Endless Summer in Southeast Asia: Lombok Kuta! 🏖️🏄‍♀️

#summervacay Southeast Asia's summer truly never stops, and my recent trip to Lombok's Kuta (which seems to show up as "Koeta" on Google Maps) was a perfect example! I originally planned for just one day, but I loved it so much that I extended my stay by another day and a half, which caused a bit of a scramble with accommodation (as I mentioned in a previous post). Kuta Lombok is a very typical Western tourist hub, Southeast Asian style. The streets are full of sun-kissed European and American young people, either surfing or diving, alongside older European and American couples simply relaxing at their resorts. You'll find relatively fewer Asian tourists here. Prices are about 2-3 times higher than typical Indonesian local rates, set to a "Western standard." This means you'll find everything from Japanese to Italian restaurants, professional diving gear, surfboards, and more. What to Do: There are tons of shops eager to offer surfing and diving lessons or tours. If you're interested, it's worth shopping around and comparing prices to get the best deal. Beaches: My Top Recommendations! Kuta Beach (Not Recommended): I don't recommend Kuta Beach itself. I found the sand to be quite dirty, and there were too many boats. Mawun Beach & Tanjung Aan Beach (Highly Recommended!): These are absolute gems! They're less crowded, the water is incredibly clean, and they're perfect for swimming. The sea is so exceptionally blue – it truly feels like paradise, I absolutely loved them! #lombok #kutalombok #indonesia #southeastasia