How we spent 2 months in Lombok

Ever been somewhere where you never want to leave? This was Lombok for us. Lombok is an island in Indonesia next to Bali but i after seeing both Bali and Lombok, I would choose Lombok any day!

There is so many beautiful waterfalls and beaches in Lombok and it is so affordable. We paid £138 a month for our stay in Mataram, Lombok. Although Mataram is the city of Lombok and not a tourist destination, we had such a great time! The locals are so nice and you can find drivers who will drive you to the other side of the island and wait to take you back at the end of the day.

Lombok is 97% muslim so you will not find alcohol unless you’re in the touristy areas. Most restaurants in Mataram don’t offer alcohol with meals but you can buy it in shops if that’s fr you. We don’t really drink so wasn’t an issue for us.

Every sunday there is Car Free Day which is where they close down the street for a few hours in the morning and there’s lots of food stalls and stuff to buy. There is also music and dancing!

If you are travelling GO TO LOMBOK!

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Post by Emily13 | May 8, 2025