Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures and a foodie’s paradise. Other than that, this surfing/fishing village is sure to keep you busy and occupied for a week or more. However, renting a bike and heading towards the secret roads that take you to interesting and less explored locales is something that visitors can do. The town of Kuta and the beach is not technically offbeat, as many travel enthusiasts are aware of its existence. Also, the Lombok International Airport is just around 20 minutes from this little wonder. There are different ways to reach this place but the easiest being a ferry or a bus from Ubud (Bali). One should not confuse this place with Kuta, Bali as this is a totally different version of the Balinese culture.
Although these parts of SEA can be visited all year round, the months from May to September are comparatively dry and easy to explore. However, if you are looking for peace and tranquillity and are an ardent beach lover, then you should head to Nusa or Kuta Lombok. If you wish to delve into the history, art and culture of the country, then Old Jakarta is your go-to place when in Indonesia, which houses many churches, townhouses and museums. There’s a lot more to Indonesia than just Bali. Carry your hammock and other essentials and look for these secret spots, while on your way to the popular ones, on a boat.
With lush green forests in the backdrop and wildlife roaming in their natural habitat, this is one of the best hidden destinations in Southeast Asia to be with your special someone or yourself.Īs this part of the country is developing fast with resorts and water villas, you need to head to these destinations and soak yourself in the pristine blues and dense greens before more tourists start flocking to them. You can enjoy golden sands in the west coast, however the east coast is all about white beaches along turquoise waters. One is called Koh Rong Sanloem (Samloem) and can be reached from Sihanoukville and the other falls on the way but is left unnoticed by people. Confused? The fact is that there are two Koh Rong Islands. While visiting this part of Cambodia, the trick is to head to the one that is often missed, while trying to reach the other.