Spring is here in Lombok, and with it comes new events and inspiration on where to dine, stay and play. Plan your next Lombok staycation at ultra-luxury Villa Kastil or Tunak Resort, or something more permanent, Nour Estates talks to mylombok about Investing in South Lombok. Plus, Ilyas Najim MD from MMI—Advisors discusses the secrets to investing in real estate in Indonesia. Budding property investors, there’s more—check out the interview with Desvann from Palm View Properties.

This edition we profile new Gili Air sushi restaurant Yanai and also talk cuisine with Guest Michelin staff Chef Christophe Lerouy, who will cook at Qunci Vilas at Chef’s in the Wild event in May. Learn a new culinary skill with Terra’s Coffee Workshop which is held monthly to learn about the process of making coffee, and at Stir it Up we learnt how to make Banana Peel “oleo-saccharum” (Sugar Oil).

Need a soothing spa treatment? Check out Lina Spa at Lina Boutique Hotel & Spa, which delivers unique Hammam treatments in the style of traditional Moroccan and Turkish bathhouses. We also profile a new documentary on spear fishing in the Gili Islands.

This month, you’ll hear Yuni Rizkiah’s story who was empowered by OceanFolx to learn how to swim and surf. Equally inspiring is expat surfer Joey, who has helped raise money to build a new classroom for children on Serangan Beach. This month, our regular Through A Lense feature showcases Karola, with Dance of the Depths, who explores the beauty of movement, emotion and connection, all captured underwater.

Also get acquainted with Island Stock, a Kuta based jewellery brand and see all the details of the recent mylombok Anniversary Party—a big thanks to The Garden Collective for hosting it, and to all of our wonderful sponsors. This month saw the opening party for the first recycling centre in Lombok.

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