mylombok issue 064

It’s the middle of high season, with the sun shining and Lombok as vibrant as ever. From the Gili Islands to the south coast, there are numerous ways to escape the crowds, and nothing beats a much-deserved relaxing staycation. TIKA in Kuta and Villa Gladak are our latest top picks for a chilled-out getaway. Looking for a vibrant night out with live music? Check out our profile of Soirée in Kuta.

This issue is also packed with delicious food and drink stories. There’s more on the long running Qunci Chef in the Wild fine dining series, and there’s an interview with Chef Valentina Escobar from Nohi about fresh food and pastries. We also talk with Mike King about the story of Island Brewing, and hear from Daniel of Klub Kembali on how to make the perfect Pineapple Tepache.

For art and design lovers, check out our piece on the Dalam Interiors lifestyle boutique at Sempiak Seaside Resort in Selong Belanak, while our ‘Through A Lense’ picture story showcases ‘The Island that never gets boring,” by talented photographer Karlijn Struik. Additionally, Madi Stewart explains marine conservation in action with Project Hiu shark tracking.

For budding property investors, make sure to read our features about maximising real estate value with Ilyas and Nour Estates’ guide to finding the perfect plot of land in Lombok. On the events front, there were a couple of key recent happenings with the opening of The Head Quarters food court in Kuta and Rabbit Jump just celebrated its 2nd anniversary.