Originally Posted by 09takashi (Post 6877190)

Hi All,

Tomorrow is my 1st visit to batam, just need to ask you bro something.

Can I use SGD to pay foreverything or is better to get some RP for spending.

Thanks for your help in advance.

09takashi

Originally Posted by Av_lover (Post 6877210)

I going with 2 of my friends next month March 2th~4th. There a few questions hope all the lao jiao here can help. This is the 1st time we go there to cheong.

I have done some research myself.

1.) Gonna buy Tickets at habourfront to harbor bay ferry terminal. How much is the ticket (to & from)? I think is $48?
Yes, it is 48 2 way
2.) We plan to go Nagoya Entertainment Districts. But don't know go where to find Ceweks. (I understand some bros mention usually after 1pm, these ceweks start to work?) There are a lot of fish tanks. U can get ur driver to bring u for shopping

2a.) Does the rate of ceweks depend on how young they are or how pretty they are? Guess its the same everwhere rite?

3.) Should i book hotel at Agoda or just book it at the Booking Counter when we reach there? U can book when u are there.

4.) My friends concerned about the budget for hotels, i suggest them some hotels below $50, they think too expensive. At my workplace, my colleague recommend me those cheap cheap one around $30+
Individual preference
I have these hotels in mind: Triniti Hotel Batam ($35) & 89 Hotel ($46).
Any hotels Recommendation?
For me I like planet. Anyway mine is claim company. Just my own liking
5.) Food more or less i knew where to find. Nagoya has many outdoor food courts called pujasera, akin to Singapore's hawker centres. Don't know if any of them still remain? Of course
Nagoya Food Court, Hai San Seafood 新海汕海鲜, Pujasera A1, Pujasera Sindo Happy, Sederhana Restaurant.

6.) About traveling around Batam, do i hire a mini van with driver or just take the taxi at my Hotel? Don't know what the rate like, scare kana chop carrots.
Better to book lt for drivers. Negotiate a fix comfortable price. Usually I pay mine 70 sgd and cover his meals
7.) Any good Massage centres and spas to recommend?
I like sports massage. It is a clean joint.
I think this more or less cover the activities for these 3 days?:)

Originally Posted by lfc78 (Post 6877198)

It will be wiser to use rup. You can change at any of the terminals. Plenty of money exchangers. :D

Originally Posted by Av_lover (Post 6877210)

I going with 2 of my friends next month March 2th~4th. There a few questions hope all the lao jiao here can help. This is the 1st time we go there to cheong.

I have done some research myself.

1.) Gonna buy Tickets at habourfront to harbor bay ferry terminal. How much is the ticket (to & from)? I think is $48?

Yes it's S$ 48/- return trip

2.) We plan to go Nagoya Entertainment Districts. But don't know go where to find Ceweks. (I understand some bros mention usually after 1pm, these ceweks start to work?)

Yes joints starts ard 1300 Singapore time - Indo time 12 pm WIB & don wori cos taxi supir will ''gladly'' bring you around

2a.) Does the rate of ceweks depend on how young they are or how pretty they are?

The prettier the cewe the higher the RP. Word of advis - book cewe base on chemistry rather than looks :D

3.) Should i book hotel at Agoda or just book it at the Booking Counter when we reach there?

Agoda is a safer bet cos KAHA only at Batam Center

4.) My friends concerned about the budget for hotels, i suggest them some hotels below $50, they think too expensive. At my workplace, my colleague recommend me those cheap cheap one around $30+

Popular & cheap hotels in this threed to date are Lovina Inn & $$$$$na

I have these hotels in mind: Triniti Hotel Batam ($35) & 89 Hotel ($46).
Any hotels Recommendation?

Avoid Hotel 89 becos of A certain room - hantuuuuuuuuuuu

5.) Food more or less i knew where to find. Nagoya has many outdoor food courts called pujasera, akin to Singapore's hawker centres. Don't know if any of them still remain?
Nagoya Food Court, Hai San Seafood 新海汕海鲜, Pujasera A1, Pujasera Sindo Happy, Sederhana Restaurant.

Makan stalls are plentiful in Batam

6.) About traveling around Batam, do i hire a mini van with driver or just take the taxi at my Hotel? Don't know what the rate like, scare kana chop carrots.

Taxi trips along Nagoya ard RP25-30k only . Some Kijangs can accomodate all 6 people ard RP30k - Reminder DO NOT TRUST the taxi supirs (drivers)
Always nego cos Batam taxi too many


7.) Any good Massage centres and spas to recommend?

Check out bRuR Newyorker88 signature for list of MPs

Originally Posted by mantroy87 (Post 6867572)

Hey bro , just sharing some info who are new to BTM. There is a cheap taxi in BTM by Meter. Minimum Charge at RP 25,000. Taxi fare starting at IDR 6,000 only.
-IDR 500 per 150m.
-booking charge - IDR 5,000

For reservation please call: +62 778 461 000 / Silver Cab =)

Originally Posted by itsme220 (Post 6878313)

Thanks brother. Do they speak English if I call and book over phone?

Originally Posted by S.B.Y.1 (Post 6877482)

Enjoy tour trip bRuRs 09takashi & Av_lover

Originally Posted by eg5354 (Post 6871235)

i think i kena chop. The massage cewek last time quote me 200k for hj but only manage to cut down to 150k (hj + roaming). Next time must nego more already. Thanks for info.

Originally Posted by Rub&Buah (Post 6876889)

when I cut contact with him after some incident he's basically begging me to go cheong with him cos his kaki all scare of him and I'm the only one that tahan him the longest! :eek:

Originally Posted by newyorker88 (Post 6880465)

Hotel 89 got hantu? Havent heard of it.

A1 foodcourt close down liao... but the new one is called A2 at peniun, not too bad too. Winsor foodcourt is nearer to Nagoya ED.

Originally Posted by maizze (Post 6881321)

hi guys, planning to go batam on the 25th of feb. any experienced bro interested to take us, a group of 4 ? so far its 4, me and my colleagues. may increased may not will see how.

also i may be going with one of the samster here.