This resort, just 15 minutes' drive from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal in Lagoi, has a unique countryside concept known as D’Bamboo Kamp. Situated on 13 hectares of contoured and splendidly landscaped land, this vast resort is best explored by walking, riding an electric bike, or even on a horse carriage. Offering a relaxing environment to visitors, ... continue reading »

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 situated on the beachfront in Tanjung Pinang, many memories will certainly 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 »

Sunny tropical weather, soft sandy beaches, swaying tall palm trees.... these were the scenes I had envisioned Bintan to be, one of the islands of Indonesia's Riau archipelago, to enjoy prior to my maiden visit. Bintan, or pronounced by the locals as Ben-tan, in fact, offers much more than that, as discovered during my one day ... continue reading »