Another destination in Bintan that’s worth your time visiting for photography is Madu Tiga Beach & Resort Bintan. Located along Jl. Trikora, Desa Malang Rapat, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau and set on the beachfront in Tanjung Pinang, many memories are to be created at Madu Tiga Beach & Resort Bintan. It doesn’t matter if you do not ... continue reading »

Poyotomo Fishing Park is an angling park that offers pleasure not only to anglers, but also other visitors who may take delight in its amazing scenery, with Mount Bintan as backdrop far in the horizon. Entrance fee is a nominal IDR10,000, to experience the facilities. However, do take note that while one is free to jalan-jalan ... continue reading »

Bintan is often promoted as an idyllic island for a weekend vacation. In your mind's eye would probably be a sunny tropical beach to laze around, or crystal blue waters for holidaymakers to frolic. Bintan Island, part of Indonesia's Riau Archipelago, is all the above, of course, and more. Least expected is a desert on the ... continue reading »

Located a mere three minutes' walk from Batam Center International Ferry Terminal and Mega Mall shopping complex, HARRIS Hotel Batam Center (or simply Harris Batam Center) provides some of the best views of the island, overlooking Gedung Astaka and South China Sea. HARRIS Batam Center is the ninth property of the HARRIS group of hotels, spread ... continue reading »

Although I stayed two nights in Nite & Day Hotel at Jodoh Square, Nagoya, some 6 km from Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall, I did not have much time to explore the property like I normally do during my other trips. As you can see from my photos, this hotel is very compact. Nonetheless, these value-for-money guest ... continue reading »

It's once again time for all animal lovers to do their part for the welfare of stray dogs and cats in Ipoh. I'm referring to the annual charity dinner of the Ipoh Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). This year's dinner, its 34th edition, with the theme Utopia of Stray, will be hosted ... continue reading »

It seemed like just yesterday that I attended the 2018 International IPOH Fashion Week at Syeun Hotel Ipoh, but the diligent Board Members of IIFW™, as is popularly called, are back! A press conference was held last Thursday to inform the public about plans for IIFW™ 2019, and details of the event. This 3rd edition of ... continue reading »