STOP SCROLLING. I found the place that’s going to ruin Bali for you — in the best way possible. 😍 Say hello to Lombok, Indonesia. Not just one of the most viral Lombok Indonesia spots right now… this one might actually change your life.
So picture this: It's 6:17 AM. The sky’s doing this unreal watercolor blend of soft lavender and fire-orange. I’m sitting on the deck of a cliffside villa in Selong Belanak, barefoot, coffee in hand (Balinese beans, naturally), listening to nothing but rustling palm trees and distant waves. A local fisherman glides by in the haze with his morning catch. And that’s when it hits me—this isn’t just a destination. It’s a lifestyle. And maybe...a long-term one? 👀
You know how we flirt with the idea of buying property abroad every time we travel somewhere magical? This time I felt it in my bones. Lombok told me to slow down, breathe deeper, live here.
But why is Lombok suddenly all over my feed lately? Because it’s like watching someone discover Bali before the brunch crowds and Instagram queues. Lombok is raw and untamed but still super accessible. Think turquoise beaches without the chaos. Volcanic hikes without the oversaturation. And villas—gorgeous ones—for a fraction of the price you'd pay in Thailand or Singapore.
When I stumbled onto this trending Lombok gem called Are Guling Beach—a crescent of white sand backed by jungle hills—I swear, I thought I’d walked into a Pinterest board. The wind was salty and warm, the sun was in golden hour mode ALL DAY (blessing my photos with nonstop glow-ups), and there were only two other humans there. TWO. That’s not a beach. That’s a private miracle.
But hear this: most people come here, park by the warung up top, snap a pic for Stories and leave. Amateurs. The real move? Take the trail behind the warung. Walk about 5 minutes and BOOM—you hit a hidden cove with black volcanic rocks and turtle sightings so frequent, I actually gasped loudly mid-IG Live. 😂
Also, random tip but SO needed: bring cash. I got cocky and assumed everywhere would take card because tourist spot, right? Nope. I had to trade my last protein bar for a coconut. Honestly, no regrets. But still.
Funniest thing? Trying to explain to my mom that I was “just checking out land options” here—while FaceTiming her from a hammock, surrounded by goats. Her face = priceless. I promised I was being responsible. Meanwhile, I’m already texting a local contact about a bamboo bungalow that backs up to rice fields with fiber optic Wi-Fi. WIN.
And here's the kicker—it all feels surprisingly doable. Property laws in Indonesia are complex, but loads of expats are figuring it out with the right local guidance.
Lombok makes you wonder why we wait so long to chase the dream. Why we keep putting off exploring new roots in unexpected places. Would I trade this view, these surreal mornings, this freedom… for a condo back home? Not on your life.
What truly sealed the deal? I booked a drone tour with FlyLombok.id and HOLY COCONUTS. Their aerial footage showed cliff-top villas nestled in hidden terraces I couldn’t even see from the ground. You think you’ve seen paradise until a drone reminds you—nah, this goes deeper. I immediately rebooked twice.
So yeah. Lombok Indonesia is more than trending. It’s tempting. And if you’ve ever dreamed of living beyond the ordinary, maybe... it’s your sign, too.
See you on the cliffside 🏝️