New Bridge to Desaru ready

By ja-travel | Indonesia, Malaysia

The new bridge to Desaru is ready last week. It connect Ulu Tiram to Desaru, cutting down travelling time from Johor to about 1 hour 45min, saving about half hour. I like the scenerary that the drive pass the Johor river

Back to Nature @ River Spa Bintan

By | Indonesia

Longing to get back to nature, managed to find two different places in Bintan, that offers great spa with a twist of difference.  Just an hour away via ferry, Bintan is a convenient getaway. Aroma Spa, offers the full spa amendities for us to melt away. The spa is great and in a setting that you can just destress. After spa, Pasar Oleh Oleh and Kampong Lagoi offers a wide range of eateries to choose from. Also shops to pick up some local souverniers. Another spa that I really enjoyed is one set in nature and back to basic. River Spa is set in the

Special thanks for GREAT service

By | Indonesia, Others

recieved excellent service from your staff Wen Juan. Very fast, very prompt in follow up for our batam trip. Provided me with excellent service for my pending redang trip. I have and will continue to recommend your services to my friends in the forums and family should they need to travel. Keep up the great work!

Cycling @ Batam – Barelang Bridge

By | Indonesia

Batam, or better still the Riau islands near Batam, is known for many things, but not really for cycling. Now that has changed after we rode the 6 bridges (some say 7) connecting these islands. These bridges make a spectacular contrast of modern engineering against a rural backdrop linking Batam to the southern islands of Rempang and Galang. The Barelang bridges have become an icon in Batam (the name is an abbreviation from Batam, Rempang, and Galang) & riding them makes one feel … well … “On top of the world”! The Ride The start/end is the

Slow down @ Tanjung Pinang

By | Indonesia

Enjoy simple pleasures at Tanjung Pinang. A layback village in Indonesia just 1 1/2hrs from Singapore via ferry. Simple people, simple lifestyle. simple pleasure. We can really get to relax. No luxury, but nice beaches and good food. Some highlight of the trip: For the Chinese – Senggarang Island There is an old temple there. Unique. The Banyan tree (abt 300yrs old) actually forms the structure of the temple. See it to understand. But 4D lovers, see if u can get your inspiration. The group of us did!! Hope can Strike!!! The other is Penyengat Island . I like this island.

Asean Jazz Festival 2009 @ Batam on 7 Aug

By joeydecat | Indonesia

Jazz Musician – be at the International ASEAN Jazz Festival 2009 event on 7 Aug!! It will be held at Costarina, Batam,  a strategic coast developed as a new entertainment and tourist venue.  It is only 1 hour by ferry from Singapore, so near and convenient. This event has attracted many young talented artist and musicians in this region, especially in South East Asia.  The festival begins performance from Mangrove Group, one of Batam’s jazz community and  many Indonesian top artist is expected to perform on this event, such as Ran, Notturno, Tohpati, Sektsa, Devian, Baim Trio,

spa centres in batam

By slacka | Indonesia

Below are pictures of the respective spa centres in Batam. Spa services are often offer at a relatively cheaper rate with excellent services. Why miss the chance to pamper yourself after a hectic schedule? Kampeong Kami Spa Mustika Ratu Spa Tropikal Spa Wins Spa Spa in Planet Holiday Hotel

Batam [:

By slacka | Indonesia

Recently my colleagues and I went to batam for a short getaway. Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly tour guides who were well equipped with the facts about Batam