Nusa Penida, Indonesia Most Sought-After by UK Backpackers in 2020

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Dublin-based Hostelworld dubbed Nusa Penida as the number one destination for backpacking in Indonesia this year.

Based on the data collected by the Irish hostel reservation platform, accommodation bookings by UK travelers to Nusa Penida increased by 610 percent in 2019.

This enormous uptick thus made Nusa Penida the most sought-after tourist destination among British travelers.

This popular tourist destination in Indonesia is in the southeastern part of Bali and has been a favorite among locals and foreigners.

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There are two types of trips on the island, a return trip via a speed boat or booking a stay.

Hostelworld explained that Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida was the factor that drove many UK travelers to the island as the beach features a cliff shaped like a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The rhythm of life on the island is also an attractive element for British travelers with plans on backpacking in Indonesia.

At this blissful place, tourists can see manta rays or easily rent a car or motorbike to explore the vast beauty Nusa Penida has to offer.

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Hostelworld ranks Thailand’s Surat Thani as the second-best destination for backpacking thanks to the city’s many access points to other breathtaking islands.

British backpackers find Surat Thani ideal for relaxing before heading to their favorite beach.

Hostelworld reported a 256 percent increase in the number of UK backpackers booking accommodation at the Thai tourist destination largely driven by factors such as working culture, street food, and various hidden beaches.

ARSIP KEMENPAR Dublin-based Hostelworld dubbed Nusa Penida as the number one destination for backpacking in Indonesia this year.

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The Philippines’ Siargao nabs the third spot on Hostelworld’s list. It also took the top rank as the Best Island in the Philippines by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2019.