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Originally Posted by nono1973
I have often emphasis to Batam newbie, NEVER to lose 3 key things.
1. Passport
2. Wallet that holds most of the cash/creditcard
3. Communication tools like HP,tablets etc.
Losing any 1 or 2 of them,i believe i still stand a chance,but losing all 3...hmm...100% wont be a good ending.
Some years back, I have read on newspaper before that a Singaporean who got robbed in China,Shenyang end up begging in the street for 6 months after losing all 3 of the above. To counter this issue whenever i am in Batam,this is what i often do..
1. I leave my passport with the reception of a hotel that i find trustworthy enough. Or keep them in a safe box. (if one wish to travel late into the night,better to bring along passport in case of police-check)
2. I leave behind some small cash and my return ticket or return-home boarding pass inside my passport when i leave my passport at the reception (or safe box). On top of it,i prefer to pay my room in full during check-in (especially needed so if i am using Kaha to book room).
3. I have more than 1 mobile phone. 1 of them i carry it with me,the other i leave it in my room. i also try to get a room that has a direct view from the hotel's hallway surveillance device.
Its just a personal habit during my travel to Batam. On top of it,i always keep the contact for the Singapore Consulate in Batam handy in case one day i find myself being experience-enough in Batam and end up becoming overly confident.
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Yes, is good to practice caution and also you are season cheongster liao