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Hey bros, posting this from my laptop from a room at Formosa. Really wanna thank bro nono for all his detailed posts and info, really helped a newbie like me.
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I am glad the info provided helped. I dont forget I was once a newbie ,cheonging safely and attempting to know this place name Batam was my priority back then. Beginner's Guide was design to help one understand Batam a little on their 1st 1 or 2 trip so that one can 1st know what is being offered and what kind of fun you wish to have in Batam. I am glad you understand my language,hehehe...
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Decided for a 2D1N trip, took the 9.10AM boat to Harbor Bay. Reached there, took a cab for 40k and reached Formosa. Although the check in time is stated 2PM Indo time, if you have booked through agoda.com or any other booking site, just present your hotel voucher and they'll pass you your cardkeys. They kept my passport in reception, so it'll be safe.
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As promise,i have returned to Sillypore,1st thing i do was look for your FR and reply you. Formosa Hotel will issue a room to anyone as long as there are empty room ready and available. You also did a good job on the 40k cab,hehehe...thumbs up on that.
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Went up to the room to freshen up and rest abit. Although I requested for a smoking room, no ashtrays were provided haha. Checked all the utilities eg taps, lights and everything was working. The only problem was the aircon which the staff told me that "it should be like this" cos it turns on and off randomly.
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Good to know you check all the stuffs in the room. Usually smoking room will have windows. If there is no ash tray in your future trip,you can always call receptionist or room service to ask them send you one. Not enough anything in the room,feel free to call for it...but do tip the room service person a bit after.
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Around 12PM decided to go have lunch at McDonalds' near Harmony Hotel (was too lazy to eat somewhere fancier). This was where for the first time during the trip,i felt very threatened. There was this man on a motorbike trying to pick up a conversation with me, asking if i'd be interested in looking for chicks to bonk, and saying he has girls from as young as 19. I pretended to be interested and said i'll come find him later and asked for directions to the McDonalds'. He led me through some ulu alleyways but in the end he really brought me to the McDonalds'.
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Get used to the taxi driver and motor cyclist calling out for business. Its part of their business culture.Just reject them nicely and ignore thereafter. Then again,some taxi drivers or motor cyclist are like Batam Information counter,hehehe...as long as you got the right one. Most important is need to get one that understand what you say.
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After an uneventful lunch, the same guy was waiting for me outside the McDonalds' , helped me to catch a cab back to his joint. Later found out it wasn't his joint and that he just gets a small commission for bringing in tourists. Was not sure about the name of the joint but friends have told me that it was queen 9833 (2nd floor, pink walls, hiding behind a small food store). OKT spoke basic english, which was a relief. Showed me a few girls and decided to pick a SYT for 800k overnight. OKT says she will be available from 3PM since she returned from overnight at 8AM. Paid the mamasan and included 20k kopi money.
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If you stay in Formosa Hotel,Queens8933 is just at 10 O'clock from the Formosa Hotel front door. Opposite Queens is Dynasty. Once a while Queens will occasionally have some rare gems,hehehe...oh,there is no need to tip papi/mami,but i guess 20k coffee money should be alright.
Try walking to Nagoya Hill Mall in future,and you will be fill with surprise if you are a 1st timer. (but avoid bringing your girl shopping,hehehe...)
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Decided to walk back to Formosa. I picked up toiletries and condoms on the way back from a convenience store. 3.15PM, SYT showed up at my door. Sat down and smoked first. She didn't understand much english and i didn't understand bahasa indonesia, though i'm able to speak a bit of malay here and there (heng ah). Long story short we bonked for 3 hours straight. Showered together and ordered room service dinner for the both of us.Bonked somemore till 2AM and KO liao. I set my alarm the next morning for 8AM for breakfast. In the morning we showered and I sent her back before having my breakfast.
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No comments on this one,you just reminded me of my last year's 1st visit to Batam.
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For the newbies, even if you are walking to your destination which is a few meters away, taxi uncles will be all along the streets trying to pick you up. If you don't feel safe, just have to ask the bellboy, he's very helpful.
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Yes,as long as you stay in Formosa Hotel when you are a 1st timer or still new to Batam,you basically are covered from in-room Massage,overnight booking joints,KTVs to food,shopping,money changer and any "what if" plan B in the event one is stuck with any cheonging mishaps.
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Once again, would like to thank bro nono and all the other bros for keeping this thread alive and informative for newbies like me.
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From a scale of 1 to 10,how do you rate your recent Batam trip?
