Hi everyone, I'm planning for a trip down to the island of Batam next week, leaving on the evening of the 17th and returning on the 19th.
Are there any bros that are planning to go around this date as well? It's been about 2 years since I last went there, and the past 3 trips were actually more of a reluctant tour guide/bodyguard for my friends, which is why there really wasn't much to write about. Assuming there is no one for me to meet up and it's going to be a solo trip for me, I've got a few questions that has not been answered beyond what was stated in the past 200 pages, which is as far as I got before my dyslexic condition made me feel sick. No, not you guys; all your input, even if somewhat not relevant (e.g. about purchasing a house!) is quite an interesting read!
1) Which would be the harbour I would want to go to if I want to head to where the action is? I forgot! I remember there were 2 harbours, so if any kind bros out there could tell me which one to use, it would be much appreciated. I did read a few book in advance, is it for saving, or just to ensure a seat?
2) I used to book hotels from the counter at the Batam harbour, but I'm guessing it's now cheaper to book hotels in advance from websites like Agoda?
3) My first choice of hotel would be Formosa, which has always been the case since years back, but perhaps I might try Pacific Palace or iHotel, just to see how it is like. But is that generally a good idea especially when I'm going to get a girl? My experience with other hotels is Merlion hotel (they pronounce it as merlien and not how we would), and Goodway hotel (I think, it had a very fancy lobby, but I felt that the room itself is comparable to Formosa at best and theres a swimming pool).
4) When it comes to taxis, from the harbour, I would usually take the first driver that speaks enough English for me to communicate. But generally, the price he quotes to take me around is quite silly, and those at the hotel/drive by are actually cheaper, which is what I would go for.
5) Girls, I would get the resulting taxi driver to drive me to the places, agreeing on a price before of course. As such, I really can't remember any of the places names (dyslexia probably at work there), but I can remember how it looks like. I know, my name is probably Robert the moment I stepped onto Batam soil.
6) I'm guessing A1 is still around, with the mention of a pretty chinese seafood boss, I've tried the foodcourt very near the harbour, but I felt that A1 is so much better.
7) I remember a bro asking, but no one really answered; are there any discos which do not play the super fast techno like Pacific does? Perhaps R&B or anything other then heart-attack inducing techno!
8) If anyone has been to Jurassic Park, is it still around? The pub of course
I guess that's it... thanks in advance for any answers or constructive-criticisms (I hope) on how to do things better so I don't spoil market for you regulars
