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17 December 2013

Batam Trip 2 (One Day Free & Easy)

Having been to Batam on a guided tour on the previous trip, this time I'd prefer to travel on our own. We booked our ferry tickets through Groupon at S$38 (UP: S$48), collected the tickets from the agent and made reservation with WaveMaster.

Ferry - WaveMaster
Call and email them about the reservation and your particulars.
The ferry departs from Harbourfront Centre and will arrive at Batam Centre.
Nearest MRT Station: Harbourfront
Upon reaching Batam Centre, we went to the taxi counter located just outside the terminal. We took the taxi and wanted to go to Nagoya Mall for massage and A&W (S$10 for one trip) but were persuaded by the driver to book him for the whole day at S$50. And since there were 3 of us and would be less hassle if we were to book him for the day, we agreed.

The driver introduced us to Indo Thai massage which is just opposite Nagoya Mall. Neither the staff are pushy nor there're additional charges to the packages. The prices for the massage packages were quite reasonable so we took up the 90 minutes body massage. They provide Hot Stone Massage, IndoThai Mixed Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Aromatic Body Scrub and Foot Reflexology.

Indo Thai Massage
Address: Komplek Nagoya Garden Phase I Blok D No. 4-5, Batam Center, Riau Islands Province 29432, Indonesia
Tel: +62 778 421611
We all had our individual lockers for our belongings.
We then proceeded to the massage area which I personally felt uncomfortable as it's a common area which I'd think it is a bit inconvenient for ladies to walk to and fro the bathroom. Perhaps, I will take up the spa packages at Spa Secrets that is just next door on my next trip. Do remember about tipping the masseuse after that.
 After the massage, we went to Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall where we did some shopping and had A&W.

Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall
Address: Komplek Nagoya Hill Superblock (Jalan Teuku Umar No. 1), Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444

It had been a long time since I ate this.
Subsequently, we went to Batam Layer Cakes to purchase Kueh Lapis.

Batam Layer Cakes (Kueh Lapis)
Address: Bengkong Laut, Jalan Sumatra No. 1 (Jalan Golden Prawn)
Tel: +62 778 789 6364 / +62 831 8445 6788 (HP - Ms Li Lun)
Email: blc_batam@ymail.com
The layer cakes come in a variety of choices - Original, Cinnamon, Cheese, Prune, Pandan and a few others. Prices range from S$25 to S$29 or Rupiah 200,000 and above.
The driver wanted us to dine at the Golden Prawns which is nearby but due to time constraint, we decided to proceed to Mega Mall which is just opposite the Batam Centre terminal.

Mega Mall
Address: Batam Centre Nongsa, Riau Islands Province 29460, Indonesia
Short break at Starbucks!
Coincidentally, Mega Mall happened to have an event on that day.
And lucky of me to be able to purchase nice batik home.
We then had our dinner (Ayam Penyet) at the Batam Centre terminal.
And drinks to go along - Ice Lemon Tea and Avocado!
WaveMaster does provide a lounge area for their passengers.
Home sweet home!

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25 November 2013

Batam Trip 1 (One Day Tour Package)

Short getaway trip from the bustling city with some close friends. Just an hour ferry ride from Singapore to Indonesia. To save on the hassle, we bought the Spa and tour package from Groupon as a group.

Ferry
WaveMaster
Email them to check on their pricing or check Groupon for deals.
Take the ferry at Harbourfront Centre Level 3.
Nearest MRT Station: Harbourfront

Tour Agency (Batam)
Desindo Tour
You will be guided by the local tour guide who communicated to us in both English and Chinese.

What’s there in Batam?
We were brought to the Polo Ralph Lauren for some shopping but nothing caught our eyes.

Batam Chocolate House
Address: Komp. Rejeki Graha Mas Blok A No. 1-2 (Deretan Edukits Batam Centre) Batam Centre - Indonesia
Tel: +62 778 462415
They sell all sorts of chocolates. Chocolate products made in Indonesia and overseas can be bought here. However, the prices are quite comparable to those at the supermarkets or in Singapore.

Golden Prawn Batam
Address: Jalan Bengkong Laut Batam, Kepulauan Riau
Tel: +62 778 411 138
Our lunch was taken care of, quite a number of dishes such as the chilli crabs, sweet and sour fried fish, prawns, vegetables, fried sotong, etc. I was dismayed by the coconut drink that I've ordered as it wasn't as good and it tasted a bit sour.

Batam Layer Cakes (Kueh Lapis)
Address: Bengkong Laut, Jalan Sumatra No. 1 (Jalan Golden Prawn)
Tel: +62 778 789 6364 / +62 831 8445 6788 (HP - Ms Li Lun)
Email: blc_batam@ymail.com
The layer cakes come in a variety of choices - Original, Cinnamon, Cheese, Prune, Pandan and a few others. Prices range from S$25 to S$29 or Rupiah 200,000 and above. We bought a few cakes as the prices are quite reasonable.

First Choice (Spa, Massage & Reflexology)
Address: Komp. Penuin Centre Blok OA No. 12 - 12A
Tel: +62 778 431 506 / 778 431 499 / 778 700 2012
They provide a selection of spa packages that are really relaxing for the body. 
Do remember to provide tips for the masseur, it's about Rupiah 15,000 (S$2) and above.

Providence Maitreya Missionary Monastery
Address: Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya, Bukit Beruntung - Sel Panas (Batam - Indonesia 29432)
Tel: +62 778 462901-4 / 462347
Email: dutamal@indosat.net.id
This is where you could offer prayers to the deities and Buddhas, namely Guan Yu, Shakyamuni, Guan Yin Goddess of Mercy and a few others. In the monastery, they have a vegetarian restaurant where you could have lunch there.

Yong Heng Food Trading
Address: Komp, Ruko Golden Prawn Blok C No. 6-7 Bengkong Laut, Batam Island
Tel: +62 778 411 814
This little shop sells all types of tidbits and they do provide food tasting. The prices are also reasonable and we bought a few snacks home.
Before going back, we went to the Miniature Houses where it consists of the different architecture of houses. It's a short walk that takes less than 30 minutes.
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Location: Batam Island, Indonesia
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