When Lombok’s Calling You, Just Listen
All photos here are my personal photos “You need to go to Lombok as soon as possible. No questions asked.” That’s what someone—or something—told me in my dream, back in November 2024. Three nights in a row. My first trip to Lombok was around 2016 or 2017 for work. It was just a business trip—I didn’t even get the chance to explore this beautiful, still pure island. So on the fourth night in November, I finally shared this recurring dream with one of my best friends, Achi. She said: “If Lombok’s already calling you, then go in April—or May at the latest. But check the weather first. And I still insist you’re not going alone. Especially if it’s a road trip.” Guess what I did? I followed her advice religiously. I’m not trying to sound like a clairvoyant or dive into spiritual woo-woo, but since I was a kid, dreams like this have happened to me from time to time. Especially the ones that come out of nowhere—when I’m not even thinking about something I want. They just come straight ...
