership style, and vision for making the resort a leading destination in Lombok.