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.

Hostelworld’s top-20 destinations for backpackers in 2020

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.

Hostel bookings at this teardrop-shaped island surged by 181 percent with many British backpackers eager to experience the white sandy beaches and luscious forest surrounding the area.

Indonesia’s Lombok island ranked fifth with a 107.5 percent growth in hostel bookings as per Hostelworld’s assessment.

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The inclusion of Lombok island on the list reflects the distance young travelers will take to go backpacking in Indonesia.

The complete list of Hostelworld’s top-20 destinations for backpackers in 2020 including the performance of hostel bookings at each respective location are listed below:

1. Nusa Penida, Indonesia 610 percent
2. Surat Thani, Thailand 256 percent
3. Pulau Siargao, the Philippines 181 percent
4. Ha Giang, Vietnam 118 percent
5. Kuta Lombok, Indonesia 108 percent
6. Phong Nha, Vietnam 104 percent
7. Amman, Jordan 61 percent
8. Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 49 percent
9. Ibiza, Spain 49 percent
10. Ninh Binh, Vietnam 36 percent
11. Coron, the Philippines 23 percent
12. Faro, Portugal 20 percent
13. Yosemite, US 18 percent
14. Beirut, Lebanon 18 percent
15. Fukuoka, Japan 18 percent
16. Lagos, Portugal 17 percent
17. Mount Fuji, Japan 13 percent
18. Ha Long, Vietnam 12 percent
19. Cornwall, UK 12 percent
20. Quy Nhon, Vietnam 12 percent

(Writer: Nicholas Ryan Aditya | Editor: Silvita Agmasari)

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2019/12/04/115114127/nusa-penida-jawara-pertama-destinasi-backpacker-terbaik-dunia-2020?page=all#page2