Lombok's Development Sparks Hope and Concerns Over Culture and Environment
TL;DR
Lombok, Indonesia's laidback surfer's paradise, is undergoing rapid development to emulate Bali's success as a tourist destination, leading to economic opportunities but also social and environmental concerns, including evictions and cultural changes.
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