Batam Island Before and After

When I first arrived in Batam island in 2003, the island's weather was so hot and stinging (about 33 ° C showed at that time). From Hang Nadim Airport, we set off towards the lodgings provided by our company. Along the way, we seen a lot of trees on the right and left side of the road. This island looks like a forest that has not been touched by human hands. There are still many visible puddles like small lakes between trees, red soil which adds to the impression that the island is really still half of forest. However, after 15 minutes we entered the heart of this island. Although still many trees and hills seen along the road, but we're starting to see some houses and shops that line in the...

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Alternative Recreation Place In Batam island : Hutan Wisata Mata Kucing

Hutan Mata Kucing(Cats Eye Forest) is one alternative for the people in Batam island as a place of recreation or family gathering. Previously I had several times go there with my friends, Hutan Wisata Mata Kucing is quite interesting place. As the name implies, then most of the region is a forest area that is well maintained, located about one to two miles from the Simpang Tiga Temiang Batu Aji (road name) or from the intersection STC Sekupang. In this jungle, there is a small zoo or a mini zoo, swimming pool with water comes from water springs in there, and as I remember there is also a fish pond with contents jumbo-sized fish like Arapaima fish or other big freshwater fish like catfish....

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What to Do at Batam for One Day Leisure/Short Trip?

Where to Go ? Visit Barelang Bridge, the Icon of Batam. Don’t say you’ve ever traveled to Batam if you did not visit Barelang yet. This bridge called Barelang because it connects Batam island (BA), Rempang island (RE), Galang island (LANG), and others small islands in the path.Batam was a great place to spend on massage due to their low cost (about S$15 for a 1.5 hour) for full body massage....

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