By: Aulia R. Sungkar Bersebelahan dengan Pulau Bali di bagian barat, Pulau Lombok punya banyak bakat serupa. Sampai tahun ini, entah bagaimana citranya masih tetap terjaga sebagai “Bali yang orisinil”. Pura Batu Bolong Untuk pemandangan sunset yang unik di pantai Senggigi, kunjungi Pura Batu Bolong. Sepintas tampak seperti Tanah Lot di Bali, pura ini juga aktif digunakan sebagai situs ibadah bagi umat Hindu di Lombok. Dengan latar Gunung Agung di kejauhan, pemandangan sunset akan tam … [Read more...]
Restoring coral reefs through art initiative breathes new life into Senggigi Beach
Text by Sudibyo M. Wiradji. Photos by Foued Kaddachi. Published in The Jakarta Post on June 5, 2014. Underwater installations for an artificial reef park not only attract fish and divers but also benefit locals. Senggigi Beach in Lombok, one of Indonesia’s emerging tourist destinations, is on its way to regaining it lost heyday as a habitat for shrimp, lobster, squid, jelly fish and other unique marine species. The beach lost its appeal years ago due to the destruction of coral as a res … [Read more...]
Glancing the Beauty of the Pristine Lombok
Dubbed an unspoiled Bali, Lombok Island has a lot in common with its closest neighboring Bali for its beautiful marine diversity that offers a stunning view of sunset and resort living with many places of attractions featuring untouched nature and beautiful coral reefs. The most developed tourism site in Lombok is Senggigi, which is also known as the island’s best-known resort area. Situated on a sweeping bay, Senggigi offers an ideal place for those seeking a laid-back tropical stay in the u … [Read more...]