Galang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Short Weekend Getaway in Batam

A great place to enjoy the view away from the bustling city, with affordable seafood meal to enjoy! We hired a driver to bring us to this place from our hotel. #foodie #tripblazers #beachlife

Barelang Bridge

Barelang Bridge is, in fact, a system consisting of 6 bridges and connecting roads, that together stretch across the total area of the Barelang islands region of approximately 715 square km. The span of all 6 bridges together cover 2 kilometers, while the actual distance covered from the first bridge to the last is about 50km. Reflecting the Riau-Malay Culture, the bridges are officially named after rulers of the Riau Sultanate from the fifteenth to the eighteenth-century rulers. The Barelang Bridge project was initiated by B.J Habibie. Indonesia's 3rd President, who was then Minister of Research and Technology and Chief Executive of Batam Authority at the time. The first and main Bridge is officially called the Tengku Fisabililah Bridge, but this bridge is more familiarly known simply as the Barelang Bridge or the Habibie Bridge (after B.J Habibie). The bridge connects the island of Batam with the small island of Tonton. Similar to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA, this picturesque bridge is the longest and largest in the entire system. Spanning 642 meters, this is a cable-stayed bridge, supported by and decorated with two towering 199m high pylons. Overlooking the open seas dotted with several small islands, the bridge provides the perfect setting for some of the most outstanding pictures. Complemented with a platform offering the best angle of the bridge, taking a picture here for tourists is obligatory since it will provide solid proof that one has indeed visited Batam. The 2nd bridge connecting the islands of Tonton and Nipah is called the Nara Singa Bridge and is a cantilever bridge covering a total length of 420m. The 3rd Bridge is a girder bridge that stretches about 270m, called the Ali Haji Bridge which connects the island of Nipah with Sekotok. The 4th Bridge is the Sultan Zainal Abidin Bridge connecting the islands of Sekotok with Rempang, which is a 365m long cantilever bridge.

was last year and first time was quite fun. Batam Indonesia

Discovering the charms of Barelang Bridge

Dive into the serene embrace of Barelang Bridge during the day, the absence of crowds means a canvas of endless photo opportunities! 📸 My secret photo spot, a Bali-esque haven, boasts azure seas and rustling palm trees framing perfect memories. 📸✨ Don't miss the Batam essential – the grilled corn – a flavorful delight complementing the scenic escapade. 🌽🔥 a must have when you’re here! When night falls, the atmosphere transforms. Street vendors light up the lanes, and you can get all kinds of street food! #freehotelstay #indonesia #Batam #touristattraction #photospot

Doreamon is here!

Holiday Mood is here!! Hoola everyone! The most memorable trip I have ever had was when I was 17 traveling to Vietnam alone. I was living and working in Vietnam for 4 months as a bartender (and ended up meeting my amazing girlfriend there too!). The most emotional part of the trip was when I was leaving back to Australia to visit my Grandmother who had been very sick. I felt like I lost everything (and even being able to see the person who I had come to love). I worked hard for 6 months and was able to find my way back here. 3 years later I live in this beautiful country and able to speak the native language while living with my girlfriend