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POV: Solo Girl in Lombok (Surf Edition)
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items Lombok feels like Bali’s quieter, more raw sister. It offers incredible nature and a much calmer atmosphere overall. It is a place where you can slow down, breathe, and really connect with inner peace. Unlike Bali, the local population in Lombok is p...
As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and comfortable here. The locals were incredibly kind, warm, and helpful. This is not a luxury or fancy travel collection. It is built from the perspective of a girl who loves traveling with a backpack, but...
As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and comfortable here. The locals were incredibly kind, warm, and helpful. This is not a luxury or fancy travel collection. It is built from the perspective of a girl who loves traveling with a backpack, but...
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Accomodation
Surf
Eat & Drink
Must See
Good to Know
Accomodation
My favorite place to stay in Kuta. It’s close to the beach and the center, yet wonderfully quiet. Each bungalow has its own outdoor bathroom, and there’s a shared pool along with a friendly and helpful staff. Perfect for a relaxing stay in a convenie...
KUTA / Hideaway Bungalows
Budget friendly bungalow stay set in the middle of a lush, wild garden. You will find complete peace and quiet here, which makes it a perfect spot if you are looking to truly relax. The bungalows are simple but fully functional and comfortable. The s...
KUTA / SAME SAME Bungalows - ECO Friendly
Villa Homey is a clean and bright place with a perfect pool and lounge area for relaxing. Towels, drinking water, and tea are thoughtfully provided. The location is quiet yet convenient. The highlight is the staff, Anna, Sri, and the team are friendl...
KUTA / Villa Homey
Surf
The most popular surf beach on Lombok. There are several surf spots, so everyone can choose, but you need to count on a lot of people in the water. Ideal waves for beginners and advanced. You need to get to the line up by boat.
Gerupuk
Beautiful beach with turquoise water. Great conditions for surfing, especially for longboarding. Popular beach, so lots of people on the line up.
Tanjung Aan Beach
On the right side of the beach there is surf spot where you can paddle out without the need for a boat. It is stil like 20 minutes paddle, but it is managable. It works here only with big swell.
Lancing Beach
Serious spot. The waves are often ridden by advanced surfers and you can easily get into a fight here. You can easily paddle out to the line up, no boat needed.
Are Guling
Great surf guide for beginners!
Gerupuk Surf Guide / Hassan
Eat & Drink
Great place for coffee and lunch. Stable internet connection, suitable for remote work. Best fish and chips in town.
Munchies / Kuta
This restaurant is a treasure. The best warung in Kuta. So cheap, delicious, lovely staff. Everything amazing.
Warung Chili Crab / Kuta
Nice pizza place.
Pizza Shack / Kuta
Delicious ramen.
Umibōzu Ramen Bar / Kuta
Must See
This cave is full of millions of bats, and the 6pm bat flight is absolutely unforgettable. If you want to catch the famous photo of sunlight streaming through the cave, it’s best to visit around 1–2pm.
Bat Cave of Goa Bangkang Prabu
Just outside Kuta, this is a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. There’s a warung on the hill with average food, but enjoying the view with a Bintang in hand is definitely worth it.
Ryan Cafe Prabu / Sunset Place
A great spot to watch the sunset. The beautiful cliff overlooking the beach is the place to be. It gets a crowd every evening, but the atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable, making it a perfect sunset experience.
Merese Hill / Sunset Spot
Visiting Sade Village is interesting and informative. A guide explains how people used to live here, and a small donation is expected. The village works well as a museum-style guided tour, but be cautious—don’t buy souvenirs, as many items are overpr...
Sade Traditional Village
Good to Know
Whenever I arrive in Bali or Lombok, I always get a quick eSIM for the first day or two. Airport SIM cards are always much more expensive than what you can find in local shops, where you can get a better deal. I use Gigago, which lets me buy a SIM fo...
eSIM Tip / Gigago - Stay Connected
I always carry travel insurance wherever I go. ERV offers affordable, reliable worldwide coverage with 24/7 assistance. The basic plan already includes surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling, so you can enjoy your adventures safely.
Note: insurance must be purchased in the Czech Republic to be valid abroad.
Note: insurance must be purchased in the Czech Republic to be valid abroad.
ERV / CZECH Travel Insurance
In Lombok, you can pay by card in most cafés, restaurants, shops, and accommodations. For traveling, Revolut is an ideal bank card. It offers great exchange rates, free ATM withdrawals up to a limit, and makes it easy to manage multiple currencies in...
Revolut / Pay Travel Card
Wise is another great option for paying and managing money while traveling in Bali. You can use the Wise card in most places that accept card payments, and it offers transparent exchange rates with low fees. Wise also allows free ATM withdrawals up t...
Wise / Pay Travel Card