I believe i was in Batam

Last week i SMSed him and asked how about we spontaneously ride down to KL for the weekend. He was apprehensive as we had no accomodation booked and i retorted with "I thought you're the one who love going places unplanned!"So he dampened my spontaneity but we still went to Golden Mile anyway. Reaching there, i became the one who was apprehensive because this was all so last minute, and i didn't want to "rush" to anywhere. But then he became enthusiastic and really wanted to go somewhere.So upon the woman's recommendation, we took up the package for 2D1N Batam. We thought it was a really good deal. $95 each with a night's stay at a 4 star hotel, ferry return, land transfers, breakfast & dinner & a 90 MINUTE MASSAGE. The massage was really the deal breaker, we're both suckers for massages.However,...

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Sun, Beach and Fun in Batam

This time, it was Batam. Located about 20 km south of Singapore, Batam island is very much similar to Bintan which we had visited last year. Lush greenery, plenty of 'sea' to 'see', sun, beaches and sand. Nothing less to expect from this truly beautiful island in Indonesia.Our population doubled this time - we were a group of (lucky?) 13 restless souls, just waiting to get our asses out of our labs and a few hundred kms away from research. And get off we did, in style :). Merry-ly taking the ferry ride from Tanjong Pagar, we made for Batam on Feb the 15th, the start of Chinese New year hols. The ferry ride is a most enjoyable experience - apart from being hot due to the sun, the ride is actually pretty Cool :). Watching the busy Singapore skyline (and along with it, all memories of research...

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My Short Trip to Batam

It takes about 45 minutes ferry ride from the Harbour Front ferry terminal to go to Harbour Bay ferry terminal in Batam. There are some ferry operators with some different destination port from Singapore to Batam. My husband and I took ‘Wavemaster’ ferry to Harbour Bay ferry terminal, a return ticket of $48.00 per person is cheaper than one way ticket which cost more than half of price. Waiting bay is clean, nice and not packed with people perhaps it was on Tuesday morning. I enjoyed the sea breeze and the smell of the ocean until I realized that the ferry had arrived at Harbour Bay. First destination was Nagoya Hill, a new and big shopping mall surrounded by small shop houses with many variety of business. I like this kind of shopping malls where there are many unique...

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20 Reasons Why You Should Go to Batam

There are many reasons to go to Batam island, probably thousands of reasons. I've listed the top 20 reasons to travel to this beautiful country filled with warm, fun loving, people, and very beautiful feminine women. #1. Batam women are friendly and hospitable In comparison to others Asian countries and some Western countries, the women in Batam Island are much friendlier and approachable. You can easily make new friends with young sweet Batam girls---just by being sincere, and they will make you feel at home very quickly. #2. More Women then Men The ratio of women to men are higher then in most other countries in the world. Especially in Batam, where it is believed there are 100 women for every 40 men. #3. Batam’s women love foreign men! If you are Singaporean , American, German, British,...

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