Family is the most important and precious gift of god. Apart from this; there are few relations which are not blood relations but are equally strong. These people are “extended family” and stand right beside you, whenever you need them. Taking out time, from busy schedule to express gratitude to loved ones; for all that they do, helps to reconnect as a family.

#shopandtrip #foodies #instafood #tripblazers #budget #batam #indonesia #weekendtrip If you are a food lover and also looking for a short trio over the weekend but always hate the long queues at the immigration custom to Malaysia? Head to Batam instead! A short 45mins boat ride from singapore to Batam with queues that won't last you more than 30mins. It was such a joy! Many Singaporeans like to come to Batam because of the cheap affordable food options here. From cafe, to local Indonesian food and upclass desserts all for at least half of what you pay in singapore. We recommend for cheap and a wide variation to choose from head to: A2 Food Court, where you can find good crab beehoon, fresh seafood and local traditional Indonesian dishes at wallet friendly options. And after you gotten your tummy filled, head around the area there are alot of small shops selling cheap indonesia snacks and goodies! Don't gorgeous to get your kuey lapis fix too!

From Jb ( PASIR GUDANG TERMINAL FERRY) to BATAM . Very friendly people. Amazing place to visit at Indonesia. They have a lot of new place to discover! Cheap cost if you want to short getaway with your friends❤️ The food is very homemade and tasty. Coffee is very delicious! variety choice homemade food can buy. A lot of good spa for you to relax your body & mind. The guide will give you good information about the best place for you to visit! We just use grab more cheaper. Hospitality are very excellent. Everything is good! Don’t forget to try their maggie cup 😂 very tasty and delicious also cheap!!! their supermarket also the best! ❤️❤️🇮🇩🇮🇩 #mytripvlog #indonesia #batamindonesia #travel

#celebratewithtrip Kiki Beach Resort Batam If you are visiting Batam and want to get away far from the city, this is the right place to visit. The whole island is the resort itself, it looks like small Maldives. The room is on the sea, it has great sunset and sunrise view and during the night you can gaze the night star. It was an amazing experience to be here. Activities you can do: - Free kayaking on the sea - Snorkeling - Forest Trekking It is indeed one of the best resort in Batam and perfect place for a short gateway. It cost about 100$ per person and you get free meal. #meetbatam #batamisland #resortstaycation

#celebratewithtrip if you are someone into water and beaches do check out the beach area at Coastarina where you can take scenic photos and chill, rest at these colourful pavilions.

#celebratewithtrip When you plan a trip to Batam and wish to look at some Japanese street or have Japanese food or find a play area for kids, do check out the Japanese food street at Batam.

Had the chance to stay at Harris Hotel which is near Batam Central Ferry Terminal and the Batam Centre Mall. This is a good hotel with not only a comfortable bed but also a sofa bed and Television. Would definitely return!

#Let's go on a trip #Ho-kang-seu #batamisland#montigo resort #Indonesia Batam is a small island in Indonesia You can get there by ferry from Singapore in an hour! (50,000-70,000 won) There is a way to transit in Indonesia, but it takes much longer and is expensive! (If you contact Montigo Resort in advance, they will pick you up) I recommend a trip to Batam for 2/3 days while traveling in Singapore! Singapore is expensive, so go shopping in Batam 🙃 Montigo Resort is a #private pool hotel, so it was great for a #ho-kang-seu! #HotelRecommendation I think a lot of people come here for honeymoons #CoupleTravel If you call the desk in that resort, they'll take you there like a shuttle bus with a golf cart?.. 🥹Impressed🥺👏🏻(Tip required) They said you can make a reservation for BBQ on the rooftop! 👍🏻

I went to Batam Indonesia along with my family to celebrate my sister in law's birthday. We spent a night over the weekend there. A lot of people will try the seafood over in Batam when they are there. That's what we did. After searching the Internet, we went for Harbour Bay Seafood Restaurant. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were captivated by the big neon lights of the restaurant signboard. As we went inside, we were captivated even more with the ambience. To our surprise, there was even a live singer with musician too. We then proceed to order food like chilli crab, calamari, butter crab etc. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Address: The Promenade Blok 8E, Harbour Bay Downtown Jl. Duyung Sei Jodoh, Sungai Jodoh, Kec. Batu Ampar, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia

#bucketlistreboot #cheapjapanesefood #sushiday #nicefood If you are someone who enjoys eating sushi without burning your wallet, looking for sushi from shops such as Sushi Express/Sushi Go, here’s a recommendation for you - Sushi Rio. Prices here are like 10k,12k,15k for those on the conveyor belt. Found the salmon, tuna, unagi sushi to be extremely worthwhile as it is almost not possible to find this pricing in markets like Singapore. For non sushi lovers with you to dine, menu also has cooked rice and noodle dishes so no worries :) Address: Sushi Rio Batam Center, One Batam Mall Ground Floor, Jl. Engku Putri, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia

#bucketlistreboot #mallsoverseas #uniqueinid #cheapfinds #varietyofthings If you are at Batam and you are someone who is always on the lookout for cheap and value for money deals/offers, recommend you to check out Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall. This mall has been around for more than 10 years and the shop here offers cheap items. For those ladies not into shopping, there are also a few shops with competitive prices for pedicure and nails. You can also check out the bakery here - there are two shops which sells kueh lapis which many will take home after a Batam trip, supermarket, souvenir shop, etc. Food available here in restaurants are plenty too.

#bucketlistreboot #traditionalchineseherbs #chillout #chillwithherbaldrinks #trylocaldrinks Are you someone adventurous and bold enough to try new things? Or maybe someone who is used to drinking herbal tea and hope to find this overseas as well? If you are planning a trip to Batam, do try this herbal tea shop drink, which I feel has both entry level (cup) to large bottle worth of herbal tea. This chain is located in two of the malls I visited and it’s exterior is clean, so definitely safe to try. Bold people can go for the bitter herbal tea while people who just want to try this for the first time can consider their sweeter drinks - such as Liang Teh Kurma Merah :)

#bucketlistreboot #bucketlistreboot Sushi Rio a relatively good food outlet which sells sushi starting from RP 10k,12k,15k etc. It covers both main sushi and also desserts like mochi. Seats are also comfortable so suggest you to visit when you want to eat sushi. You can try to have mochi, cheese dragon sushi, green tea, unagi and tuna sushi, for example as these are all affordable and taste fresh. For people who like cooked food, this place also sells fried and dry udon sets. Other suggestions will be to try their salmon and tamago sushi as they are really worth it and cheap compared to other countries.

#bucketlistreboot #miniaturehouses #familytime #photographyspots If you are someone who likes taking pictures or have little ones to bring around and keep them entertained, do consider bringing them to Batam Miniature House. It is an area filled with miniature house - replicating famous sites and buildings in Indonesia. We did see people taking pictures, having picnics other than walking around these house sculptures so you can spend or budget around an hour here. Entrance is free! This makes it yet another reason to visit though if you like, you can make donations at the donation box located at the entrance.

#bucketlistreboot #chilldays #viewsworththetrip #affordablecafes #cafeswithsceneries #uniqueseats If you are at Batam and have some time to spare, do consider checking out this place called Level Up, where you can have drinks (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) as well as food such as the usual finger bites, chicken wings. This place is special due to its ambiance- you can see people doing water sports and choose the different various seating options here as well. Personally recommend getting an outdoor seat where you can see people kayaking and fishing as it is closer to nature and away from city life.

#bucketlistreboot #watersoverseas #beachwithaview #photodrops #backdropsforphotos Are you someone that likes chilling by the beach? Play water sports, chill at a beach that is not too crowded or maybe, enjoy views of clear, blue waters? Do check out Turi Beach. It is a beach located at Batam which is not too crowded as well, which gives you ample space and opportunity to do things like picnic and chill. didn’t manage to catch the sunset so maybe you can try for sunrise if you are a morning riser :) There are also food for sale nearby, such as hotdog buns, burgers, coconut drinks etc so you can check it out if you are hungry or just want a light snack and drink.

#bucketlistreboot #buffetsworthwakingupfor #internationaldining #foodhunt Are you someone that loves buffet? Especially international buffets? Would recommend to you the international buffet from Taming Sari Cafe. This is a buffet that has not only traditional Indonesian cuisine but also western and Indian cuisine etc. Food such as prata, chicken noodles with broth, scrambled egg are also cooked on the spot for you and you can customise some of the spices added. Personally also like the Indonesian desserts offered here. :) The place is open from 7-10am so it’s good for both early and late risers.

#bucketlistreboot #funforall #arcadetime #cheapthrills #timecrisis Have some time to spend before catching the ferry back to Singapore? Or maybe , stay near the terminal and have some time to spend? Check out Timezone at Megamall Batam Centre. It has games suitable for all — young ones can go for Transformer ride, older ones and teens can go for bumper cars or time crisis to relive your childhood memories. Games are affordable from $1/game so do check this place out if you have some extra time to spend, especially with kids at Batam. Would recommend you to spend about 1 to 1.5 hours here for a complete experience.

I've always loved cafe hopping, and I would safely say Batam is the one of the best places to do so 🤩 With really affordable prices, having a drink/eating by the seaside is such a soothing and relaxing experience! The cafes featured here are: Olive & Co Cheryl Signature Cafe Level Up Coffee and Floating Bar These three cafes are all near the sea, so you'll definitely get a good view while having your meal. My favourite would have to be Cheryl Signature Cafe! They have a live band and also a huge view of the ocean. 🥹 However, be sure to bring insect repellant with you as there will definitely be mosquitoes around 🦟 #mustvisit #cafehopping

#passionpassport #mustvisit #mustdo #beachlife the best way to relax is to soak yourself under the sun and enjoy massages... all these are the must-dos in Batam! 🤩 the food are all so tasty and affordable! a large plate of fried squid costs only 6 USD! value for money and everyone in Batam is so friendly! next time when i'm back, i'll definitely stay much longer 😆 also, it's really affordable to hire a private driver just to get around the place 🙊 if you're looking for a relaxing weekend short getaway, Batam is definitely the place for you! Montigo Resorts Nongsa and Harris Resort are both highly recommended by me!

Batam is a favourite place in Indonesia for Singaporeans to go for a short weekend trip over the weekends. Most Singaporeans will do a 2 day 1 night stay here. One of the place you have to visit is the 70 Fahrenheit koffie located at Jl. Bengkong Laut, Tj. Buntung, Kec. Bengkong, Kota Batam. You can learn about how the factory makes the coffee, from the processing and drying of the beans to the milling and even the tasting of the coffee. In addition, the operations on the workforce, power production, quality control and marketing behind the company. Upon entering into the lounge, you will be able to smell the aromatic roasted coffee and get a taste of these coffee. If you do like it, you can even buy these beans right on the spot, both grinder or the whole bean itself. A great experience to our daily morning drink. #asiatrip #batam #indonesia #bali #tour #thingstodo #coffee #coffeelover #mustvisit #cafe #foodie #experience #learningtour

Now that borders are slowly re-opening and we can travel to Batam again: let’s talk about Batam 🤩 Think cheap food, cheap manicures, cheap everything!! The seafood is amazingly fresh and huge yet coat way cheaper than singapore! The cockles were humongous and very very fresh and delicious. 😋 Aside from lots of eating on yummy food, Batam also features lots of beach resorts in the Nongsa area! While they can be on the pricier side, they’re still a lot cheaper than a staycay in a 5 star hotel in Sg 🫢 Prices include a private beach and use of hotel’s facilities. There are also lots of water activities to try! #beachlife #batam #foodie

wow this city is a good place to live because you can have easily see beaches because this city is sorrounded by sea. such a a wonderfull Batam. Also, the food is good, especially if you love seafood, you can go to the sea food restaurant to order fresh seafood, you can also pick them first. the traffic is also good because the street is so wide. the city structure is being good. such a wonderfull Batam. you will be lucky if you live here. when i arrive to this city, all I see is green because the city have lot of trees in every corner of the city also in the big street. you will be amazed with what this city have #christmasgiveaway #beachlife

NICE PLACE TO GO FOR SEAFOOD 🦞🦞🦞

Good quality bakery 🥯 products from here. Lapis legit cookies and all. Very big selection of sweet treats.

I will want to go on repeat for this trip !!! Batam is nice to be there for chilling .. 😍

#mytripvlog having a good weekend here in batam , its alot of variety of foody.

Address : Komplek Nagoya Thamrin City, Jl. Imam Bonjol, Lubuk Baja Kota, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia Ambiance/Facilities : Location : hotel located in nearby Nagoya area, you can just call a Gojek or grab to nearby Nagoya hill shopping mall or grand Batam mall around 5-10min away , nearby the hotel have food court and Mixue (bbt). Facilities: The hotel doesn’t have swimming pools and gym facilities. The lift is quite cool ! you actually just need to tap and will auto lead to your level. Room: I would say that the heater doesn’t work all the time , sometime might not have hot water. Air conditioning was okay not very cold even though is 17 it’s feels like 22 , but overall still okay for the temperature. As for the fridge, don’t expecting to be cold overnight or help you cold your food and beverage. it was told by the engineer service from the hotel that their fridge is just like normal chiller just to chill your drinks. But overall, it’s a great to stay for extended day ! Service: they fulfill the request that I have requested 👍🏻 Housekeeping service was great 👍🏻 Frontline service helps us to bring up our luggage when we arrive at the hotel 🧳 Breakfast: There are a lot of variables choices of food that you can choose, 1 best thing is that there is a station for eggs you can choose what kind of eggs you want and they will make for you 😋🍳 1 more thing is that they only provide 1 card so when you are out from your room , everything will just switch off even the air conditioning 😅 Highlights - there is a mini tablet ( google ) on the bed side , you can used in for call the receptions , on Spotify, play YouTube. Simply just need to say “hey google , xxxx “ Avg. Price - $60-$70+ Rating - 80/100

#wecreate Budhi Bhakti temple is my favorite place to visit while I am in Batam. The location in the center of the town made it convenient to visit this temple. The temple showcases traditional Buddhist architecture and design elements with vibrant colors, and ornate decorations to create a beautiful atmosphere. A popular place for locals and tourists, visitors are welcome to offer prayers, light incense, and pay their respect. The temple complex has beautiful gardens, fish ponds, and outdoor areas which attract many people from various backgrounds and beliefs to visit this temple. #batam #tripblazer #urbanexplorer

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