As one of the favorite tourist destinations in Indonesia, the charms that Lombok has to offer are very diverse. Starting from the beach to the mountains, Lombok is often visited by domestic and foreign tourists for a vacation.
However, there are several things that make foreign tourists astonished while on vacation here. Launching from YouTube Ryan Purvis and Hey Diego V, here are some things that surprise foreign tourists when they come to Lombok for the first time.
1. While visiting Selong Belanak Beach, a foreign tourist was surprised to see how many buffaloes roamed around
www.wisataoke.com 2. The big waves in Lombok make foreign tourists feel at home surfing. For beginners, must still be accompanied by a guide, yes!
nesia.id 3. Some small children in tourist attractions like to reach into the luggage of foreign tourists as if looking for something. This is what scares foreign tourists
Wisatadilombok.com 4. Unlike Bali, tourist attractions in Lombok are not so full of tourists, so they are more comfortable
instagram.com/cr_travelblog 5. To get to the Gili Islands from Lombok is also very easy and cheap. Taking a public boat only costs IDR 15 thousand per person
airport.id/eksotisme-gili-trawangan 6. Arriving at Gili Trawangan, there are many beachside cafes selling various foods, including ice cream, you know!
theculturetrip.com 7. Foreign tourists are surprised, because Gili Trawangan is getting busier at night. Here, there are often parties in the middle of the sea or by the beach
www.jetsettogether.com 8. Throughout the Gili Islands, no motorized vehicles are allowed. Instead, tourists can use a wagon or bicycle
thesmartlocal.com 9. Most of the roads in the Gili Islands are unpaved. For that, foreign tourists have to pass through the sandy roads
commons.wikimedia.org 10. The sunset views over the Gili Islands are second to none. Plus the atmosphere is quite quiet, so it feels even more serene
capturetheatlas.com/gili-islands How about you, are you surprised or no, here? Before leaving for vacation, determine the location you will be stopping at and prepare your luggage and transportation tickets properly, so that your short vacation runs comfortably and with minimal disruption.
Disclaimer: This article has been published in IDN Times with the title “According to foreigners, these 10 things shocked me when I went to Lombok for the first time!” written by Prila Arofani.
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