Tetebatu is a tiny town located approximately two kilometers away from the world-famous Mount Rinjani National Park. This settlement looks like it was never touched by the technological progress, and that’s the beauty of it. If you’re looking for the authentic, real village life in Indonesia, this is where you should start. Traditions and customs […]
Read More...Kota Raja: The City Of Kings, Or Just Another Village?
As any other Asian island with ancient history, Lombok has many legends. Some of them are true, some aren’t. As for Kota Raja, the locals call it the city of Kings. That sounds pretty epic. So, what’s with the “royal” title? Well, according to the historians, many centuries ago, the warriors from Bali took over […]
Read More...Test Your Weaving Skills At The Loyok Village
Just like any other settlement in Lombok, the beautiful Indonesian island, the Loyok Village is mainly known for the exceptional wickerwork products. The locals know their way around bamboo and create all kinds of amazing stuff with it, selling it to the neighboring villages and to the foreigners. This is one of those places that […]
Read More...Masbagik – A Traditional Pottery Village
Masbagik is a wonderful Sasak village located on the East side of Lombok. It’s been there for many years and is famous for the top-class pottery products. If you’ve been keeping up with our reviews, then you already know that this island is known for the communities that make a living on pottery. The Masbagik […]
Read More...Beleke Is The Center Of Rattancraft In Lombok
If you scroll through the articles on our website, you’ll see that there are many village reviews. Why is that? Well, the reason is simple: they all have something unique to offer to the tourists, especially the ones that come from the Western Civilization. The locals aren’t really big fans of changes and prefer to […]
Read More...Sengkol And Rambitan – Centers Of The Sasak Culture
These picturesque Sasak villages are the very heart of the island. They might not be the busiest spots in the country, but they certainly have a lot of history behind their backs. That’s exactly what makes them “magnets” for the potential tourists. Sengkol and Rambitan are both located in the center Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara […]
Read More...Get The Best Hand-Made Pottery At Penujak Village
If you’ve never heard about this wonderful pottery village, that’s because it’s not as advertised as, say, the world-famous Banyumulek or Sembalun. I’m not saying that those villages have nothing on this one. It’s just that for a tourist who wants to dig really deep and have an overwhelming experience in Lombok, Penujak Pottery Village […]
Read More...Meet Masters Of Weaving At The Sukarara Village
Do you know why Lombok is such a popular island for tourists from all over the world? That’s because almost every single village there is unique and has a strong historical background that we all want to know more about. Weaving is one of the most ancient and traditional arts in Lombok. The locals have […]
Read More...Learn The Pottery Craft At Banyumulek Village
Banyumulek is a picturesque village located in the Kediri district, West Lombok regency that attracts countless tourists both from Indonesia and from all over the world. The Sasak people have been living there for ages, and pottery is what they know and love. Thanks to the ever-increasing demand of jugs, bottles, and other craft items, […]
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