Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread [Archive] - Page 47

nono1973

13-08-2018, 12:54 PM

Haha.. thanks for the valuable info bro nono, i should have seen your advice earlier before we started our hunting. Yes true that its not easy to find and options are limited, thats why we thought it be easier over at batam. Luckily we did not pay a high price for the wechat incident via trial and error.

I apologize for the late reply ,your case is a rather unique case ,whereby you are looking for something more exotic than the norm,hehehe...i do not have such fetish tho ,but along the way in my past trips,a small handful of bros has some similarity and they shared with me either via PM and/or physically hearing from them in person.

So when i replied you earlier,my reply were base on a compiled experience.

By the way, what do you mean by your experience, you booked the gal from booking joint to your hotel?

In the past,maybe a year or 2 ago,i traveled to Batam mostly alone (alone in 1 room),i book a girl (sometime 2 of them) from booking joint/s,and i enjoy giving the girl/s i book comfortability so they dont feel bore,hence i order massage girls from the hotel or outside hotel (nearby hotels i stayed in) to come to my room to do massage for myself AND the booking girl/s. Its easier to break the ice that way,helping the booking girls and the massage girls to mingle together.

When it comes to threesome or more than threesome, some level of understanding and comfortability between the girls is definitely needed,especially i believe when 90% of these indo girls arent onto those fetishes you and your girlfriend were into. My beliefs were often, if i cant get the girls to do what i wanted to,i pro-create it (to create a situation/ambiance to change the environment so it can suit me).

I shall relate this scene as my friend's incident :

1st, he has a booking girl,he order 2 girls to come into his hotel room to do a 1st hour massage for himself and his booking girl (why 1st hour 1st,becos he can always extend if a situation favors him). I mean the massage girls surely wont prompt my friend for special due to my friend already having a booking girl.

Almost end of 1 hour,my friend would ask, "how come no special?",hehehe...and the massage girls will say "you already have a girlfriend" blah blah...and my friend will say, "if my girlfriend allows me to have special service,will you do it?" The answer is almost definite a "yes".

Next question my friend has to the girl who massage his booking girl,"you have special service/s for my (booking) girl too?" ,he's referring to his booking girl,citing that if only he do special and his booking girl didnt get any special,wont she be boring just "watching"? Massage girl tells my friend his booking girl doesnt have a dick,hehehe...how to do special service? My friend will just say, "you can massage my girl naked,right?" ...and the conversation goes on....slowly step by step breaking the ice to see how far the massage girl/s can go. They are afterall very new to what what my friend are asking for (same applies for your case).

(in between of course there's discussion about price and all that,but do note not to push the price too high at one go 1st (hold back) becos this is only step one otherwise you may have a problem later when you and girlfriend wish to take further steps)

1st session,the girls might or might not take the 1st step out of a certain fetish,but my friend who try to keep a record of those who are willing to take their 1st step out. Becos he's going to order the same girl/s the next time round to try to get to step 2 and next next massage session,step 3 and so on. Rome's not build in one day anyway. And all these can be done within the same day (so he gets about 3 sessions of massage from the same group of girls in one day). The key thing is to get ALL the girls naked inside his room,hehehe....to take away their shyness.

Example : According to what my friend tells me, once he teasingly tells the massage girls,"if you let me watch you suck my girl's left nipple for 1 min,you get 50k rupiah extra (or 100k rupiah if 50k fail)" and the massage girl do it and he actually time it,hehehe.... Before the above,he also ask massage girl/s to massage his booking girl's breast and nipple too while he watch (and he is getting his lil bro massaged by the other massage girl). :D

What my friend did was with every step further,he would add-on a certain amount of money and until he reached what he is finally looking for,it only cost him about S$60 to S$70. What he gets is he manage to get all the massage girls naked. You know right,once everyone's all in nude in a small space, our minds would also be gradually more open up too.

Reference to my previous post :

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17671539&postcount=11493

Above method,not 100% foolproof as it also very much depends on your EQ and communication with the girls involved. But i would say, it does gives a higher chance than going around half-blindly. What works well for me and my friends may not work well for others. Most of my friends,including myself dont speak Indo Bahasa hence it usually took a bit more time (and effort) for us to get what we crave for in Batam.

Where is the booking joint? You mean your gf was in the room and join in as well?

I arent in your kind of fetish,so what i was refering to were all booking girls in the past,not my girlfriend. But i am sure you can just "pretend" that your girlfriend is a booking girl in the above scenario.

And i heard and read that most hotel MPs spas are clean, mind sharing which hotel your friend went where the hotel has massage gals that provide special services as well as outcall to your room?

Yes,you are right in some way. Most hotel's MPs were clean,hehehe...perhaps thats on most other bro's perspective too. My concern is more on hotel's MP pricing,which is rather stiff aka expensive rather than if they offer any special service,hehehe... :p

You dont need to have go to hotel with MPs. You can try hotels with not-clean MPs around the premises too,eg Utama hotel area,walk aroud Utama hotel,walk-in to get their contacts,check their pricing,call them later. They will come if where you stay is nearby. I would still say that its better to get a MP with photo album in them so you get to see what you order for in advance.

Just to add,i stayed in Formosa Hotel often,i am a Gold Card member there,hence i get 20% off from room service and their in-house massage. Therefore my price in the in-hotel massage cost 88k/hour. You may join as a member as well but for starter,you only get 10% off.

Thanks bro, just upped ya pts ☺️

Thank you for the points,i should have ask you not to up my points but instead rate this thread a 5 Star instead. :o

*avoid quoting the whole post in your reply or you may just reply me w/o quoting at all,thanks.

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jack80

13-08-2018, 01:03 PM

Hey Bro...so assuming the massage is d clean one? Any naughty places i can siam to ard there?

Yup, tried it 3 weeks ago. I took the signature villa. Overall, place was nice and relaxing. The in-house massage was also good (the therapists were from Go Massage), albeit a bit pricier than outside, of course. Only downside are that it's a bit further in from the more mall-ey area and that the Wi-Fi is horrible. The signal is good, but somehow just couldn t connect. Asked the staff, they said usually like that at first, but changed their tune in the evening when they said it's due to maintenance.

Overall, worth a try. Quite a nice place for a romantic getaway, because the night view is really instagram-worthy.

Oh, if you are going, some drivers might not know where it is, so just get them to drop you at golden view hotel's parking lot near the lobby. There's a small pathway from the parking lot in the middle leading to the villa's lobby. Learnt the hard way when my driver dropped me off about a mile away because we missed the entrance. If in doubt, ask the guards or workers there.

pandknight

13-08-2018, 02:23 PM

Hey Bro...so assuming the massage is d clean one? Any naughty places i can siam to ard there?

Ya, clean, as far as I know. Didn't try to ask. Hahah. And not sure whether there's any naughty places close by.

Hurricane88

13-08-2018, 03:31 PM

Thank you for your pts. :D will definitely share more

mod removed your 2 posts for selling tickets which infringe...if you give away mod will allow your post..:)

Oscar1325

13-08-2018, 05:26 PM

mod removed your 2 posts for selling tickets which infringe...if you give away mod will allow your post..:)

Oh shit. Thank you bro for notifying. :D

everlasty

13-08-2018, 08:22 PM

Looking for naughty one or legit good massage? :)

Naughty one leh Bro.. = )
Appreciate if can haha.. cos going with realtives there.. need quick ones near haha..

nitecrawllerr

13-08-2018, 09:50 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbBOIEIWisw

Wooo....feel like raping her.:D No nid test eyesight.:D

Black Page

14-08-2018, 01:59 AM

Relating our experiences so other cheongsters here can becareful while cheonging yea. Have fun and stay safe! ��

Once more, I hope newbies will learn the lesson:
1) Wechat must be the last option (something that is not missing in Batam is girls)
2) If one really wants to try the thrill of wechat, NEVER GIVE THE ROOM NUMBER. Meet outside, have a drink, check the feeling, say bye at the first red flag.

(I admit I had a couple of nice experiences with girls met on Wechat, but they were not those propositioning plain "LT/ST" in the information note, and I took all precautions above)

Hurricane88

14-08-2018, 05:30 AM

Oh shit. Thank you bro for notifying. :D

haha...mod will never know if you are one time seller or just trying to use this forum to sell tickets regularly....but if you share your tickets free then the spriit of sharing is the theme with this forum...:)

iicycold

14-08-2018, 08:38 AM

hi, for those interest in batam ktv, here i just went last friday, simple fr here. we went alisan ktv at formosa hotel

up u brother lee 4 shareing fr. Thx u 4 share,i mus faster up u b4 i forget...lol

hope yr btm trip good good ya. :D

got 2 go,today busy day. :p

Oscar1325

14-08-2018, 09:29 AM

Naughty one leh Bro.. = )
Appreciate if can haha.. cos going with realtives there.. need quick ones near haha..

Around Nagoya area nearest one would be Delta Spa. But that one is not recommended in this thread. I nv been there so not sure. If just want massage with special (fast game), around Nagoya only can think of behind Hans Inn. Around 1km out of Nagoya shopping mall. Got a few shop there. PM me if you need more info on this. :)

Oscar1325

14-08-2018, 09:29 AM

haha...mod will never know if you are one time seller or just trying to use this forum to sell tickets regularly....but if you share your tickets free then the spriit of sharing is the theme with this forum...:)

Noted! Thank you for the heads up :)

Naka_Timo

14-08-2018, 10:37 AM

hi, for those interest in batam ktv, here i just went last friday, simple fr here. we went alisan ktv at formosa hotel

me and another friend reached 10pm,mami explain to us, 2 person small room (but given room no small) min 700k then room free, if by hours 70k/hrs, 700k bill can include girl sitting fee, girl hv 2 type a and b, a 370k and b 400k, if booking girl 1.6juta and 1.8 juta, mami ask want booking , we said no, then mami arrange around 20+ girl for us to choose, me and friend take one each, sound system there no bad, room ok, one can beer 50k+ , we order 10can + 2 can free and 2 cigarette for girl, after choose girl, other girl go back and mami keep girl hp, mean there no phone to use, i feel girl like smoking ask , then girl ask permit to smoke haha i say yes, and buy for them, my girl 21 yrs old and my friend 20 yr old only, girl quality there what i feel ok , my girl can song many hokien song, we enjoy till 2pm, me n friend tip them 100k ($10) Happy ending.

Nice share bro. Alisan was around for quite sometime already. As for now, many KTV all very competitive in batam. I have not go alisan for quite sometime not sure how the gal quality there nowaday. Price i am sure is much cheaper than those small scale KTV.

lee123

14-08-2018, 11:41 AM

Nice share bro. Alisan was around for quite sometime already. As for now, many KTV all very competitive in batam. I have not go alisan for quite sometime not sure how the gal quality there nowaday. Price i am sure is much cheaper than those small scale KTV.
Hi dragon ktv at batam city hotel sitting fee is 500k .600k.& 800k. If booking is 2.5juta. one of the cewek at alisan told me.she work there before

jack80

14-08-2018, 03:27 PM

Thanks bro...any of u guys got any lobang for naughty massage ard that area? Any help is greatly appreciated...

[Q UOTE=pandknight;17679167]Ya, clean, as far as I know. Didn't try to ask. Hahah. And not sure whether there's any naughty places close by.[/QUOTE]

nono1973

14-08-2018, 03:48 PM

Hopefully, though by the time i touch down on 17th, it would already be almost 6. If negotiations with the mami don't work out, will probably book the girl for 18th instead. Or package it as a 2 day deal.

Hmm...just realize that 17th is actually also Friday,hehehe...i guess if you planned in advance,all should be most likely smooth sailing for you.

Anyway bro, if you planning to go in September, maybe a week before you could ping me? If i'm going, maybe we could meet up, share notes (i think you'll be sharing more than me. HAHAH), or bring our girls out or something.

Will do, i have no dates for September as yet,one reason is due to HIP for my HDB flat,hehehe...share notes not a problem,but it is likely done within a cup of coffee or tea and a puff,hehehe.... I also dont understand why nowaday,i seems to be getting busier in Batam than before (i brought some work to Batam to do :o ).

Next month September,i am more likely to start planning for my CNY 2019 trip,hehehe... i got bitten once during my 1st CNY in Batam,i dont wish to get bitten again,so i'm pretty careful now. :D

Yup, tried it 3 weeks ago. I took the signature villa. Overall, place was nice and relaxing.

I am curious,how much did you pay for a night stay at Woda. Not that i dont know the pricing but i am more of thinking that i should make some price comparison,hehehe...in hope to get the best value out of it.

... and that the Wi-Fi is horrible. The signal is good, but somehow just couldn t connect. Asked the staff, they said usually like that at first, but changed their tune in the evening when they said it's due to maintenance.

Too many people using the wifi. Their internet routing system couldnt cope with the masses. It happens before in other hotels during CNY too. Give them a bit of time,i believe they will improve on that part. I bypass hotel wifi with andromax nowaday,hehehe...more of like a back-up in case of an all else fail situation.

You went there on a weekend,didnt you? :p

Overall, worth a try. Quite a nice place for a romantic getaway, because the night view is really instagram-worthy.

Your words above is very tempting to me...makes me want to go there next month (or October) but i know i gonna wait 1st. My plan was on weekday,and i am comparing with the free pick up package at S$188 with 1.5 hour massage for 2 person.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/14/a1.jpg

Notice how they price their package, starting from S$188 NETT,hehehe...very tricky indeed.

Beside the signature villa,they also have the signature villa plus too (i think with the bath tub).

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/14/a2.jpg

For my own reference :

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17511074&postcount=11031

nono1973

14-08-2018, 05:31 PM

wa! i describe tis one until like got dragon got tiger like tat...lol ,i didn't quote yr whole post hor....lol

until one thg is mus keep ownself hygiene ,i got hear sm indo gers mention a lot indian no like shwer & ask em suck their kkj...lol ,the gers immediate run back 2 joints.

Girls with good hygiene habits are good. Sometime it makes me think back, if those guys the Indo girls describe were to go to Singapore to book an overnight Singapore, Euro and/or Korean girl,what would the situation be like? :D

eye test bonus,if cn't see mus immediate need 2 go national eye center check up & take obat frm em....lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMMotcODIGY

4 fun onli

Nice eye test bonus. I return my part of sharing to you,hehehe...

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pandknight

14-08-2018, 06:58 PM

Hmm...just realize that 17th is actually also Friday,hehehe...i guess if you planned in advance,all should be most likely smooth sailing for you.

Yup, booked and confirmed.

Will do, i have no dates for September as yet,one reason is due to HIP for my HDB flat,hehehe...share notes not a problem,but it is likely done within a cup of coffee or tea and a puff,hehehe.... I also dont understand why nowaday,i seems to be getting busier in Batam than before (i brought some work to Batam to do :o ).

Of course bro. Would be weird if it's done in the middle of nowhere. If happen that i book a place with a pool, can always share while the girls swim or whatever. See how lah.

I am curious,how much did you pay for a night stay at Woda. Not that i dont know the pricing but i am more of thinking that i should make some price comparison,hehehe...in hope to get the best value out of it.

Was $110 when i booked through Agoda previously. Check in sunday, check out monday.

Too many people using the wifi. Their internet routing system couldnt cope with the masses. It happens before in other hotels during CNY too. Give them a bit of time,i believe they will improve on that part. I bypass hotel wifi with andromax nowaday,hehehe...more of like a back-up in case of an all else fail situation.

You went there on a weekend,didnt you? :p

Maybe, but i doubt so, because they don't have a lot of villas, which is why you need to book a few weeks in advance. Anyway, sim data is cheap, so no problem, but my complaint was because it spoilt my plan to stream netflix at night. Telkomsel does not allow netflix usage. Zzzz...

And ya, difference between signature and plus is the bathtub.

averysu

14-08-2018, 11:03 PM

hey bros, im going over from 24-26 august to destress from this toxic country.

Anyone keen to meet up or even meet for drinks?

offshorebro91

15-08-2018, 12:01 AM

Hi anyone going between 16th to 19th august? This coming thurs...pls pm me we can go together..ktv disco or wherever..gonna just go on my own for now

iicycold

15-08-2018, 12:48 AM

Wooo....feel like raping her.:D No nid test eyesight.:D

tat one 4 eye relaxation,no much eye strain ma...smtime stretch eye mucles,smtime relax eye muscle....lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Si6g5rCP_E

tis series 1 is relax yr eyes...lol

Have been browsing thru the last 200 pages.. was wondering if you guys have any recommended Spa or Massages near Nagoya Hill Shopping Centre?

Sorry for inconvenience.

uh? hw cum u flip thru 200 pages but no click my signature links tere? lol...jus joking la,below is link...

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=13866915&postcount=33556

nagoya hill area reli hard 2 find notti massage...i tink fe pages ago got one kind brother recommend u a mp name tat is not delta spa,can try but go alone & play hesitation tere,they mayb offer special. ;)

no say i no give u clue....lol...but i say first hor,tat place nw mostly got some aging ger tere hor & ani extras tere no cheap. :D

WilliamLye

15-08-2018, 01:19 AM

So many Massage Centre around Nagoya Hill Shopping Area. Which one have happening one to share?

everlasty

15-08-2018, 01:22 AM

tat one 4 eye relaxation,no much eye strain ma...smtime stretch eye mucles,smtime relax eye muscle....lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Si6g5rCP_E

tis series 1 is relax yr eyes...lol

uh? hw cum u flip thru 200 pages but no click my signature links tere? lol...jus joking la,below is link...

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=13866915&postcount=33556

nagoya hill area reli hard 2 find notti massage...i tink fe pages ago got one kind brother recommend u a mp name tat is not delta spa,can try but go alone & play hesitation tere,they mayb offer special. ;)

no say i no give u clue....lol...but i say first hor,tat place nw mostly got some aging ger tere hor & ani extras tere no cheap. :D

My eyes must be cock-eyed.. I was looking out for posts.. rather than signatures probably lol.. Realy help me lots Thanks Bro.

neil0103

15-08-2018, 01:53 AM

any bros have tried booking girls via twitter?

pandknight

15-08-2018, 06:24 AM

So many Massage Centre around Nagoya Hill Shopping Area. Which one have happening one to share?

The ones I know of are Zen and Sakura. But not fish tank so kinda hit and miss in terms of looks.

PowerBenz

15-08-2018, 09:07 AM

So many Massage Centre around Nagoya Hill Shopping Area. Which one have happening one to share?

I once went to zenn wellbess spa and had a happy ending there and also the asked the girl to come to my room for overnight..price you got to nego yourself

Oscar1325

16-08-2018, 10:06 AM

Just came back from Batam with my Batam girl. So didn't cheong or what, but just write down what I did in case any Bros needs a getaway with their girl.

We went KTM resort for a night, near Sekupang. It was $64 for the sea view Villa with breakfast. Took ferry to Sekupang and met my girl. Free shuttle took us to the resort itself and it was better than I thought. We reached at 11 but they allowed us to early check in by 3 hours! Really good service. Rested and you know what and then went out for a walk. The resort isn't big but definitely enough things to do for 2D1N. There are bball court, table tennis, billard, majong,snorkelling,all for free. And of course the small but nice swimming pool. Water sports and paintball also available, and I think it is quite afforable. Any Bros interested can pm me for the price.

Had lunch at the only restaurant there. The food isn't that expensive but the service charge and GST is insane. Had the pool by ourselves for the afternoon since it was a weekday. Went back took a nap, and woke up around 6pm and saw the sunset. Very scenic indeed. Saw the bar by the sea is filled with people, wonder where they came from.

Ate dinner and went to the bar to chill. The bar is really really nice. Ordered 2 cocktail (around $10 for 1), drank and chill. Next morning, took a swim again and had bf. Bf spread was definitely good enough for me. Checked out at 12 and went back Nagoya. They actually allows free late check-out till 6pm! Really surprised.

Stayed at Vanilla Hotel and the Starlight sky bar is really nice with live band playing through the night. Anothr good place to chill with your girl. :)

cavem@n

16-08-2018, 03:07 PM

pandknight

16-08-2018, 06:28 PM

guys... I been looking through the posts. do anyone have a updated list where we can book overnight gals? seems there are no updated ones and those that I saw was posted very long ago....

please assist to help. Thanks!!! :D

The list might be old, but it is still relevant. Sure, some may have changed names, or one or two new ones have popped up, but they are still more or less in the same area.

Choon Peng

16-08-2018, 06:58 PM

Which massage Centre, PUBS or KTV near Nagoya Hotel offer special? Saw many at Wechat offering service but wonder is it safe a not.

nono1973

16-08-2018, 07:19 PM

Hmm...most hotels doesnt have lower priced in-hotel,in-room massage,hehehe...this my definition of "quite expensive". ;)

https://img2.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/26379/26379602e3e54b18499d5a660e2af1e1579bc906.jpg

Its always good to have hotels that offer good lower priced in-hotel,in-room massage but thats not easy to find (above isnt).

*sometime answer/s to some certain questions is just about a page or even 2 pages away (or maybe page 1? or my signature?) from where the question/s were being asked ,hehehe... :D

i guess the * is for "to-whom-it-may-concern",hehehe...

miumiu6464

16-08-2018, 09:14 PM

Which massage Centre, PUBS or KTV near Nagoya Hotel offer special? Saw many at Wechat offering service but wonder is it safe a not.

I'm not as diplomatic as others and write nicely..

Did you bother to read or just chose to be lazy and spoon-fed?

Try here (https://sammyboyforum.com/showthread.php?t=586297).

cavem@n

17-08-2018, 01:40 PM

The list might be old, but it is still relevant. Sure, some may have changed names, or one or two new ones have popped up, but they are still more or less in the same area.

thanks bro!!! appreciated!!! the rates are still about the same?

Naka_Timo

17-08-2018, 04:30 PM

Kenkenluv

17-08-2018, 04:51 PM

hawkeye007

17-08-2018, 11:28 PM

Any bro will at Batam by this 21 and 22 August cause I’m plaining to go on that day interested to join bro over cause I never been there before need ppl direct and any hotel good to stay below $50 I saw Formosa hotel not bad $44

Did you learn how to use punctuations in school..? I felt out of breath after reading your para-sentence... :rolleyes:

pandknight

18-08-2018, 07:14 AM

thanks bro!!! appreciated!!! the rates are still about the same?

Some of the pros here can get lower, but for syt, usually i get 1.2 or 1.3. Have fried for lower but can never get. Hahah

iron56

18-08-2018, 08:08 AM

Does any one know if there's a body to body massage service in Nagoya or any other area? Never had one and would love to try

PowerBenz

18-08-2018, 09:25 AM

Does any one know if there's a body to body massage service in Nagoya or any other area? Never had one and would love to try

New spa at bch have..you can try there...

OnlyLiveOnce

18-08-2018, 09:36 AM

Some of the pros here can get lower, but for syt, usually i get 1.2 or 1.3. Have fried for lower but can never get. Hahah

Can generally get 400k/800k for ST/LT from WeChat. At joints, can get 1.0 juta when in luck and without middleman like taxi driver or other touts. Cheers.

iicycold

18-08-2018, 01:53 PM

*sometime answer/s to some certain questions is just about a page or even 2 pages away (or maybe page 1? or my signature?) from where the question/s were being asked ,hehehe... :D

i guess the * is for "to-whom-it-may-concern",hehehe...

Did you bother to read or just chose to be lazy and spoon-fed?

Try here (https://sammyboyforum.com/showthread.php?t=586297).

dn't wan read b4 askin is lazy,but tose who read & cn't find it then hw? lol... :D

then mus need eye test lo....lol...hopeful nxt time eye sight can improve lor...lol...jus 4 laugh onli har..... :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1yvnO1dRw

miumiu6464

19-08-2018, 12:29 AM

but tose who read & cn't find it then hw? lol... :D

Maybe this lor...

183132

noobtuber

19-08-2018, 01:58 PM

First time to batam and browsing thru the thread was wondering any spa near harris hotel that provide speical.seem to me all near nygo hill area

OnlyLiveOnce

19-08-2018, 03:10 PM

First time to batam and browsing thru the thread was wondering any spa near harris hotel that provide speical.seem to me all near nygo hill area

Yes, entertainment centres all close to Nagoya Hill areas, si best stay around there.

iicycold

19-08-2018, 03:35 PM

Did you learn how to use punctuations in school..? I felt out of breath after reading your para-sentence... :rolleyes:

Lol...makes the words sound like readin a sutra lei....lol...tis one mus need go temple walk walk instead...or mayb try 2 test yr eyes power...lol :D

Maybe this lor...

183132

good one la, brother...tat's y i try take stamp out of the brothers ma...& while doin it aso add sm fun into it....then like tat wn't sound so mean ma...tio bo? lol.... :D

nono1973

19-08-2018, 03:38 PM

So zest now have in room. U tried before?

Nope,i didnt tried the Zest in-room massage yet becos its a bit expensive for 2 person (i will still try but this trip i am doing some recce so i need to dwell in a certain place 1st). But i did tried Manzu tho,hehehe...way cheaper and quality of massage can be rated SUPERB! :p

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/18/DSC_0141.jpg

Thats of course for those who are looking for good quality massage. I have been to Sports Massage before,but this place can be JUST as good and yet cheaper.

iicycold

19-08-2018, 03:42 PM

My eyes must be cock-eyed.. I was looking out for posts.. rather than signatures probably lol.. Realy help me lots Thanks Bro.

nagoya mall i tink other then a nice good brother aldy said b4, quite veri limited. i aso got give clue 2 say another prev brother got mention a place tat is NOT in delta spa ma....i tink the same good & kind brother jump out & say agn it's call Z** spa...lol...but stil the pl is gng 2 a hit & miss & quite exp. U may aso end wit no happy ending...lol,in other word,nagoya mall radius 15m practically zero massage wit special...lol

oh,& careful if u using wechat gers & if u r newbie,i say tis cos i notice got ppl here keep on promotin advertise wechat gers here...jus wan say i go btm enjoy myself,no go ask 4 trouble....lol....if wan try, not say cannot but mus wise 2 knw hw 2 cover yr ownself kar chen in case thgs turn out Sour....lol.... :D

frm my ownself view,wechat aso not cheap 2 if u cn't bargain well, got ever hear frm brother here say sort time ST can b 1.2jt one shot,yet stil got taker 2 ...anithg not cheap yet not veri safe,i cut dwn but no mean i wn't go 4 it if i happen 2 strike a 1 in 100 chance of sm good deals on wechat....lol :p

here in tis tread,got mani ppl signature very useful de,especially TS signature...lol...so stil can worth 2 keep a look out. :D

cocked eyed? it's ok,take the eye test game....lol

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17667809&postcount=11481

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17677199&postcount=11508

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17677220&postcount=11509

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17698126&postcount=11561

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17684929&postcount=11541

seventh mth time,beter 2 see abv than see 'others'....lol...ani way i talkin jus 4 fun onli...no mean ani offence de.

iicycold

19-08-2018, 03:55 PM

First time to batam and browsing thru the thread was wondering any spa near harris hotel that provide speical.seem to me all near nygo hill area

brother u conform is harris hotel hor,not hairy resort barelang & hairy resort waterfront ya? if reli so, then read tis link...lol...

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17590524&postcount=11193

u got browse through,but mayb u missed or no browse through deep enuff...lol....need eye test bo? :D

if yr target is go btm is 2 chiong,then u knw yr ownself tat u shldn't b stayin in harris ani type of hotel liao but looks like u no gng tere 2 chiong type,mayb is gng with family or smthg....lol

got a nice good brother recommend read tis below too....lol...:p

Try here (https://sammyboyforum.com/showthread.php?t=586297).

i personalli tink it's useful if u is first time go btm....lol :D

btw,exchg rate quite good in btm. Almost every shp @ city area can easy get 10600 today...lol

ZanShen

19-08-2018, 04:32 PM

Hi everyone. First, I like to acknowledge contributors here for their valuable input especially to Nono1973 - his gave so much detail and very well written. I really appreciate it.

First time writing here. Having fun in Batam used to be my favourite pastime. I would take the last ferry in the night to Batam and reach there like 10 pm. My friend and I would party all night and take the early ferry back the next day and proceed to work straight away upon reaching Singapore. Our favourite hunting places were Planet Ozon and Pacific Disco. Hotel Pelangi is the Hotel we frequent. I am now missing those party days and decide to check this thread out. The exchange rate was like 6000 to 1 at that time. Batam was very undeveloped during then. Travelling in the night could be scary for many. Their taxi was under no companies and very beat up. Drivers act like gangsters and speeding away like demons on the road waiting for the accident to happen. Often we get into arguments because they were demanding for more fare. No meters in the taxi. We preferred booking cewek in disco since we reached Batam late. Paid between 250,000 to 280,000 for FT. Only 100,000 in the wee morning if you are lucky. Of course, I don't mean now but 15 years ago.

I would like to visit Batam again. The place must have changed a lot I presumed. Maybe culture as well. Pricing definitely. Could the active cheongsters assist me with these questions? They are:

1. How many ferry terminals are there in Batam now a days. Which is the right one to go from Singapore?

2. Is it cheaper to exchange money in Batam or Singapore. Where is a good place to do the exchange in Batam?

3. Where is the best discotheque to go for loud techno music in Batam now? Do Planet Ozon and Pacific still exist?

4. Which discotheque and other joints got high-quality cewek, freelance ones are fine too because I do like to be adventurous. Previously, I like to visit places where the locals go and those for the tourist.

5. Most people I met before cannot speak English. I wonder if its the same now? I am referring to Taxi drivers, Cewek, Waiters etc,

6. Do taxi use meters nowadays? Any Grabs etc?

7. Is google map in Batam useful and accurate? Is Batam still underdeveloped?

8. What is the rate for freelance Cewek now?

Your assistances would be very much appreciated. Maybe we can cheong together too.

miumiu6464

19-08-2018, 04:51 PM

btw,exchg rate quite good in btm. Almost every shp @ city area can easy get 10600 today...lol

Where I'm now, the best I can get is 10400 and that's changing big amount. Sianz...

miumiu6464

19-08-2018, 04:54 PM

if yr target is go btm is 2 chiong,then u knw yr ownself tat u shldn't b stayin in harris ani type of hotel liao but looks like u no gng tere 2 chiong type,mayb is gng with family or smthg....lol

got a nice good brother recommend read tis below too....lol...:p

Only once when I'm in Batam Center area that I managed to get a girl through WeChat for ST at Lovina Inn Batam Center. All other girls rejected once hearing I'm at BC. The one that took my ST, she drove her own car from Nagoya.

OnlyLiveOnce

19-08-2018, 09:31 PM

Hi everyone. First, I like to acknowledge contributors here for their valuable input especially to Nono1973 - his gave so much detail and very well written. I really appreciate it.

1. How many ferry terminals are there in Batam now a days. Which is the right one to go from Singapore?

2. Is it cheaper to exchange money in Batam or Singapore. Where is a good place to do the exchange in Batam?

3. Where is the best discotheque to go for loud techno music in Batam now? Do Planet Ozon and Pacific still exist?

4. Which discotheque and other joints got high-quality cewek, freelance ones are fine too because I do like to be adventurous. Previously, I like to visit places where the locals go and those for the tourist.

5. Most people I met before cannot speak English. I wonder if its the same now? I am referring to Taxi drivers, Cewek, Waiters etc,

6. Do taxi use meters nowadays? Any Grabs etc?

7. Is google map in Batam useful and accurate? Is Batam still underdeveloped?

8. What is the rate for freelance Cewek now?

Your assistances would be very much appreciated. Maybe we can cheong together too.

Bro Nono is the guru for anything on Batam.

There are several ferry terminals for trip to Batam: Batam Centre, Habour Bay, Sekupang, Nongsapura among others. The first two FTs are more popular. Batam is pretty well developed these days to serve our tourists. It is easy to change S$ to IDR in Batam and the money changers at the Ferry Terminals and shops in Batam Centre and Nagoya offer good rates. Taxi still do not use meter in Batam, it is generally 50k up per short trip but GoJek like Grab is available for cheaper travels. Google maps are good and useful. You can pick up ceweks for ST/LT anywhere in joints (Havanna, MM, Sri Kandy, Bunga...), disco, bars, MP or even using WeChat. The prices ranges from 400k/800k upwards for ST/LT. If booking using WeChat, exercise due diligence to ensure what you see is what you get by using Video Call if possible, locked all assets in safe, meet in lobby and do not pay first before service as WeChat girls are known to cheat and run after a shot but you can get gems if lucky. Enjoy and Cheers.

Naka_Timo

20-08-2018, 10:09 AM

Maybe this lor...

183132

Look cute, what that for?

Naka_Timo

20-08-2018, 10:10 AM

Nope,i didnt tried the Zest in-room massage yet becos its a bit expensive for 2 person (i will still try but this trip i am doing some recce so i need to dwell in a certain place 1st). But i did tried Manzu tho,hehehe...way cheaper and quality of massage can be rated SUPERB! :p

Agree, but if lazy to move around can try.

pandknight

20-08-2018, 12:16 PM

So just to share on my recent weekend trip. Took the 4.50pm ferry to batam centre. The number of people on the ferry already gave me a sense of foreboding, which came true when I reached batam centre ferry terminal.

The place was packed because of some Indonesian National Day event, so it took us 20 to 30 mins just to exit the terminal. Upon reaching the Davienna, decided to drop by Citywalk for hair cut at V Salon BUT it was closed! Wasted walk to Citywalk, and can't be bothered to walk back, so took go-car back to hotel. Hahah

Went back to Citywalk the next day, and got my haircut. My review is, cut seems rushed even though only 1 or 2 customers. And wasn't very happy cos she made me look like some Mat. Hahah but ok lah for a 75k job. The girl wise, maybe I went wrong timing or day, but not as appetizing to see as other ppl here described.

Oh, and liquor sold at Citywalk is cheaper than the ones at the mall. Guess that might be obvious to some, but just fyi if you are looking around.

iicycold

20-08-2018, 01:02 PM

Where I'm now, the best I can get is 10400 and that's changing big amount. Sianz...

wa lau eh! wich part btm r u @? hw cum yr rate so chui? :eek:

no tel me u @ p.galang,like me ya? :D

Only once when I'm in Batam Center area that I managed to get a girl through WeChat for ST at Lovina Inn Batam Center. All other girls rejected once hearing I'm at BC. The one that took my ST, she drove her own car from Nagoya.

4 btm ctr if wan walk in i tink onli is venus spa liao....lol,wechat depends,cos when wechat gers go tere,they aso running risk of tio reject & they themselves most time aso nt honest by sendin those ger face tat look different frm wat i chose...well,not unless u sibei regular wit tose wechat okt lor....lol....but regular aso can tio dum by the okt 2...lol :p

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17702282&postcount=11568

Look cute, what that for?

meanin is got ppl's eyes got glued wit a stamp on it...lol,see no clearly tat's y i say 2 brother miu other ppl mus need 2 do sm eye test 2 train eye muscle 2 look beter 4 the rite information nxt time ma....lol :D

can u see the ger's below shw her neh ji? :p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15wchVlFdQU

if u cn't find her neh ji, click on the below spoiler button...lol :p :

watch @ 0.33 secs

So just to share on my recent weekend trip. Took the 4.50pm ferry to batam centre. The number of people on the ferry already gave me a sense of foreboding, which came true when I reached batam centre ferry terminal.

hope u hv a good trip ya....:p

u stay da vienna ah? behind hotel got quite a few good food store can try....lol

tink nwday mani new salon shp pop up recently,can go wash hair everyday...lol,i tink only few S$ onli,massage yr big head so can see thgs clearly...lol...then go utama tere massage or polish yr small head. :D

fde83

20-08-2018, 04:16 PM

And wasn't very happy cos she made me look like some Mat.

Care to elaborate? Since you are unhappy looking like one. What's wrong with Mat?

pandknight

20-08-2018, 08:26 PM

Care to elaborate? Since you are unhappy looking like one. What's wrong with Mat?

Sorry if i offend you bro. I'm malay. I meant she made me look a bit like some young wannabe gangster. You know what I mean lah. Hahah work office and client facing so by right cannot have my sides shaved so short. She practically shaved them right off and so high. I come here to share, not flame ppl or race. Don't worry. Cheers.

pandknight

20-08-2018, 08:28 PM

u stay da vienna ah? behind hotel got quite a few good food store can try....lol

Back already on Sunday. Hmm.. nvr tried eating there. I a bit hesitant trying out because my stomach is quite weak. But if you give green light, next time I'll try. Usually I just order go-food. Hahah

miumiu6464

21-08-2018, 10:36 AM

Back already on Sunday. Hmm.. nvr tried eating there. I a bit hesitant trying out because my stomach is quite weak. But if you give green light, next time I'll try. Usually I just order go-food. Hahah

Can try next time. The food there nice and affordable. And, at the coffeeshop nearby, they sell one of the nicest orluak I tasted in Batam.

Damned. I miss some of my favorite food in Batam.

nono1973

21-08-2018, 02:53 PM

I would like to visit Batam again. The place must have changed a lot I presumed. Maybe culture as well. Pricing definitely. Could the active cheongsters assist me with these questions? They are:

1. How many ferry terminals are there in Batam now a days. Which is the right one to go from Singapore?

Below are the ferry terminals for most who travel from Singapore to Batam and vice versa.

Map below taken from page 1 of this thread

Batu Ampar = Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal
http://img6.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/21979/21979176d4dc1534b78910faff0a2a199eb96697.jpg

They are Batam Center ferry terminals, Waterfront City, Sekupang ,Nongsa and Harbour Bay. It really depends on which part of Batam you wish to visit most. Most cheonging places were in the Nagoya area,so if you are into cheonging, then Harbour Bay is the closest and the next nearest port would be the Batam Center port.

*as the distance is differs,taxi charges will be different too,eg from Harbour Bay to Nagoya,its now at 30k rupiah,from Batam Center to Nagoya,it could cost between 70k rupiah to 100k rupiah. The rest of others could varies between 100k to 200k rupiah. And i am talking about pirated taxis,not grab nor Go Car or those Taxi companies running on meter. i use the hotel's free pickup/drop off service.

2. Is it cheaper to exchange money in Batam or Singapore. Where is a good place to do the exchange in Batam?

Ferry terminal area,air port and tourist infested area are places where the exchange do not favor travelers coming from Singapore.

Any place in city area with 3 or more money changer near to each other were better choice. Ask around at least 3 money changer shops for the best rate ,go for the one that offers the best. Below link should help advise you if you should change in Singapore or Batam.

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=6941975&postcount=16451

3. Where is the best discotheque to go for loud techno music in Batam now? Do Planet Ozon and Pacific still exist?

Most recent FR for some discos and pubs in Batam :

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17556036&postcount=11112

4. Which discotheque and other joints got high-quality cewek, freelance ones are fine too because I do like to be adventurous. Previously, I like to visit places where the locals go and those for the tourist.

This is a pretty tricky question which i do not know how to answer. Becos when it comes to HIGH QUALITY cewek,i would read it as pure breed Indo Chinese,PRCs, Vietnamese or very very young Indo girls. They are rare and expensive. Locals dont usually go for them.

You may wish to disco-hop or pub-hop to look around. Freelancers are not so common nowaday,most girls has a papi or mami somewhere around,even in discotheque,wechats and pubs too.

5. Most people I met before cannot speak English. I wonder if its the same now? I am referring to Taxi drivers, Cewek, Waiters etc,

Today,most Indos in Batam tourist area can speak some level of basic broken English. Other than that,there's still google translate,hehehe... A sim card with some data cost about 50k rupiah. I have not come across any hotel that doesnt have free wifi in Batam...yet,hehehe....

6. Do taxi use meters nowadays? Any Grabs etc?

Silver Cab and Bluebird were the only 2 taxi companies i knew that metered their fare. Grab and Go Car are available in Batam but there are limitation where these taxi companies can pick up and drop off their customers. Same applies for Silver cab and Bluebird taxis.

There were cases where passengers being harassed using Grab/Go Car/Silver cab/Bluebird and its respective driver/s being beaten up for picking/dropping customer at non-permissive places.

More on Batam's transportation :

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=15714030&postcount=6166

7. Is google map in Batam useful and accurate? Is Batam still underdeveloped?

Batam is more developed as compare to itself 20 years ago,but it is still has the 20 over years ago Singapore feel,hehehe...

Google map is useful and is updated on an average of once a year,usually between Jan to March.

8. What is the rate for freelance Cewek now?

As mentioned earlier,freelancers arent so much a common sight. Most working girls in Batam,has a boss somewhere. According to the info i collected,rate for Wechat and other online possibilities for short time,1 shot cost between 400k to 1.2 juta rupiah. Long time (usually 2 shots) 1 juta and onward (highest i have seen is 2.5 juta).

Booking joint girls usually cost between 700k to 1.8 juta rupiah for overnight aka long time with 3 shots and short time with 1 shot cost about 500k rupiah,with occasionally 400k rupiah.

Discotheques and Pubs short time is about 400k to 500k rupiah. Long time cost about 1juta to 2 juta with 2 to 3 shots depending on chemistry.

KTVs short time were usually 500k to 600k rupiah for short time and their long time is minimum 1.6 juta rupiah and could go as high as 3 juta. Non-indos usually starts from 2.5 juta onward for long time.

Massage parlor short time usually between 300k rupiah to 500k rupiah. Long time depends on chemistry and could cost as high as 3juta and as low as 1 juta,hehehe...

Prices quoted above were just a rough estimation. i have seen long time (overnight) for 2 girls as low as 1 juta before and bros here paying as high as 5 juta for one girl too (even 100k per pop). But those werent the price that one would get to see in an everyday scene,hence i didnt add those into consideration.

Most other information would be on the below link :

https://sbf.net.nz/showthread.php?p=14125823#post14125823

* i am guessing i have also replied to those who PM-ed me as i made this post,hence i am not replying those PMs whereby answers can be found here. My apologize.

** Havent heard of indo girls going back to hometown during Haji before.

Cheers!

nono1973

21-08-2018, 03:08 PM

The Meg is now screening in Batam,hehehe...should be a pretty good movie tho.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMi8L-yYyyM

...but i was more looking forward to this one,hehehe...

Alita: Battle Angel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jym-bOKG8NU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7pYhpJaJW8

Hopefully it will screen in Batam when the time comes. ;)

Actually i kind of like the music hence this movie caught my attention,hehehe...which is why i dont write about its storyline. :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ICF0uEjyB4

Enjoying the music while i type,hehehe... ;)

Black Page

22-08-2018, 02:08 AM

They are Batam Center ferry terminals, Waterfront City, Sekupang ,Nongsa and Harbour Bay. It really depends on which part of Batam you wish to visit most. Most cheonging places were in the Nagoya area,so if you are into cheonging, then Harbour Bay is the closest and the next nearest port would be the Batam Center port.

By all means, if I give a recommendation to a friend. then I recommend to go to HARBOUR BAY and ONLY TO HARBOUR BAY if he plans to stay in Nagoya.
Any small saving on the ticket fare is NOT worth the additional hassle, the time to move from Batam Center to Nagoya and back.
My advice for a friend.

miumiu6464

22-08-2018, 07:40 AM

By all means, if I give a recommendation to a friend. then I recommend to go to HARBOUR BAY and ONLY TO HARBOUR BAY if he plans to stay in Nagoya.
Any small saving on the ticket fare is NOT worth the additional hassle, the time to move from Batam Center to Nagoya and back.
My advice for a friend.

Good advice, for newbies to Batam.

I usually travel alone, and stay in Nagoya. Paying almost half of the ticket fare ($26 to BC vs $48 to HBB) and 15k gojek fare is substantial savings. The 15 min gojek ride from BC to Nagoya is not much longer than the 5-7 mins ride from HBB to Nagoya too.

But, your post is spot on. For those who prefer less hassle (trying to get gojek to pick you up at BC is definitely a no-no, but I usually get my gojek ride at the mini garden opposite Harris Hotel at gojek rate and even without firing up my gojek app) and don't travel to Batam as frequently as some of the forummers here (frequently = 2-3 times per month or more), taking Horizon Ferry to HBB is the much preferred route, albeit much much more expensive.

OnlyLiveOnce

22-08-2018, 08:45 AM

Good advice, for newbies to Batam.

I usually travel alone, and stay in Nagoya. Paying almost half of the ticket fare ($26 to BC vs $48 to HBB) and 15k gojek fare is substantial savings. The 15 min gojek ride from BC to Nagoya is not much longer than the 5-7 mins ride from HBB to Nagoya too.

But, your post is spot on. For those who prefer less hassle (trying to get gojek to pick you up at BC is definitely a no-no, but I usually get my gojek ride at the mini garden opposite Harris Hotel at gojek rate and even without firing up my gojek app) and don't travel to Batam as frequently as some of the forummers here (frequently = 2-3 times per month or more), taking Horizon Ferry to HBB is the much preferred route, albeit much much more expensive.

We travel to Batam once a month, always take the BC route as the $32 return ticket can make up the difference in transport cost. We stop at BCC/Eatern Food Court for our meals before going to Nagoya. Food and shopping around BCC/Penuin Market is great. Nagoya is the preferred place for entertainment. To each his own. Cheers.

mygirly

22-08-2018, 03:06 PM

biostar

22-08-2018, 07:31 PM

I dont mean taxi touting has completely stop but at least the frequency is now much lesser in Harbour Bay,hehehe...good news for tourists (projecting a better and cleaner image). No need to be constantly "pestered" by them. :p

good to hear that taxi touts have reduced and it's so convenient to get a 30k taxi from that small counter desk.

yourslovingly

23-08-2018, 09:08 AM

good to hear that taxi touts have reduced and it's so convenient to get a 30k taxi from that small counter desk.

Yes bro very difficulty to find taxi when we return to ferry terminal. They asking again 50k to terminal bcs of less taxi available

miumiu6464

23-08-2018, 12:12 PM

Bro MM, can share ur lobang for $26 ferry ticket?
Good price lah..

Qoo10, with combination of coupon and points.

miumiu6464

23-08-2018, 12:31 PM

Yes bro very difficulty to find taxi when we return to ferry terminal. They asking again 50k to terminal bcs of less taxi available

Is it just today or is the current situation in Batam now?

Where I'm now, due to Haji, even GoFood delivery cost is increased due to Haji celebration, less riders working. Even today, scooting around searching for breakfast took us almost half hour..

shitty_pants

23-08-2018, 01:19 PM

wah bro nono1973 . this one sibei good. can use as my mini guide to Batam liao. upz ur points

ZanShen

23-08-2018, 03:40 PM

Very good bro. You are a professional. We samsters in this thread are well-taken care of by you. Let me digest them and will ask you if I don't understand any. Thank you!!

Black Page

23-08-2018, 06:31 PM

But, your post is spot on. For those who prefer less hassle (trying to get gojek to pick you up at BC is definitely a no-no, but I usually get my gojek ride at the mini garden opposite Harris Hotel at gojek rate and even without firing up my gojek app)
I add that I travel to Batam with a 25-kg bag plus computer bag also loaded of papers. That's why I take a taxi from HB to Formosa and not an ojek.

We travel to Batam once a month, always take the BC route as the $32 return ticket can make up the difference in transport cost.
To each his own. Cheers.
Again, the point is the hassle and the value we give to time. Each of us may give a different value to time versus pocket money. That's why I pointed out "if I give a recommendation to a friend". For me, no way those 10 SGD could justify the hassle and time to pass via HC.

cleyeo

23-08-2018, 10:41 PM

I add that I travel to Batam with a 25-kg bag plus computer bag also loaded of papers. That's why I take a taxi from HB to Formosa and not an ojek.
.

I stopped taking ojek after my last experience. I was asked to put on helmet which was dammnnnnn dirty. I can hold dirt to certain extent, but that time was toooo beyond my threshold !!

toadd

23-08-2018, 11:29 PM

Anyone know a place in batam where can rent bike and ride around to explore? Anyone have any experience renting bikes?

nono1973

23-08-2018, 11:48 PM

By all means, if I give a recommendation to a friend. then I recommend to go to HARBOUR BAY and ONLY TO HARBOUR BAY if he plans to stay in Nagoya.

Hehehe...i have tried going via Batam center ferry terminal to Formosa twice (or was it thrice? cant really remember). I did some calculation of my own,the moment i step out of the ferry itself upon reaching Batam, to the moment i reach Formosa, it took more than an hour on a weekday and nearly 2 hours on a weekend (according to some of my friends, even longer sometime during a super long weekend),hehehe....i doubt you are going to like that kind of waiting.

As for Harbour Bay,the moment i step out of ferry at Harbor Bay ferry terminal to the moment i reach the same hotel mentioned, took me no more than 20mins on weekdays and about 30mins on weekend,hehehe...and that bothers me a bit. During CNY time,took me about 30 mins plus minus too.

And i havent count the time i return back from Batam to Singapore,hehehe... :D

Any small saving on the ticket fare is NOT worth the additional hassle, the time to move from Batam Center to Nagoya and back.

I look at the whole picture from another perspective. If my ferry ticket to Batam via Harbor Bay and Batam Center is the SAME,be it going to Batam once a month,or 3 to 4 times a month which ferry terminal would i choose to drop myself off,hehehe...the answer is obvious.

Which is one of the true reason why i would pick Harbor Bay ferry terminal instead of Batam center ferry terminal to drop myself.

My choice. ;)

miumiu6464

24-08-2018, 12:27 AM

miumiu6464

24-08-2018, 12:29 AM

Bro NoNo

Except that those who go frequently, will usually buy their tickets in Batam and that's automatically much more cheaper than Horizon Ferry.

Just my 2 cents.

miumiu6464

24-08-2018, 12:36 AM

Anyone know a place in batam where can rent bike and ride around to explore? Anyone have any experience renting bikes?

Sorry, no lobang on bike rental, but just a casual warning. I recently had the experience of riding a bike (and driving a car) on Indonesia. I don't know your biking experience, but it was horrifying for me. LOL.. I was told to drive in opposite direction, not to make u turn where it's allowed and to make u turn where it's not allowed. Add to that, a girl who scream at the slightest opportunity, sooner or later I'll die of stress from her.

Just my $0.02.

nono1973

24-08-2018, 12:55 AM

Bro NoNo

No disrespect, but I rarely take more than half an hour to reach Nagoya from BC. Even once few months ago where I had to take gojek outside Telkomsel building, it took me only half to reach my regular hotel.

No problem. I am calculating the very second i step out of a physical ferry to the time i reach my desired hotel. Which is why i said i use more than an hour on a weekday,hehehe... :p

And yes,everyone's different,some walk fast,some slower. And i walk quite fast,hehehe.... :D

Except that those who go frequently, will isn't buy their tickets in Batam and that's automatically much more cheaper than Horizon Ferry.

Definitely cheaper to travel via Batam Center than to Harbor Bay (no doubt on that). I have been pondering the question after reading the conversation on the previous page, "if" the ferry ticket is priced the "same" for both Batam Center and Harbor Bay,which ferry terminal would i choose to drop myself at?

My answer is obviously Harbor Bay ferry terminal. ;)

(partly becos in real, both ferry terminal's pricing is the same for me)

My question to all; "if" traveling from Singapore via Batam Center is S$26 or S$32 as previously mentioned,and "what if" the same pricing applies to Harbor Bay, which ferry terminal would you more likely choose to drop yourself off at? (given that your final destination would be Nagoya area) ;)

I am just looking at things from another angle of view after reading the last page 773,hehehe... (i know,i know, people will say "this kind of thing will never happen, blah blah blah...",which is why i am saying "what if",hehehe...)

Just a presumption question.

miumiu6464

24-08-2018, 12:58 AM

The only reason if I were to take Horizon is the Business class where I can get out of the terminal before the rest, during ultra hot period like Hari Raya.

OnlyLiveOnce

24-08-2018, 07:51 AM

The only reason if I were to take Horizon is the Business class where I can get out of the terminal before the rest, during ultra hot period like Hari Raya.

BC is preferred because of its efficient immigration and custom clearance. It is 30 minutes taxi from there to Eatern Food Court for our favourite Yam Fish Head Soup and Bak kut Teh costing 70k. Will try Gocar from Gojek for half price travel if possible. From Eatern to Nagoya is another 15 minutes at 50k taxi. For younger travellers, HB is obviously the preferred choice without question. Like miumiu, our group prefers BC. Cheers.

toadd

24-08-2018, 12:33 PM

Sorry, no lobang on bike rental, but just a casual warning. I recently had the experience of riding a bike (and driving a car) on Indonesia. I don't know your biking experience, but it was horrifying for me. LOL.. I was told to drive in opposite direction, not to make u turn where it's allowed and to make u turn where it's not allowed. Add to that, a girl who scream at the slightest opportunity, sooner or later I'll die of stress from her.

Just my $0.02.

Thanks for you help I still remember at the first time you bring me to batam. Thanks!

Anyone know any beaches or resort in batam near Nagoya though most likely there is bike rental there and i want to ride to there like I did in Phuket.

averysu

24-08-2018, 01:06 PM

It's raining heavily here in Batam! The streets are flooded. Hopefully it dies off for the fun tonight!

mygirly

24-08-2018, 02:58 PM

Anyone know a place in batam where can rent bike and ride around to explore? Anyone have any experience renting bikes?
Google search Map... there will come up a list.
Do at ur own risk hor..

Black Page

24-08-2018, 06:29 PM

BC is preferred because of its efficient immigration and custom clearance. It is 30 minutes taxi from there to Eatern Food Court for our favourite Yam Fish Head Soup and Bak kut Teh costing 70k. Will try Gocar from Gojek for half price travel if possible. From Eatern to Nagoya is another 15 minutes at 50k taxi. For younger travellers, HB is obviously the preferred choice without question. Like miumiu, our group prefers BC. Cheers.

At HB I never waited more then 15 minutes for immigration. Usually it takes 5-10 minutes. Indonesians have a long queue, not foreigners.
After that, 2-3 minutes to reach Horizon office, 3 minutes to get my boarding pass for the return (never saw queue for that), then straight to taxi.
After 10 minutes I triumphally enter Formosa for checkin.
Btw, I am 50+ yo. Yes, I don't eat Yam Fish Head Soup, and that's the minus.

Definitely cheaper to travel via Batam Center than to Harbor Bay (no doubt on that)
Swimming is even cheaper, if one has enough time. No way I could consider the extra time and HASSLE to enter via BC worth a saving of 10 SGD. But, again, different people may give different value to time versus pocket money. To each his own.

miumiu6464

24-08-2018, 09:40 PM

nitecrawllerr

25-08-2018, 09:37 AM

No way I could consider the extra time and HASSLE to enter via BC worth a saving of 10 SGD. But, again, different people may give different value to time versus pocket money. To each his own.

S$10 or US$13.60cts may seems meagre to one who monger few times in a year. But RP100k or M$30 to an average Indon or Msian is a substantial amt to those who cheong regularly like weekly, fortnightly or mthly. Heck..once in awhile we even have tamus who bragged they tipped cewek handsomely. Try doing tat weekly.:D

OnlyLiveOnce

25-08-2018, 11:34 AM

S$10 or US$13.60cts may seems meagre to one who monger few times in a year. But RP100k or M$30 to an average Indon or Msian is a substantial amt to those who cheong regularly like weekly, fortnightly or mthly. Heck..once in awhile we even have tamus who bragged they tipped cewek handsomely. Try doing tat weekly.:D

Fully agreed with Bro nightcrawllerr.
Budget cheongster like us go to Batam instead of the more pricey Vietnam, Thailand, China and Taiwan.
Haha, the saving is not S$10 but $16 for each member or a total saving of $16x3 or $16x4 for our whole group for a trip with average transport cost of about 70k per member.
A most enjoyable trip indeed that is cheap and good, revitalises and refreshes us every month.

iicycold

25-08-2018, 01:00 PM

Hehehe...i have tried going via Batam center ferry terminal to Formosa twice (or was it thrice? cant really remember). I did some calculation of my own,the moment i step out of the ferry itself upon reaching Batam, to the moment i reach Formosa, it took more than an hour on a weekday and nearly 2 hours on a weekend (according to some of my friends, even longer sometime during a super long weekend),hehehe....i doubt you are going to like that kind of waiting.

As for Harbour Bay,the moment i step out of ferry at Harbor Bay ferry terminal to the moment i reach the same hotel mentioned, took me no more than 20mins on weekdays and about 30mins on weekend,hehehe...and that bothers me a bit. During CNY time,took me about 30 mins plus minus too.

And i havent count the time i return back from Batam to Singapore,hehehe... :D

actualli it's quite true tat HB is faster,even fery aso take a shorter time,clear custom aso faster (no 4get btm ctr custom will kick ppl back 2 sg if tourist make too much noise when in Q + usualli most major protest happens @ BC) & traveling time aso faster 2,tis i not doubts abt it.

At HB I never waited more then 15 minutes for immigration. Usually it takes 5-10 minutes. Indonesians have a long queue, not foreigners.

actualli hor,if swimming 2 batam is cost $0, take ferry 2 HB & take ferry 2 BC all aso is cost $0, i tink all pple wil travel by HB liao lo....lol. :D

so it's cost vs convenience & save time liao. Pay less & sacrifice a bit convenience & time lo...lol...it's like taking a taxi 2 nagoya frm HB vs taking bus 2 nagoya liao...lol :D

Definitely cheaper to travel via Batam Center than to Harbor Bay (no doubt on that). I have been pondering the question after reading the conversation on the previous page, "if" the ferry ticket is priced the "same" for both Batam Center and Harbor Bay,which ferry terminal would i choose to drop myself at?

My answer is obviously Harbor Bay ferry terminal. ;)

(partly becos in real, both ferry terminal's pricing is the same for me)

My question to all; "if" traveling from Singapore via Batam Center is S$26 or S$32 as previously mentioned,and "what if" the same pricing applies to Harbor Bay, which ferry terminal would you more likely choose to drop yourself off at? (given that your final destination would be Nagoya area) ;)

I am just looking at things from another angle of view after reading the last page 773,hehehe... (i know,i know, people will say "this kind of thing will never happen, blah blah blah...",which is why i am saying "what if",hehehe...)

Just a presumption question.

u aa sai ma, yr ferry cost 2 cum btm frm Sg via BC or HB all is the same cost,but nt every1 like u ma....lol :D

the rest is jus common sense liao lo....lol...plz hor ,hopefully no one cum out wit ideas tat ferry frm sg travel faster 2 reach BC compared 2 sg reach HB, or BC can clear custom faster than HB or BC 2 nagoya road is shorter distance than HB 2 nagoya hor....lol....

u knw rite? i travel frm both BC & HB....lol....

nono1973

25-08-2018, 01:01 PM

My 1st KFC delivery meal in Batam,hehehe... :D

https://img7.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/26407/264074072a693134b45e2a53ab1e7f2d4107b0a0.jpg

Cost around 140k rupiah,5 pieces chicken,3 soft drinks, and 3 packs of rices wrapped in burger shape packing,hehehe...suppose to be a 3 person meal but yet cant fill 2 person. :p

hmm...,learned that the chicken drumsticks and wings were about 20% smaller as compared to those in Singapore KFC and taste was a little different too. Nonetheless, its still an experience to remember by. :o

iicycold

25-08-2018, 01:04 PM

I add that I travel to Batam with a 25-kg bag plus computer bag also loaded of papers. That's why I take a taxi from HB to Formosa and not an ojek.

25kilo of computers & PAPERS? i imagine is tis in yr luggage bag lei...lol...tat's y u no wan take risk & use taxi....lol (joke joke onli)

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/08/25/c2.gif

i'm trying 2 give HB porter an idea 2 upgrade their service....lol

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/08/25/c1.gif

meant jus 4 laughin onli....lol

Again, the point is the hassle and the value we give to time. Each of us may give a different value to time versus pocket money. That's why I pointed out "if I give a recommendation to a friend". For me, no way those 10 SGD could justify the hassle and time to pass via HC.

...& 2 cut yr hassle,here's another fun idea....lol...i nw imagine brother blackpage on tis one...

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/08/25/c3.gif

veri convenient rite? :p

nono1973

25-08-2018, 01:36 PM

u aa sai ma, yr ferry cost 2 cum btm frm Sg via BC or HB all is the same cost,but nt every1 like u ma....lol :D

the rest is jus common sense liao lo....lol...plz hor ,hopefully no one cum out wit ideas tat ferry frm sg travel faster 2 reach BC compared 2 sg reach HB, or BC can clear custom faster than HB or BC 2 nagoya road is shorter distance than HB 2 nagoya hor....lol....

u knw rite? i travel frm both BC & HB....lol....

i dont argue with all the lay-down facts (holding an actual Batam map and knowing the number of ferry companies servicing Batam center and those at Harbour Bay) for the sake of winning,hehehe...and you are right, for both ferry terminal,cost is almost the same to me. Which is one reason why i chose to alight at Harbour Bay. Hehehe...not forgetting,i add my hotel free pick-up service in it too.

And which is also why i ask that earlier presumption question, if ALL COST is the same for the 2 ferry terminals,will YOU go by Batam center or Harbour Bay?

Ultimately, it still boils down to individual traveling habits. Long long time ago,according to what i have read, older generations of Batam travelers alighted via a ferry terminal called Batu Ampar? ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Az_-xaQAvg

iicycold

25-08-2018, 01:56 PM

Nice eye test bonus. I return my part of sharing to you,hehehe...

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Since this is not within the Batam topic,i shall use the Hide Code to hide the 4.5mb animated photo. If you wish to see it,just click on the spoiler button above.

when u say nt within topic is cos u cn't find in btm tose look-alike like tose in tose pix but i can wor...thx 4 yr pix sharing. I gng 2 look 4 the look-alike in btm agn....lol :D

hw abt tis ger...lol...sweet boh? :D

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/08/25/Girldancing.gif

from....

https://sbf.net.nz/showthread.php?p=17724872#post17724872

tis one is 4 eye testin...lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiM09awcd44

...& btw,i got myself a new avatar...lol :D

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/08/25/Hulk1.jpg

miumiu6464

25-08-2018, 03:05 PM

@iicycold

Actually, from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to BC is much faster than HBF to BC. Ferry trip takes only 35 mins. No joke. But, only 4 (or 5 trips) per day.

nono1973

25-08-2018, 04:38 PM

Black Page

25-08-2018, 05:40 PM

I am sure nobody will jump on me if I will express openly what I am thinking.

I am astonished to see so many posts here, such a hot debate and discussion, travel budgets compared to the single dollar plus or minus, so much attention and care to save 10 SGD by people who few hours later goes to book a girl (and spends 80-200 SGD), goes to KTV (and spends 30-300 SGD), etc. etc. etc.
Penny wise lah :D

25kilo of computers & PAPERS? i imagine is tis in yr luggage bag lei...lol...tat's y u no wan take risk & use taxi....lol (joke joke onli)
I don't fly from my country to Batam for a weekend, but I add Batam after some business trip to KL. I stay out for 10 days. I have my papers to work daytime, wating the fun of night time.

S$10 or US$13.60cts may seems meagre to one who monger few times in a year. But RP100k or M$30 to an average Indon or Msian is a substantial amt to those who cheong regularly like weekly, fortnightly or mthly.
First, S$10 is US$7,30. You reversed the ratio.
Second, I understand your point, but the average Indon or Msian does not go to book girls at Bunga or goes to KTV regularly. The regular cheongster spends quite a bit, even opting for the cheapest options in Batam.
I am saying: if I am going to spend $S200 for my weekend in Batam (not much, including girls and hotel and food), S$10 is just 5%.

However, again, we are all different. Time has a value, but not the same different for everyone.
One can take a taxi from Harbout Bay to Nagoya (30k-50k), another may prefer to walk out and find an ojek for 10k, another may prefer to walk out and wait a bus (2k?).
The last guy may even think he's she smartest above all, because he's spending 1/10 or 1/20 of others, but it depends on how much time and hassle we wish to spend. And if he goes to Batam every week, his total saving in one year will be on the order of 1 or 2 millions rupiah. Cumulating expenses gives amazing results.

PS: I am not a rich money waster.
I walk back to Formosa from Newton, or I take ojek, and I do my best to avoid the taxi, even insisting with the girl(s) who want a taxi.
I stay in Formosa and not in Harmoni, because with the money I save I have an excellent seafood dinner.

miumiu6464

25-08-2018, 08:32 PM

$10 is 106000rp which I can use to buy 3 bottles of perfume, which in turn can make 3 ceweks very and give me very good service. Very good return for just $10 saved a trip. For those that go Batam regularly, it's extraordinary return.

Edit: this, thanks to bro NoNo for this tip. I saw it right in front of my eyes how the girls go crazy when given then perfume, albeit it's fake.

averysu

25-08-2018, 09:01 PM

Any samsters in Batam now? Just finished an awesome short time by using the tan Tan app.

Oscar1325

25-08-2018, 09:17 PM

Any samsters in Batam now? Just finished an awesome short time by using the tan Tan app.

TanTan is great right? Batam girls are..open and easy..:D:D

Oscar1325

25-08-2018, 09:20 PM

averysu

25-08-2018, 09:21 PM

TanTan is great right? Batam girls are..open and easy..:D:D

Yes brooooo. The one I had looked better in person than the photo. (Most of the photos were half bodied)

toadd

25-08-2018, 10:25 PM

Yes brooooo. The one I had looked better in person than the photo. (Most of the photos were half bodied)

Tantan is a dating app like wechat?

averysu

25-08-2018, 10:32 PM

Tantan is a dating app like wechat?

It's like tinder. Swipe left and right. In an hour after swiping, got about 10+ matches.

Will put a detailed FR. Thanks Oscar Bro inspiration

yourslovingly

25-08-2018, 11:16 PM

Anybody going tomorrow

nono1973

25-08-2018, 11:19 PM

Hehehe...the KFC chili sauce and ketchup also taste quite different from those from Singapore.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/25/20180808_212533.jpg

Bought a 10 piece pack of instant sambal chilli sauce (below photo) from Go Go supermarket to let my colleagues,relatives and friends try out,hehehe...and if i can win their taste bud successfully,it is going to be high profit for me. :D

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/25/20180807_163315.jpg

10 piece pack cost about S$1,hehehe...the aunties and uncles tell me that sometime when they travel to other countries,restaurants charge them extra if they want more sauce. This should solve their problem,if it suits them.

Interesting find for me.

averysu

25-08-2018, 11:26 PM

Bought a 10 piece pack of instant sambal chilli sauce (below photo) from Go Go supermarket to let my colleagues,relatives and friends try out,hehehe...and if i can win their taste bud successfully,it is going to be high profit for me. :

10 piece pack cost about S$1,hehehe...the aunties and uncles tell me that sometime when they travel to other countries,restaurants charge them extra if they want more sauce. This should solve their problem,if it suits them.

Interesting find for me.[/QUOTE]

Bro nono, I swear by this instant Sambal.Chill saucei. I chanced by this when I was buying tidbits here and the owner gave me some to eat with the tidbits. The owner also said it can be used with food. Everytime I eat noodles or rice and I need something spicy, I'll get one packet and eat with it. I already bought 100 packets of it during my trip here!

Kaboon

25-08-2018, 11:27 PM

Hehehe...i have tried going via Batam center ferry terminal to Formosa twice (or was it thrice? cant really remember). I did some calculation of my own,the moment i step out of the ferry itself upon reaching Batam, to the moment i reach Formosa, it took more than an hour on a weekday and nearly 2 hours on a weekend (according to some of my friends, even longer sometime during a super long weekend),hehehe....i doubt you are going to like that kind of waiting.

As for Harbour Bay,the moment i step out of ferry at Harbor Bay ferry terminal to the moment i reach the same hotel mentioned, took me no more than 20mins on weekdays and about 30mins on weekend,hehehe...and that bothers me a bit. During CNY time,took me about 30 mins plus minus too.

And i havent count the time i return back from Batam to Singapore,hehehe... :D

Can't believe it that there're ppl still trying to argue just to win here.

I have been through btm ctr ferry countless times over my years of traveling to btm, average time from alighting from ferry & later to my hotel usually cost abt an hour if not more. Crazily long if it's p.holiday eve's LWE,worst time is during cny,anytime can cross the 2 hour mark.

i dont argue with all the lay-down facts (holding an actual Batam map and knowing the number of ferry companies servicing Batam center and those at Harbour Bay) for the sake of winning,hehehe...and you are right, for both ferry terminal,cost is almost the same to me. Which is one reason why i chose to alight at Harbour Bay. Hehehe...not forgetting,i add my hotel free pick-up service in it too.

I think there are lesser ferry companies,therefore lesser passengers coming in from btm ctr as compared to h.bay.

I think distance from hbf to btm ctr is shorter as compare from hbf to h.bay.

I think immigration custom officers in btm ctr works more efficient than in those in h.bay.

I think getting lower priced taxi is more easily & faster in btm ctr as compared to h.bay.

I think the traveling distance is shorter from btm ctr to nagoya as compared to h.bay to nagoya.

Having said the above, I think the moon in btm tonite is square too. :D

nono1973

25-08-2018, 11:41 PM

Bro nono, I swear by this Chilli. I chanced by this when I was buying tidbits here and the owner gave me some to eat with the tidbits. The owner also said it can be used with food. Everytime I eat noodles or rice and I need something spicy, I'll get one packet and eat with it. I already bought 100 packets of it during my trip here!

err...bro,try not to quote my whole post, high chance it might get removed. I believe you are only referring to the S$1 chili sauce,not the KFC sauce,hehehe...try to edit it if possible. Thanks,bro.

Actually,i dont take spicy stuffs and rarely consume chili sauce in Batam. Whenever i saw such opportunities, it means a buy (from Batam) and sell (in Singapore) opportunities for me,hehehe... :p

The 10-pieces sambal chili has another cheaper brand of the same version which i havent buy yet tho. I think the brand is something like ABC... :D

averysu

25-08-2018, 11:47 PM

The 10-pieces sambal chili has another cheaper brand of the same version which i havent buy yet tho. I think the brand is something like ABC... :D

ABC Asli. It's cheaper and milder than Sambal terasi

nono1973

25-08-2018, 11:55 PM

ABC Asli. It's cheaper and milder than Sambal terasi

Yea,thats the one,ABC Asli something....hehehe...

Sincerely thank you for this feedback info,bro. My relatives actually find the Weg brand a bit too spicy,maybe next trip i go get the ABC brand for them to test out. I should have buy both brands for them to try out in my last trip since its not expensive,hehehe... i bought quite a lot of Luwak black coffee in my last trip tho. :D

* i dont even wish to try it when they start saying is spicily hot. :p

Cheers!

nono1973

26-08-2018, 12:19 AM

thanks to bro NoNo for this tip. I saw it right in front of my eyes how the girls go crazy when given then perfume, albeit it's fake.

Erm...3 bottles for 100k rupiah to make 3 different nice girls happy,i dont see how i can lose out on that. Price has gone up to 120k rupiah since last year already. (the smaller bottles still cost 100k rupiah tho) More like cute stuffs were most girl's weakness,hehehe...

Wait till you tried the chili sauce trick,hehehe...the girls will start asking you for cup noodles ,so they can start mixing the above mentioned chili sauce into the "their" noodles,hehehe...i saved one meal from them,even 2 or 3 at times too. :D

Notice why in all my Batam trips,there will surely be cup noodles in my so called combat ration? Hehehe... :D

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/25/20180807_162623.jpg

Girls also enjoying staying inside room to eat rather than stepping out too. ;)

Black Page

26-08-2018, 12:45 AM

$10 is 106000rp which I can use to buy 3 bottles of perfume, which in turn can make 3 ceweks very and give me very good service. Very good return for just $10 saved a trip. For those that go Batam regularly, it's extraordinary return.
There must be someone who takes a bus from BC to Nagoya, not a taxi. It's a S$5 additional saving, which can turn out in more perfumes (albeit not from Chanel).
For weekly travelers to Batam, over one year it is S$250!
PS: how much do those 3 cewek cost in total?

cashprice

26-08-2018, 12:49 AM

hw abt tis ger...lol...sweet boh? :D

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/08/25/Girldancing.gif

from....

https://sbf.net.nz/showthread.php?p=17724872#post17724872

This girl is surely sweet with her dance. :D

Erm...3 bottles for 100k rupiah to make 3 different nice girls happy,i dont see how i can lose out on that. Price has gone up to 120k rupiah since last year already. (the smaller bottles still cost 100k rupiah tho) More like cute stuffs were most girl's weakness,hehehe...

How many young girls can resist shopping,something cute & nicely displayed snacks. U already have them all covered in just yr room alone at the lowest cost. It's no wonder you earned those good services from them. ;)

mr20k

26-08-2018, 01:26 AM

10 piece pack cost about S$1,hehehe...the aunties and uncles tell me that sometime when they travel to other countries,restaurants charge them extra if they want more sauce. This should solve their problem,if it suits them.

Brother Nono, your aunties and uncles know you horny bastard every month must go Batam call dirty prostitutes?

miumiu6464

26-08-2018, 06:08 AM

There must be someone who takes a bus from BC to Nagoya, not a taxi. It's a S$5 additional saving, which can turn out in more perfumes (albeit not from Chanel).
For weekly travelers to Batam, over one year it is S$250!
PS: how much do those 3 cewek cost in total?

I don't book ceweks nowadays, so go figure how much they cost. And, just for you, I don't hook them from pubs / disco as well since I don't go those spots.

I see no point in resorting to sacarsm just to try win this argument. Let's just agree to disagree...

Yes, I do take the angkor sometimes, especially if I bring friends to Batam. I don't like to be at the mercy of private cab drivers.

cleyeo

26-08-2018, 08:44 AM

Anybody going tomorrow

I don like going Batam on Sunday,,, reach Batam custom,, lonnngggg que !!Basically, going to Batam on Weekend, you need to face to huge crowd !! The worst part, at BC custom, there is one particular officer will monitor the noise the visitors makes. He will shout (instead of telling the people nicely) to the people to be quiet !!:mad:

that was my experience !!

nitecrawllerr

26-08-2018, 10:00 AM

First, S$10 is US$7,30. You reversed the ratio.

I stay in Formosa and not in Harmoni, because with the money I save I have an excellent seafood dinner.

Yes. Should be US$7.30 or S$10. Sounds like not worth the savings right? But if is M$30 or S$10 tats substantial for one whos regular monger in Btm.

Aaaah....now u get it. Tats my point. See, regulars dont just look at the area of transportation like ojek and taxi. We also try to save on other areas too like accomodation and boking. Those who cheong few times in a year may not take the trouble and just walkin. They may just bok cewek and cant bother to bargain. Afterall only cheong few times in a year. Can afford to spent beyond market rate. But for regulars they look to alternative like boking thru KAHA etc. Believe me i can actually save up to 150-200K (if memory serves me right) Rp a nite thru KAHA depending which hotel. Cewek i will bargain all the way. Nothing to lose but may gain.

So by saving here and there,and like u, u manage to have a sumptuous dinner. For regulars, savings fm transportation (ferry/taxi), accomodation etc can add more cheonging trips to btm. S$10 may seems little but sedikit sedikit boleh jadi bukit.:D

nitecrawllerr

26-08-2018, 10:05 AM

Haha, the saving is not S$10 but $16 for each member or a total saving of $16x3 or $16x4 for our whole group for a trip with average transport cost of about 70k per member.
A most enjoyable trip indeed that is cheap and good, revitalises and refreshes us every month.

If travel in group lagi save, especially in transportation and meal.:D

$10 is 106000rp which I can use to buy 3 bottles of perfume, which in turn can make 3 ceweks very and give me very good service. Very good return for just $10 saved a trip. For those that go Batam regularly, it's extraordinary return..

Yup! What we can save we spent the extras on other expenditure. Taking ojek or bus and yet we dont feel uncomfortable, why not. Regulars dont rush. Take their own time and own target.:D

nitecrawllerr

26-08-2018, 10:11 AM

Yes, I do take the angkor sometimes, especially if I bring friends to Batam. I don't like to be at the mercy of private cab drivers.

At times supirs can be real assholes. 60k from HB to Nagoya not cheap too. But now hosay leow. RP30K. Fm hotel just bok grab or Gojek.:D

If we are not in a hurry taking angkor can be fun and cost saving too. But of course be alert of pick pockets.

nono1973

26-08-2018, 10:31 AM

Cost of ordering food from Zest Hotel...

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/26/DSC_0147.jpg

..and the breakfast they provide. Only 3 kind of main course basic meal,fried noodles,fried rice and porridge.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/26/DSC_0148.jpg

The rest were pretty basic,no snacks tho. (snacks as in doughnut,brownies,bread etc)

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/26/DSC_0149.jpg
https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/26/DSC_0151.jpg

Cost for a night stay,about 300k rupiah. Without breakfast about 260k rupiah. :D

yourslovingly

26-08-2018, 10:37 AM

I don like going Batam on Sunday,,, reach Batam custom,, lonnngggg que !!Basically, going to Batam on Weekend, you need to face to huge crowd !! The worst part, at BC custom, there is one particular officer will monitor the noise the visitors makes. He will shout (instead of telling the people nicely) to the people to be quiet !!:mad:

that was my experience !!

Harbourbay normally not crowded in ferry even sunday and ph. I always choose harbour bay. Fast clearance no long waiting and very near to Nagoya.

miumiu6464

26-08-2018, 12:23 PM

sedikit sedikit boleh jadi bukit.:D

Long time never hear this phrase. I actually learnt this phrase from TV when MediaCorp is still SBC.

Precisely, save here and there and slowly we can add more trips to "fantasy island", except that I'm now happily settled down in another town in Indonesia and won't be going Batam anytime soon.

Savings Per Trip for my case:

Ferry: easily 200k rp or more

Hotel: I book from Agoda which gives me much better rate plus gift cards as rebate, easily 60k (more if compared to Formosa which I used to stay and still hold their Silver member's card, maybe 250k)

Taxi: Max 20k per trip, savings of 80k per 2D1N trip avg, though most of the time I use gojek, instead of gocar.

Booking cewe: I don't book ceweks since the mid of last year. Rather, I've been getting short time FL and pay avg 300k - 500k, these are girls in their early 20s, with the youngest being 19 years old. Those who know me, know that I only go for young pretty ceweks, and these usually cost 1 juta above, usually 1.5 juta discounted to 1.2 juta. At my age, I don't go for 4/5/6/7 shots, so max, 600k - 800k per 2D1N trip. Compared to booking prices in Batam, savings of minimum 200k.

Food: usually 50-70k per meal. Savings? Well, my avg bill at Hai O is about 180k and this is eating alone (yes, I can eat a lot, even the waitress even asked if I can finish the food when taking my order), let's put it at 100k savings.

So, per 2D1N trip, my savings is already 540k, this is enough to pay for 2 return ferry tickets for me. And, I'm being conservative with the numbers. Small money? Given that we don't spend more than $300 per 2D1N trip, $54 is nearly 1/5 of $300. Best of all, I don't feel any hassle at all. :-)

We are on holiday when in Batam. Just take things easily and leisurely. Everyone puts a value on time, but what is another 30 mins spent when taking a leisurely ride on the motor or mini bus through the streets of Batam. Of course, for Black Page's case, it's different as he's lugging 25 kg with of luggage. But, the average bro who visit Batam for cewe only bring along a haversack with perhaps few pieces of clothing. Even when I'm bringing my Surface Pro plus 2-3 days clothing, I don't find it difficult taking gojek. What hassle?

On the point of immigration officers, everyone has been complaining about BC immigration officers (and even those at Balai) but the only time that I ever encountered corrupted immigration officer is at HarbourBay. It's my fault though that I gave them the opportunity to extract money from me. Cost me $30 SGD to get my exit chop. So, only problematic immigration officers at Batam Center? My experience tells me otherwise. And with average 4-6 trips per month, I guess I stand a higher chance than most (probably 70%) on this forum of running into problematic immigration officers at BC, but I didn't.

My 2,000 rupiahs.

averysu

26-08-2018, 01:52 PM

My first FR in this thread. I would like it to be detailed as possible after appreciating the long FRs some bros put up here. I'll split it up to two part, first and second day.

Last Friday, decided to go to batam to de-stress and got inspiration from Oscar Bro.

Booked a 10.45 Horizon ferry to Harbour bay. Paid 48 dollars. When I cleared singapore immigration, I was shocked. It was so crowded till there was no seats left and there were alot of ppl standing as well. There was a big group of Korean guys as well.

Thankfully, a majority of this group was getting on board the Batamfast ferry to batam centre. The horizon ferry that I was on half filled. Reached harborbay under 45 mins. Immediately went to the provision shop near the exit of the terminal and stocked up (Bro nono's advice). While I was in the provision shop, it started to pour. The rain was so bad that water from the road started moving into the terminal. Eventually, got a cab for 30k and my bottom half got soaking wet from the flooding.

Reached my hotel in no time. I decided to stay in an expensive hotel because I had 200 dollars worth of agoda points to clear. Topped up only 10 dollar for a deluxe room. However, only non-smoking rooms were available. It was pouring outside and I didn't have anything to do to kill time. I decided to take up on the non-smoking room.

Once I got into the room, settled down and then immediately when on Tan Tan. The app is like tinder. Swipe left swipe right. The app also gives you distance on how far the girl is. Once I saw the girls I liked and nearby, I swiped right. After 15 mins of swapping, I got 10 matches.

The thing how this app work is that you need to chat with them although you get a match. Very rare they will chat up with you. As I know the language, it was a plus point. Chatted with about 4 simultaneously, asking all the important questions. As I didn't have plans to go out and wanted to stay in the room for that day, I decided to get a booking. Got this 23 year old palembang girl who does this full time. She initially quoted 1.2 million. I told her that I'm a regular here and have never paid more than 900k for a booking. Nego Nego, assuring her that I'll settle her dinner, cab fare back and good tips if the service was good, we settled for 900k. Told her to come at 4pm as I wanted to get a legit massage. In the meantime, I got her to send me a couple of full bodied photos and a video as well. She obliged and sent me. She kept asking for assurance that I won't cancel on her.

When she arrived at 5pm, she messaged me to pick her up from the lobby as a key card was needed to get up to the room (negative point for the hotel). Went down, saw her and she looked as good as the photos and videos she was sending me. Went up with me and she immediately realised that it was a non-smoking room. She immediately called up reception and asked for a change of room to a smoking one. This was done by her without me asking. Wow.

Within 15 minutes, we got into our new smoking room. She saw that I had a bottle of whisky with me and asked me if I wanted a drink. She called room service for ice and started to drink. It was a very GFE experience. Massaged my shoulders while we chatted and then she showered and enticed me to the bed where we had our first round. There was a lot of foreplay before the actual FJ.

After the first round, it was 8pm. Ordered gojek delivery as the hotel food was ridiculously expensive. She used my phone and did the ordering which came up to 110k. Had Soto ayam, Bakso, meatballs, gado gado.

After finishing up dinner, we continued drinking and chatting away as both of us could speak the language. She shared a lot of things regarding the freelance world in batam which I will dedicate in another post. Drank and chatted till 12 midnight. Had our second round, started in the toilet and then finished off on the bed. By then, it was one plus and she fell asleep. She woke me up at 6am and asked if I wanted another. As I was still hungover and tired, I told her to go back. Tipped her 300k because she really deserved it and she kissed me goodbye.

End of part 1.

Naka_Timo

26-08-2018, 03:54 PM

miumiu6464

26-08-2018, 04:25 PM

So now you know the man behind the perfume and y he alway buy alot :p

LOL.. ya, shared and learnt a lot from him.

And, of course, I enjoyed reading your FRs in the JB section too.

Naka_Timo

26-08-2018, 05:55 PM

LOL.. ya, shared and learnt a lot from him.

And, of course, I enjoyed reading your FRs in the JB section too.

Thanks, don't read better cos some said was fake "paid writer".

Tomas79

26-08-2018, 07:29 PM

OnlyLiveOnce

26-08-2018, 08:02 PM

Hi bros and seniors ,

Visiting Batam tomorrow with another friend and we will be staying at Da Vienna hotel. My first trip after over a decade. We will be exploring the place on our own without taxi drivers. Can anyone advise on any good ybjoints for cewek (Overnight). Need recommendation on massage place , KTV or FL joints if possible. And also any nice place to eat if possible . I know that there is a lot of very experienced seniors that is familiar with cheonging in Batam and would appreciate the valuable info. Thanks in advance for the info that may follow and your effort is deeply appreciated.:D

You can take a walk to booking joints, Happy8, Havanna, MM, Sri Kandy, Bunga,... etc. from Da Vienna. Overnight rates are 1juta upwards. You can try social media like WeChat, Tantan, ....,etc. for online booking, rates are 400k/800k upwards for ST/LT, but need exercising due diligence on safety of your assets. Just cross the road from Da Vienna to Windsor Food Court with your ceweks for dinner and beer. Cheers and enjoy.

miumiu6464

26-08-2018, 09:03 PM

Hi bros and seniors ,

Visiting Batam tomorrow with another friend and we will be staying at Da Vienna hotel. My first trip after over a decade. We will be exploring the place on our own without taxi drivers. Can anyone advise on any good joints for cewek (Overnight). Need recommendation on massage place , KTV or FL joints if possible. And also any nice place to eat if possible . I know that there is a lot of very experienced seniors that is familiar with cheonging in Batam and would appreciate the valuable info. Thanks in advance for the info that may follow and your effort is deeply appreciated.:D

First trip and you don't bother to do your homework? And, even want to venture around without taxi?

Do yourself a favor and book a cab for your trip. You save a lot of time hunting for the joints. Just take it as paying tuition fee.

miumiu6464

26-08-2018, 09:06 PM

Thanks, don't read better cos some said was fake "paid writer".

Real or fake fr doesn't matter to me. I just read for entertainment.

OnlyLiveOnce

26-08-2018, 10:21 PM

First trip and you don't bother to do your homework? And, even want to venture around without taxi?

Do yourself a favor and book a cab for your trip. You save a lot of time hunting for the joints. Just take it as paying tuition fee.

It is not too difficult if you use the excellent map supplied by Bro Nono1973 in his Guide to Batam together with Google Map. Remember to get a SIM Card before starting on the tour, otherwise you can also download the offline map of Batam first, either at home or at Da Vienna Hotel. If you are one day later, you can follow my group on the walking tour. Cheers.

retirebatam

26-08-2018, 11:02 PM

At times supirs can be real assholes. 60k from HB to Nagoya not cheap too. But now hosay leow. RP30K. Fm hotel just bok grab or Gojek.:D

If we are not in a hurry taking angkor can be fun and cost saving too. But of course be alert of pick pockets.

Every time I go Batam when stay in Formosa I will always take a 10 min short walk from harbour bay ferry terminal to Jalan Raja Ali which is the main road infront of bank BCA. (quite near planet holiday hotel).

Along that stretch of road, there are many angkot (mini van) which you can take to nagoya hill shopping centre at 3000 rupiah only nia. Upon reach, just need to cross the street and walk slightly to reach formosa. Everytime I go, no issue getting an angkot as there are plenty and many of them will pass by nagoya hill. My saving is 60000-3000=57,000 rupiah.

When going back to habourbay then no need to cross the road just take the angkot infront of bridge massage to opposite bank BCA (3000 rp) or some angkot driver can even send you to harbour bay terminal outside. (maybe 5000 rp)

I seldom book taxi unless I am in a rush or raining heavily. It is good to walk by foot to explore and know the way in case there is no taxi, you will still be able to get back to the ferry terminal yourself.

Nagoya city is rather small, about 1km radius taking Formosa as the centre of the radius.

Northwest of formosa is habourbay/jodoh/pacific/atalanta spa.
North of formosa is NED or kampung bule/macdonald/KFC/goldbird
Northeast of formosa is trinity/the hills/seruni hotel
West of formosa is citywalk/newton disco
East of formosa is Nagoya hill shopping mall
South of formosa is windsor/BCS mall/penuin area
Southwest of formosa is DCmall/massage joints/utama hotel

Booking supir to hunt for cewek is not necessary as all the booking joint can be found in the map provided by nono and further more can avoid supir taking commission from joint. Take a one way taxi from point A to B with negotiation is the best option. Upon confirm the girl you want, you may give 20k for her to take ojek to your hotel room at your desire time.

Conclusion: If you make a habit to walk by foot or take angkot, you can save much more than taking ojek and taxi. The saving can be used for better food and more massage :)

Black Page

26-08-2018, 11:50 PM

10 piece pack cost about S$1,hehehe...the aunties and uncles tell me that sometime when they travel to other countries,restaurants charge them extra if they want more sauce.

Don't complain for the sauce tax. Did I ever tell you about my battle about tissue and nuts against Singapore waitresses every time I go to eat there?

Singapore is the only country in my experience, where I find myself charged $0.50 for a tissue and $2 for nuts, without being asked first. I perceive it as a kind of tax.
I don't want nuts, and I believe a restaurant should include a tissue as a basic service, as chopsticks or a fork.

Since I am fucking (take it literally) stingy one, I send back the nuts, I exige they remove the $2 from my final bill (they often try to leave it), and I go to washrooms to take 10 meters of toilet papers to clean my hands after the chilly crab. Charging $0.50 for a tissue someone who is paying $50-$100 is uncalled for.

Black Page

26-08-2018, 11:58 PM

I see no point in resorting to sacarsm just to try win this argument. Let's just agree to disagree...
My friend, or bro, or hobby colleague, don't take it wrongly. I didn't want to be sarcastic against you, but as a way to make a bit of fun out of a discussion among ourselves. Sorry if you felt offended. It was not my intention. I respect you.

About the discussion, once again, I was just pointing out that saving 5 dollars over a total expenditure of hundreds (typical for the majority who go to Batam for a weekend) is like to begin cutting nails as a first step for a fat man who wants to lose weight. Marginal saving.
(As you read below, I save $2,50 over my bill at Singapore seafood restaurants. I can be more stingy as you may expect:))

Yes. Should be US$7.30 or S$10. Sounds like not worth the savings right? But if is M$30 or S$10 tats substantial for one whos regular monger in Btm.
A regular monger in BTM, even the most savvy spender, easily leaves thousands SGD in Batam in one year... Say minimum 200$ in a weekend.
I was pointing out the difference between an absolute saving (amount in SGD) and a relative saving (% over the total expenditure).

nono1973

27-08-2018, 12:02 AM

Hehehe...still so costly.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/26/a17fbef.jpg

Formosa Residence,studio apartment (above).

Looks like Nagoya Mansion (below) has aged a bit,hehehe...

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/26/a123b1c.jpg

...low floor tho and studio too. :p

And thats Bayerina at Harbour Bay,almost opposite Zest hotel. Price seem to have come down a bit,hehehe....looks like there's not much resale value for Batam apartment. Its a studio too.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/26/a1343fb.jpg

Just taking down some notes, for my future reference.

miumiu6464

27-08-2018, 12:13 AM

My friend, or bro, or hobby colleague, don't take it wrongly. I didn't want to be sarcastic as a way to attack you, but as a way to make a bit of fun out of a discussion among ourselves. Sorry if you felt offended. It was not my intention.

About the discussion, once again, I was just pointing out that saving 5 dollars over a total expenditure of hundreds (typical for the majority who go to Batam for a weekend) is like to begin cutting nails as a first step for a fat man who wants to lose weight. Marginal saving.

(as you read below, I save $2,50 over my bill at Singapore seafood restaurants. I can be more stingy as you may expect:))

No worries, I'm just taking part in this discussion as entertainment as you would have noted that I'm no longer visiting Batam for mongering given that I'm now happily settled down.

I also gave an outlay of the average savings for my 2D1N trip, so you can bear that in mind when replying (or rebutting) my / our points. :-)

By the way, given your logic, staying in Singapore and masturbate would be the ideal way of achieving sexual satisfaction since one get to save the entire trip expense and don't even have to go through the "hassle" of boarding a ferry to an island 45 mins away from home. :-p

Oscar1325

27-08-2018, 12:13 AM

My first FR in this thread. I would like it to be detailed as possible after appreciating the long FRs some bros put up here. I'll split it up to two part, first and second day.

Last Friday, decided to go to batam to de-stress and got inspiration from Oscar Bro.

End of part 1.

Glad you enjoyed your trip. Happy you found a girl from TanTan. Didn't know there are FLs there..

nono1973

27-08-2018, 12:23 AM

After finishing up dinner, we continued drinking and chatting away as both of us could speak the language. She shared a lot of things regarding the freelance world in batam which I will dedicate in another post. Drank and chatted till 12 midnight. Had our second round, started in the toilet and then finished off on the bed. By then, it was one plus and she fell asleep. She woke me up at 6am and asked if I wanted another. As I was still hungover and tired, I told her to go back. Tipped her 300k because she really deserved it and she kissed me goodbye.

End of part 1.

Awaiting for part 2,hehehe.... :D

So now you know the man behind the perfume and y he alway buy alot :p

In the old days, there are people who used to say, S$0.10 buy 3 sweets to bluff little girl,i simply put those words in good humble action,hehehe...using 100k rupiah,buy 3 perfumes to bluff nice sweet girls,hehehe... :D

Much often,i leave some pretty good impression/s for the girls,hehehe... (as much as i said that, i also leave behind some no-good impression too,eg. i am stingy, everything they wish to buy also cannot,i dont go shopping at Nagoya hill mall etc etc..)

Visiting Batam tomorrow with another friend and we will be staying at Da Vienna hotel. My first trip after over a decade. We will be exploring the place on our own without taxi drivers. Can anyone advise on any good joints for cewek (Overnight). Need recommendation on massage place , KTV or FL joints if possible. And also any nice place to eat if possible . I know that there is a lot of very experienced seniors that is familiar with cheonging in Batam and would appreciate the valuable info. Thanks in advance for the info that may follow and your effort is deeply appreciated.:D

Hehehe...below is my thousand words....

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17709680&postcount=11581

...and then another thousand...

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=15775175&postcount=6277

Whatever i wish to say or advise are mostly in it.

Hope my reply didnt come too late,and do have a good (and safe) trip in Batam. ;)

fanks

27-08-2018, 02:00 AM

The thing how this app work is that you need to chat with them although you get a match. Very rare they will chat up with you. As I know the language, it was a plus point. Chatted with about 4 simultaneously, asking all the important questions. As I didn't have plans to go out and wanted to stay in the room for that day, I decided to get a booking. Got this 23 year old palembang girl who does this full time. She initially quoted 1.2 million. I told her that I'm a regular here and have never paid more than 900k for a booking. Nego Nego, assuring her that I'll settle her dinner, cab fare back and good tips if the service was good, we settled for 900k. Told her to come at 4pm as I wanted to get a legit massage. In the meantime, I got her to send me a couple of full bodied photos and a video as well. She obliged and sent me. She kept asking for assurance that I won't cancel on her.

When she arrived at 5pm, she messaged me to pick her up from the lobby as a key card was needed to get up to the room (negative point for the hotel). Went down, saw her and she looked as good as the photos and videos she was sending me. Went up with me and she immediately realised that it was a non-smoking room. She immediately called up reception and asked for a change of room to a smoking one. This was done by her without me asking. Wow.

Within 15 minutes, we got into our new smoking room. She saw that I had a bottle of whisky with me and asked me if I wanted a drink. She called room service for ice and started to drink. It was a very GFE experience. Massaged my shoulders while we chatted and then she showered and enticed me to the bed where we had our first round. There was a lot of foreplay before the actual FJ.

After the first round, it was 8pm. Ordered gojek delivery as the hotel food was ridiculously expensive. She used my phone and did the ordering which came up to 110k. Had Soto ayam, Bakso, meatballs, gado gado.

After finishing up dinner, we continued drinking and chatting away as both of us could speak the language. She shared a lot of things regarding the freelance world in batam which I will dedicate in another post. Drank and chatted till 12 midnight. Had our second round, started in the toilet and then finished off on the bed. By then, it was one plus and she fell asleep. She woke me up at 6am and asked if I wanted another. As I was still hungover and tired, I told her to go back. Tipped her 300k because she really deserved it and she kissed me goodbye.

End of part 1.

Interested to know part 2. Might make an impulse trip to batam since dfs gave me free ferry ticket to batam for 2

Black Page

27-08-2018, 08:37 AM

By the way, given your logic, staying in Singapore and masturbate would be the ideal way of achieving sexual satisfaction since one get to save the entire trip expense a

We do have communication problems. When did I express I like such a logic?

My logic is, if one plans to spend 500, he should not waste time to save 1, unless that time for him is less precious than 1 dollar. It's matter of being time-effective. A management principle. I suggest a friend to focus on important aspects first, not on minor details.

For me, I would never pass via BC, unless it would allow me to save 100 dollars or more, but I understand I value my time more than others. Others find smart to save 5 dollars doing that, and that's fine for them, since they have plenty of time. I take a bus from KL to SIN, not a flight, but the saving is $200, not 2. In KL, I take a taxi and I don't walk to the bus station, because I would save just 5. Should I care of those 5? I don't, because it's <1% of what I am going to spend in Batam.

I spend say S$1000-1500 in one full week in Batam, but I stay in Formosa instead of Harmoni as most bule do, and I take my girls from disco and not from booking joints.

Doing that, I can have 2 SYT girls spending what others pay to Bunga for booking, if I have energy, and with what I save on the hotel I eat seafood for 3 every night (alone or with girls). I stopped booking girls a long time ago. I do care about saving money, but I try to be wise on main expenses before smallest ones.

OnlyLiveOnce

27-08-2018, 08:51 AM

We do have communication problems. When did I say that?

My logic is, if one plans to spend 500, he should not waste time to save 1, unless that time for him is less precious than 1 dollar. It's matter of being time-effective. A management principle.

For me, I would never pass via BC, unless it would allow me to save 100 dollars or more, but I understand I value my time more than others. Others find smart to save 5 dollars doing that, and that's fine for them, since they have plenty of time.

I spend say S$1000-1500 in one week in Batam, but I stay in Formosa instead of Harmoni as most bule, and I take my girls from disco and not from booking joints.

Doing that, I can have 2 girls in a day spending what Bunga charges for booking, if I have energy, and with what I save on the hotel I eat seafood for 3 every night (alone or with girls). I stopped booking girls a long time ago.

No quarrel about your reasoning.

As mentioned previously, our group of retirees has all the time in the world and the saving is not peanuts but quite substantial ($16 out of $48), especially multiple by a factor of 3 or 4. The transport cost is also shared. Also, we divert for our lunch on the way to hotel. We are happy with our routing. To each, his own. Cheers.

Leoric

27-08-2018, 09:04 AM

i dont think they're quarreling,but more of a friendly discussion with some debates on their individual preference. :)

You have your own preference,others have theirs too. Everyone is different.

Naka_Timo

27-08-2018, 09:33 AM

In the old days, there are people who used to say, S$0.10 buy 3 sweets to bluff little girl,i simply put those words in good humble action,hehehe...using 100k rupiah,buy 3 perfumes to bluff nice sweet girls,hehehe... :D

Much often,i leave some pretty good impression/s for the girls,hehehe... (as much as i said that, i also leave behind some no-good impression too,eg. i am stingy, everything they wish to buy also cannot,i dont go shopping at Nagoya hill mall etc etc..)

Sorry, is my fault. I alway make you suffer :p :)

Naka_Timo

27-08-2018, 09:35 AM

Real or fake fr doesn't matter to me. I just read for entertainment.

Nice one and well said, but some take it too serious. Maybe not mature still too childish for it.

iicycold

27-08-2018, 11:51 AM

Actually, from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to BC is much faster than HBF to BC. Ferry trip takes only 35 mins. No joke. But, only 4 (or 5 trips) per day.

oh,i didn't knw tat....thx u 4 sharin,i learned smthg today.

but i tink aso immpossible frm TM ferry ter side 2 reach BC & hbay @ the same time @ 35min de....lol. I look @ map,bc still further lei...rite? :confused:

I think there are lesser ferry companies,therefore lesser passengers coming in from btm ctr as compared to h.bay. - wrong

I think distance from hbf to btm ctr is shorter as compare from hbf to h.bay. - wrong

I think immigration custom officers in btm ctr works more efficient than in those in h.bay. - wrong

I think getting lower priced taxi is more easily & faster in btm ctr as compared to h.bay. - wrong

I think the traveling distance is shorter from btm ctr to nagoya as compared to h.bay to nagoya. - wrong

Having said the above, I think the moon in btm tonite is square too. :D - wrong

u aso no need b so sarcasm,u aso say u travel both bc & hbay mani times, mani thgs ppl said in forum all simply need use common sense 2 read. No common sense usin simple logic then ppl deserves be cheated in forum lor....lol

Oh...the day u say moon is square is jus nice mid lunar seventh mth lei....lol...after seventh mth wil be is moon cake festival cummin liao...lol...dn't knw btm wil hv program or no.... havin 花好月圆 time in btm. :D

iicycold

27-08-2018, 12:33 PM

Taking down notes here :

Batamfast Online
https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/25/b8.jpg

Above was tabulated from the Batamfast online ferry ticket purchase system (all tax inclusive),hehehe...weird timing to go and leave Batam tho,but still...its fine for me since the destination would be via Harbour Bay.

And below is the promo they have for Senior Citizen,hehehe...i think after everything in,it would cost around S$32 plus minus (all ferry terminals).

quite good price lei...$39 still ok other than timing is nt good...lol,i'll choose morning....lol :D

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/25/b9.jpg

...and i saw one here from Majestic Fast Ferry,but not going Harbour Bay.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/25/a1.jpg

Gives me the impression,these ferry companies are fighting for senior citizen business,hehehe... :p

Not so sure about Sindo Ferry, i saw their ongoing NTUC Silver card's S$10 off promo tho. The rest of the other cards like NTUC card,Passion card and MDIS card gives a $5 off for 2 way ticket, and finally...their senior citizen promo,hehehe... (but you will need a Passion Silver card) Adds up to be around S$32 plus minus tho.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/25/a2c8035.jpg

* Above were just notes for my future Batam reference and analysis.

** Sindo and Majestic dont go Harbour Bay.

*** Horizon Fast ferry do not have a promo at the point of this post

tis one goood 4 tose senior citizen...lol...but sindo ferry call 55yo senior citizen lei but majestic & batamfast call senior @ 60yo lei...no fair lei...nt the same la.

but if reli same price travel frm bc 2 nagoya & hbay 2 nagoya,i stil tink hbay 2 nagoya more convenient & cheaper la....

I don't fly from my country to Batam for a weekend, but I add Batam after some business trip to KL. I stay out for 10 days. I have my papers to work daytime, wating the fun of night time.

wa! u is mobile office ah...cum btm lookin 4 secretary 2 help u work through the nite ah? lol :p

http://www.imgflex.com/images/2018/08/27/0730eb6866fef081.jpg

At times supirs can be real assholes. 60k from HB to Nagoya not cheap too. But now hosay leow. RP30K. Fm hotel just bok grab or Gojek.

i raise two hands,two legs & my kkj 2 agree wit tis words,after take 30k taxi 2 hotel,frm hotel jus use gocar/grab since most hotel's supir aso cn't tel difference btween online taxis or convention taxi. Cost usualli cost 8k to 15k rp within nagoya/penuin.

miumiu6464

27-08-2018, 12:52 PM

We do have communication problems. When did I express I like such a logic?

My logic is, if one plans to spend 500, he should not waste time to save 1, unless that time for him is less precious than 1 dollar. It's matter of being time-effective. A management principle. I suggest a friend to focus on important aspects first, not on minor details.

For me, I would never pass via BC, unless it would allow me to save 100 dollars or more, but I understand I value my time more than others. Others find smart to save 5 dollars doing that, and that's fine for them, since they have plenty of time. I take a bus from KL to SIN, not a flight, but the saving is $200, not 2. In KL, I take a taxi and I don't walk to the bus station, because I would save just 5. Should I care of those 5? I don't, because it's <1% of what I am going to spend in Batam.

I spend say S$1000-1500 in one full week in Batam, but I stay in Formosa instead of Harmoni as most bule do, and I take my girls from disco and not from booking joints.

Doing that, I can have 2 SYT girls spending what others pay to Bunga for booking, if I have energy, and with what I save on the hotel I eat seafood for 3 every night (alone or with girls). I stopped booking girls a long time ago. I do care about saving money, but I try to be wise on main expenses before smallest ones.

You mentioned saving only $5 over the total spending of approximately $300 per 2D1N trip is not worth the hassle, then I infer that if you could get the same sexual satisfaction and yet save the entire $300 plus no need go through the hassle of taking a ferry to Batam will appeal to you. After all, we guys are just looking for that 3-5 seconds of enjoyment when we cum right? :-)

It's the same, you choose to save where the amount is big and give you the best return when it comes to time saved. Whereas, those of us who go regularly have all the time in the world, why would I want to pay over the odds and get to the destination faster when reaching 30 mins later doesn't hurt me a single bit?

For me, I used to go on weekdays, sometimes take the last ferry too, and I don't face any inconvenience and even have ojeks chasing me for my business.

LOL.. no hard feeling meant, ok?

miumiu6464

27-08-2018, 12:53 PM

oh,i didn't knw tat....thx u 4 sharin,i learned smthg today.

but i tink aso immpossible frm TM ferry ter side 2 reach BC & hbay @ the same time @ 35min de....lol. I look @ map,bc still further lei...rite? :confused:

Sorry, I should have clarified. Majestic only go to BC from TMFT, they don't go to HBB. In fact, only ferries from SG to HBB are Horizon and Batam Fast, IIRC.

miumiu6464

27-08-2018, 01:00 PM

Don't complain for the sauce tax. Did I ever tell you about my battle about tissue and nuts against Singapore waitresses every time I go to eat there?

Singapore is the only country in my experience, where I find myself charged $0.50 for a tissue and $2 for nuts, without being asked first. I perceive it as a kind of tax.
I don't want nuts, and I believe a restaurant should include a tissue as a basic service, as chopsticks or a fork.

Since I am fucking (take it literally) stingy one, I send back the nuts, I exige they remove the $2 from my final bill (they often try to leave it), and I go to washrooms to take 10 meters of toilet papers to clean my hands after the chilly crab. Charging $0.50 for a tissue someone who is paying $50-$100 is uncalled for.

Must be Chinese restaurant you go to. Lol..

nono1973

27-08-2018, 01:03 PM

Samples of those 3 for 120k rupiah perfumes in its original box,hehehe...:D

I took the photo inside a restaurant when i was in Batam.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/27/DSC_0126.jpg

One free for every girl who does her their "job" well,hehehe... :p

Oh,wait,here's another thing i bought in Batam...made in Korea tho,so its not cheap. Meant for uncles and aunties who has some hair issue,hehehe...some of them tells me it works for them. Photo was taken inside Formosa Hotel.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/27/DSC_0873.jpg

Not cheap tho, if i dont remember wrong it cost something like 200k rupiah or was it 250k rupiah. And that shop dont always have stock,hehehe...sold at one of the hairdressing shop in Citywalk Mall. I believe those who are in Batam will know,there is only one hairdressing salon inside that mall,hehehe... :D

JOGK

27-08-2018, 04:44 PM

Hi guys
Been quite awhile since i cheong nagoya
I been to batam last cny
But i only go around visting relatives
I stayed with my relative house at nongsa
Seems like many new hotels sprang up at nagoya
Maybe i should re visit nagoya in the near future
Happy cheonging everyone
:D

Black Page

27-08-2018, 06:09 PM

Must be Chinese restaurant you go to. Lol..

Yes, you are right: Chinese seafood places like Jumbo, No Signboard, etc. Very xpensive but still they want to charge even S$0.50 on top of a bill of S$100+. :mad:
Not understandable from a Western perspective, but yes, many Chinese count the single penny like Oncle Scrooge.

Black Page

27-08-2018, 06:20 PM

wa! u is mobile office ah...cum btm lookin 4 secretary 2 help u work through the nite ah? lol :p

There's also another reason. Sitting at JCo working on my laptop for 2 or 3 hours
may catch attention of some ladies passing by or sitting for coffee, and may make office ladies to think that I am a business man working in Batam.
I become immediately more interesting for an office lady, than a speedy tourist who comes to Batam for the weekend and for the girls.
So, I put together two things: I work to not waste time and keep things going (I cannot afford to forget my work for 10 days) and I also fish sitting at my table drinking coffee.

PS: I must admit that my catch rate at JCo was good years ago, when there were really few Western men in Batam, but now has fallen down. Things got difficult. Disappointing. Ladies are used to meet and see Western men now, and I lost most of my "exot ic appeal". I must be very active in hunting. Fishing passively not not lead to much-

nitecrawllerr

27-08-2018, 10:13 PM

Every time I go Batam when stay in Formosa I will always take a 10 min short walk from harbour bay ferry terminal to Jalan Raja Ali which is the main road infront of bank BCA. (quite near planet holiday hotel).

Along that stretch of road, there are many angkot (mini van) which you can take to nagoya hill shopping centre at 3000 rupiah only nia. Upon reach, just need to cross the street and walk slightly to reach formosa. Everytime I go, no issue getting an angkot as there are plenty and many of them will pass by nagoya hill. My saving is 60000-3000=57,000 rupiah.

When going back to habourbay then no need to cross the road just take the angkot infront of bridge massage to opposite bank BCA (3000 rp) or some angkot driver can even send you to harbour bay terminal outside. (maybe 5000 rp)

I seldom book taxi unless I am in a rush or raining heavily. It is good to walk by foot to explore and know the way in case there is no taxi, you will still be able to get back to the ferry terminal yourself.

Nagoya city is rather small, about 1km radius taking Formosa as the centre of the radius.

Northwest of formosa is habourbay/jodoh/pacific/atalanta spa.
North of formosa is NED or kampung bule/macdonald/KFC/goldbird
Northeast of formosa is trinity/the hills/seruni hotel
West of formosa is citywalk/newton disco
East of formosa is Nagoya hill shopping mall
South of formosa is windsor/BCS mall/penuin area
Southwest of formosa is DCmall/massage joints/utama hotel

Booking supir to hunt for cewek is not necessary as all the booking joint can be found in the map provided by nono and further more can avoid supir taking commission from joint. Take a one way taxi from point A to B with negotiation is the best option. Upon confirm the girl you want, you may give 20k for her to take ojek to your hotel room at your desire time.

Conclusion: If you make a habit to walk by foot or take angkot, you can save much more than taking ojek and taxi. The saving can be used for better food and more massage :)

Good info. Newbies do take note.

I dont really walk to the hotel. But recce for girls i do take slow walk. Afterall i have all the time. No need rush. But i dont recce all the joints.

Black Page

27-08-2018, 10:23 PM

1)It is good to walk by foot to explore and know the way
2) Booking supir to hunt for cewek is not necessary
The best two pieces of wisdom. Definitely thumbs up.

miumiu6464

28-08-2018, 08:10 AM

Good info. Newbies do take note.

I dont really walk to the hotel. But recce for girls i do take slow walk. Afterall i have all the time. No need rush. But i dont recce all the joints.

Precisely. We have all the time in the world when in Batam. And, when going around on foot, you automatically saved 100k-200k off your booking cost. Plus, how many times you take a cab each day anyway? The money saved can be used for buying stuff for ceweks if they give good service, or good meals with fellow buddies.

I usually stay in either of the following hotels:

- Hana Hotel
- Paragon Hotel
- Hans In

and start my hunt in the direction of DC Mall area. This will cover about 7 joints, all within 5 minutes walk off each other. If you get your timing and expectation right, by the 7th joint, you should have booked your girl for the day. :-)

fde83

28-08-2018, 09:44 AM

And, when going around on foot, :-)

Remember to bring umbrella, weather hot.

miumiu6464

28-08-2018, 02:27 PM

Remember to bring umbrella, weather hot.

Thanks for the friendly reminder. Nowadays I move around on scooter, hot weather is the least of my concern. Rather, is my girl forcing me to put on the jacket despite the hot weather that's irking me.

cleyeo

28-08-2018, 04:10 PM

Precisely. We have all the time in the world when in Batam. And, when going around on foot, you automatically saved 100k-200k off your booking cost.
)

I walked few times, from Batam Centre to Venus Spa (not far from temple). What pissed me off was... every few 100 metres or so,, a gojek will stop you and offer his service. Telling him no, but he would just ride slowly and kept asking you to take his service !!:mad:

fde83

28-08-2018, 04:14 PM

Nowadays I move around on scooter

Remember wear helmet then.

Black Page

28-08-2018, 05:40 PM

I walked few times, from Batam Centre to Venus Spa (not far from temple). What pissed me off was... every few 100 metres or so,, a gojek will stop you and offer his service. Telling him no, but he would just ride slowly and kept asking you to take his service !!:mad:
There is a small trick which helps. On wide streets such as Jl. Bonjol, divided in two lanes, I prefer to walk on the right side, in the direction opposite to traffic. This makes much more difficult for an ojek to follow me.

nitecrawllerr

28-08-2018, 08:11 PM

Precisely. We have all the time in the world when in Batam. And, when going around on foot, you automatically saved 100k-200k off your booking cost. Plus, how many times you take a cab each day anyway? The money saved can be used for buying stuff for ceweks if they give good service, or good meals with fellow buddies.

I usually stay in either of the following hotels:

- Hana Hotel
- Paragon Hotel
- Hans In

and start my hunt in the direction of DC Mall area. This will cover about 7 joints, all within 5 minutes walk off each other. If you get your timing and expectation right, by the 7th joint, you should have booked your girl for the day. :-)

Totally agree with u. If just cheong once or twice in a blue moon, overspend $100 also ok to them. Chicken feed lah.

Long long ago when i cheong Indon, save here and tere, in the end manage to stay 3 nites instead of 2 nites. Of course the 3rd nite no call chicken. Just RnR.:D

nitecrawllerr

28-08-2018, 08:12 PM

Remember wear helmet then.

I always tell my kakies. Dont leave home without it!:D

miumiu6464

28-08-2018, 08:14 PM

I walked few times, from Batam Centre to Venus Spa (not far from temple). What pissed me off was... every few 100 metres or so,, a gojek will stop you and offer his service. Telling him no, but he would just ride slowly and kept asking you to take his service !!:mad:

Bro, you very can. From BC to Venus not exactly near, but the road condition (if you go straight instead of turn left) is very dusty.

They are just cari makan. Just reject then politely lo.

nono1973

28-08-2018, 08:38 PM

Hmm...Predator,the movie is coming to Batam on the coming Sept 2018,hehehe...well...tentative should start screening somewhere around middle of Sept tho.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/27/a2.gif

The Predator

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/27/a1f06c8.jpg

The Storyline :

From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. Now, the universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaG1KZqrLvM

Not too sure how is this movie is going to be like,but well...i am planning to watch it if i have the time and of course provided that i am in Batam during that time. Hehehe...hopefully no one eats and drinks while watching this movie tho,hehehe...i will be heading to a quiet Batam theater (if i am watching it).

http://imagehost.cc/images/2018/08/27/a1.gif

Another movie (AXL), i think should be quite out of the extraordinary kind of movie which should also be coming on Sept too,but not too sure which part of Sept. Its under the "coming-soon" category in the cinema21 website tho.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eix-Ujvko-0&t=79s

Eating and drinking in the theater is not prohibited,hehehe...but i wont be doing that.

cleyeo

28-08-2018, 09:15 PM

Bro, you very can. From BC to Venus not exactly near, but the road condition (if you go straight instead of turn left) is very dusty.

They are just cari makan. Just reject then politely lo.

yes I walked few times, it was during my beginning time going to Batam. Normally I prefer to walk to find the way, to get familiarize.
I did the same thing when I first time went to JB. I purposely took bus, then from custom, I walked all the way to Danga City Mall. Last time Danga city Mall still had some crowd.

mygirly

28-08-2018, 10:46 PM

Remember wear helmet then.

Helmet for big or small head ? Lol

miumiu6464

28-08-2018, 11:12 PM

Helmet for big or small head ? Lol

Or the 2 nipple head?

miumiu6464

28-08-2018, 11:35 PM

yes I walked few times, it was during my beginning time going to Batam. Normally I prefer to walk to find the way, to get familiarize.
I did the same thing when I first time went to JB. I purposely took bus, then from custom, I walked all the way to Danga City Mall. Last time Danga city Mall still had some crowd.

Same thinking here when I used to bring fellow cheongsters on Batam trip. No taxi, only move around on foot. First, you save over 300-400k front your girl booking fee. Second, talking a taxi means everywhere seem so near to each other. You won't even know if the taxi driver bring you circling around. I once had a friend who booked a girl from KupuKupu but he didn't know his hotel (Hotel18) is just diagonally across the joint as his driver brings him merry go round...

FreshJives

29-08-2018, 12:27 PM

anyone going this Sunday, I will be there for 2 nights.. Any kind bro can direct me where is Havana booking Jon t, is been 8 months haven stepped into batam.. Recently cheong hatyai and dannok.. Heee.. Hope to catch some movies and going to the game shop also.

Qwerty09

29-08-2018, 01:46 PM

iicycold

29-08-2018, 01:48 PM

wah bro nono1973 . this one sibei good. can use as my mini guide to Batam liao. upz ur points

Very good bro. You are a professional. We samsters in this thread are well-taken care of by you. Let me digest them and will ask you if I don't understand any. Thank you!!

dn't say u all,even i aso read until my ownself aso need 2 digest....lol

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17709680&postcount=11581

My experience, i booked a girl from booking joint,the girl gets to my hotel. I ask my girl if she wants massage together with mevinside hotel room,i ordered 2 massage girls from the hotel to my room (in fact,i ever ordered 4 massage girls into my room a very long time ago),and now i have a choice of 3 girls (or 5 girls) to pop YOUR golden question to,hehehe...

Massage per girl will cost me 88k rupiah per hour,if i want something kinky,i will need to offer a higher price. To me, nearly every kinky game has a price,hehehe... it really depends on how far out one would stretch his wallet to. Eg, i have a friend who has a massage in those higher end MP lik Spa Secret etc, the place dont offer special,but when my friend is willing to offer a little higher than normal,he clitched the special deal. Another example is another friend of mine at a hotel MP that does special services,but when the massage girl was offer an overnight booking deal,she immediately reject citing massage girls in hotel dont do overnight booking etc. End of the 1 hour massage session,my friend manage to booked her for 1.8 juta (yes,its expensive from my perspective but well...i would say he got himself a very good deal due to her age and looks).

Some pay 10 juta and couldnt get the game started, some pays only 2 juta or less and win the game. Good interaction (and leaving good impression) with the girls plays a very important role. I always give myself (and those very same girls) 3 chances if i happen to fail. To me,anything is possible in Batam,hehehe... :p

Above were just what i have seen in the past. Other bro's experience may varies.

actualli hor,i kind of like 2 pick up all tese exp frm u & then modify a bit 2 make em useful 4 my ownself....lol

i learn quite abit of yr trickery...lol...when i look 4 smthg more exotic. :p

So, I put together two things: I work to not waste time and keep things going (I cannot afford to forget my work for 10 days) and I also fish sitting at my table drinking coffee.

u sibei luckie man...can afford mix work & play together. Mani who cum 2 btm work like hell & can onli cum btm on off days 2 take out stress lei...so the beginning of each person's objective when gng 2 btm is aldy different ma.... my ownself objective is i no wan tink abt sg wen i'm in btm or at least 4get sg 4 a while.

PS: I must admit that my catch rate at JCo was good years ago, when there were really few Western men in Batam, but now has fallen down. Things got difficult. Disappointing. Ladies are used to meet and see Western men now, and I lost most of my "exot ic appeal". I must be very active in hunting. Fishing passively not not lead to much-

aiyo, go ask ard the gers in btm...bule stil their number one or number two choice in btm,then cums 2 those sg...follow by arabs,pakistan & others. If i go btm wit u ,standin side by side u 2 let the gers choose,they surely choose u & nt me...lol. :D

oh,partly aso cos bule generally more generous...lol...asian who got $ & ang moh who got $, worthiness in spending $ value is quite different 2. :p

to me,btm got no poor tourist. :D

hawkeye007

29-08-2018, 05:38 PM

Exchange rate has been awesome these couple of days...

Scored a rate of 10,700 at BCS mall today, the highest ever that I have ever received...

Rate on XE went up to as high as 10756, a >10 year high...

Black Page

29-08-2018, 08:44 PM

oh,partly aso cos bule generally more generous...lol...asian who got $ & ang moh who got $, worthiness in spending $ value is quite different 2. :p

There's a thin line between being considered "generous" or being considered "stupid".
Many who overpay without reason are welcome by girls, but considered stupid.
I don't want to be considered either stingy or stupid. I try to walk on that thin line, as I want girls consider me generous, even very generous, but never stupid.
If a girl considers me stupid, she does not respect me. How can we have a good time with someone, who does not have respect for us?

pandknight

30-08-2018, 07:14 AM

Seriously though, some guys are just either stupid or dumb. Some of the girls I booked told me that they have a number of customers who will send them money regularly, ranging from $200 - $1000+ monthly. Got one idiot even bought her a car!

And the funny thing is, above a certain monthly contribution, the guy will expect the girl to go back to her village and not do this things anymore. Now, I've a few things that I find weird about this. Firstly, if you don't reach that certain amount, why are you giving the girl monthly when you know the girl is getting money from other guys and screwing them too? 2nd, if I'm paying the girl $1000 plus monthly, I'd make sure they are nearby enough for me to sleep with her, spend time with her, etc. Not in some village that i will have to take a flight and hours of driving to reach, and even then, have to behave because she lives with her parents. Weird right?

sohbuckkong

30-08-2018, 08:48 AM

Can someone here recommend some sort of spray sold in batam that can cause erection.

fde83

30-08-2018, 11:31 AM

sold in batam that can cause erection.

Why spray when u can get candy in batam 😉

lurpsexx

30-08-2018, 11:36 AM

iicycold

30-08-2018, 12:02 PM

Hmm...Predator,the movie is coming to Batam on the coming Sept 2018,hehehe...well...tentative should start screening somewhere around middle of Sept tho.

so after seventh mth i can go watch predator lo...hopefully i dn't see tis....lol

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/08/30/Predator_b2a408_5384470.gif

Exchange rate has been awesome these couple of days...

Scored a rate of 10,700 at BCS mall today, the highest ever that I have ever received...

wa! tis is good price u get lei...yesterday i dream rate goes 2 11700/sgd....lol...but i wake up see yr post & realize it's onli a dream...lol

nono1973

30-08-2018, 12:02 PM

3) Buying a indonesia starter pack data sim can be more expensive e.g. 50k-100k (although more data given) and to endure the hassle to register at the telco office

The following are the data packs available and can be deducted from main balance of $5 of the M card:

3 Days data pack
100MB $2
1 GB $5

7 Days data pack
10MB $1
1 GB $7

30 Days data pack
300MB $5
1 GB $10

Therefore now I see no reason to buy indonesia sim card for data usage in Batam UNLESS you need to make frequent land line voice calls back to singapore OR call hotels, travel agent, bank, ferry office in Batam. However if you have already make your trip arrangement beforehand then there should not be any need to call land line.

Handphone call to handphone whether in singapore or in batam can always use social media like whatapps, messenger, wechat, skype, etc.. for communication..:p

But one advantage about having a local sim card is that a person can make urgent call to seek for help should there be an emergency situation..:)

This should be a good idea,hehehe...i am going to test this out in my next Batam trip.

I said test it out becos i have not understand the strength of the internet connectivity and how stable it is going to be like. And i recently just bought a M1 sim card off the shelf from a 7-11 store in Singapore. I even called the M1 customer service to check it out...so here's what they advise and according to my understanding...

Enter the M1 portal for M Card user via my PC (i almost never use a mobile apps from my mobile phone,and i dont plan to do that for this one)

https://mcardaccount.m1.com.sg/login

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/29/a0.jpg

Log in ,buy a data pack, go to Settings and turn off Local data, turn on Data Roaming and Network Lock and i should be able to surf in Batam.

https://pixator.org/images/2018/08/29/a11f7a6.jpg

Next thing i will do will be to have the mobile data connected to my laptop,hehehe...interesting...and thank you for sharing. Gonna run some test when i reach Batam.

Almost time i would be preparing for my next coming September trip and more importantly, preparing for my CNY 2019 trip,hehehe...

Cheers!

iicycold

30-08-2018, 12:05 PM

There's a thin line between being considered "generous" or being considered "stupid".
Many who overpay without reason are welcome by girls, but considered stupid.
I don't want to be considered either stingy or stupid. I try to walk on that thin line, as I want girls consider me generous, even very generous, but never stupid.
If a girl considers me stupid, she does not respect me. How can we have a good time with someone, who does not have respect for us?

i agree wit yr sayin,i stil r'ber u got say b4,got a ger post in some of her online media site post a 50usd note or was it 100usd :confused: sharing it's given 2 her an ang moh customer...lol,i no tink the ger consider tat guy who paid her veri clever....lol :D

Seriously though, some guys are just either stupid or dumb. Some of the girls I booked told me that they have a number of customers who will send them money regularly, ranging from $200 - $1000+ monthly. Got one idiot even bought her a car!

the way i see it, the stupidest of em all were tose payin mthly 4 their gers 2 stay in btm but they themselves nt in btm most time....lol...later tose gers go & serve their reg customers,sm of these gers even stay inside joint,mix ard wit their 'ex-colleagues'....lol

these r the gers me & my fren always enjoy snappin up in our btm trips...lol,they were paid monthly the amt of $ u mentioned by those not clever guys (1 ger fed by few reg guys hor...is nt one ger one guy deal hor....),& we snap em up in between 4 as low as 700k-1m on ovrnite...believe me brother,if ppl who r willing 2 paid these kind of $ for em on monthly basis,these kind of gers surely hv sm form of goodness de, like a at least 7.5 pretty lookin ger ,veri young, or service quite good etc...& so far they've rarely fail us....lol...cos these ger aldy pro liao ma & they knew wat their customer like 2 hv....lol

no believe if u got meet nono b4,can go ask him,tat guy aso damn expert in tis kind....lol

nono1973

30-08-2018, 12:23 PM

these r the gers me & my fren always enjoy snappin up in our btm trips...lol,they were paid monthly the amt of $ u mentioned by those not clever guys (1 ger fed by few reg guys hor...is nt one ger one guy deal hor....),& we snap em up in between 4 as low as 700k-1m on ovrnite...believe me brother,if ppl who r willing 2 paid these kind of $ for em on monthly basis,these kind of gers surely hv sm form of goodness de, like a at least 7.5 pretty lookin ger ,veri young, or service quite good etc...& so far they've rarely fail us....lol...cos these ger aldy pro liao ma & they knew wat their customer like 2 hv....lol

no believe if u got meet nono b4,can go ask him,tat guy aso damn expert in tis kind....lol

Thought i have shared this long time before, when in any booking joint,if there are no girls that caught my attention,i would go for those girls that has already booked by others but not due for collection yet,so that i can book them the next following day day or future. Simple trickery but need to first get into those booking joint's backdoors,hehehe... :p

Those that has already been booked can means that they have been "booked" on a monthly basis by their regular customer/s too. Most of those SYT girls may cost more during the first time,but subsequent times,can be as low as below a juta,hehehe...handful of them were just "part-timers". :D

A lot of things, no need to spell it out so clearly. Maybe thats why i am constantly puzzled by why some bros couldnt find suitable girls. Expectation too high? Goes to the wrong direction of searching? Or there's too much choices,resulting in an "expect-more-symptom"? Hehehe... its all on my summaries which i just read.

I read cos i am preparing for my Sept trip as well as planning for my CNY 2019 trip,hehehe...counting my annual leaves too. :D

pandknight

30-08-2018, 01:15 PM

I read cos i am preparing for my Sept trip as well as planning for my CNY 2019 trip,hehehe...counting my annual leaves too. :D

Oh, decided on your sept trip? I'm going this weekend to meet my normal friend (Not booking kind nor the play around kind) on Saturday. But Sunday maybe going to book. See how. Haven't decide yet. Hahah if only mami nice enough to send me album of newcomers via whatsapp. Hahahhahaha fat hope lah unless I got buy share or sth. Hahaha

fde83

30-08-2018, 04:22 PM

Got one idiot even bought her a car! Weird right?

Some weird, some stingy, some need deking. 👍

iicycold

30-08-2018, 08:39 PM

Thought i have shared this long time before, when in any booking joint,if there are no girls that caught my attention,i would go for those girls that has already booked by others but not due for collection yet,so that i can book them the next following day day or future. Simple trickery but need to first get into those booking joint's backdoors,hehehe... :p

in btm,ani thg & everthg is possible....lol...it all depend on hw ppl look @ yr summaries,there r mani knowledge in it...i hear got ppl even called yr summaries & newbie guide like a btm bible....lol. :D

Those that has already been booked can means that they have been "booked" on a monthly basis by their regular customer/s too. Most of those SYT girls may cost more during the first time,but subsequent times,can be as low as below a juta,hehehe...handful of them were just "part-timers".

pt timers not under contract wor...mus careful not 2 get smoke by em....lol

A lot of things, no need to spell it out so clearly. Maybe thats why i am constantly puzzled by why some bros couldnt find suitable girls. Expectation too high? Goes to the wrong direction of searching? Or there's too much choices,resulting in an "expect-more-symptom"? Hehehe... its all on my summaries which i just read.

Like u say b4, drop expectation by half? Lol.... :D

but they may be surprise at that....lol

I read cos i am preparing for my Sept trip as well as planning for my CNY 2019 trip,hehehe...counting my annual leaves too.

2019...i'll be gng 2...hope our date can work out....lol...teh botel on me....lol :D

retirebatam

31-08-2018, 01:31 AM

This should be a good idea,hehehe...i am going to test this out in my next Batam trip.

I said test it out becos i have not understand the strength of the internet connectivity and how stable it is going to be like. And i recently just bought a M1 sim card off the shelf from a 7-11 store in Singapore. I even called the M1 customer service to check it out...so here's what they advise and according to my understanding...

Enter the M1 portal for M Card user via my PC (i almost never use a mobile apps from my mobile phone,and i dont plan to do that for this one)

Log in ,buy a data pack, go to Settings and turn off Local data, turn on Data Roaming and Network Lock and i should be able to surf in Batam.

Next thing i will do will be to have the mobile data connected to my laptop,hehehe...interesting...and thank you for sharing. Gonna run some test when i reach Batam.

Almost time i would be preparing for my next coming September trip and more importantly, preparing for my CNY 2019 trip,hehehe...

Cheers!

One thing to note is that M1 preferred network partner in indonesia is indosat OR XL Axiata. When you arrive in batam, you will probably receive a sms message from M1 on your phone with your M1 prepaid sim to advise you to connect to which indonesia telco network.

I have experienced data roaming using spore prepaid sim connected to XL network in Batam, the reception was quite good.

retirebatam

31-08-2018, 02:41 AM

https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=SGD&To=IDR

The indonesian rupiah has devalued again to a new record low at 10810 rupiah per sing dollar.

Some of the reasons could probably be due to:

1) US raising interest rate attract investors to place US currency. Rupiah becomes unpopular.

2) The rupiah is currently not an attractive asset as Indonesia is being plagued by high inflation and slowing economic growth.

3) Foreign investors holding about 40 percent of Indonesia gov bonds therefore the country is highly vulnerable to ‘mood swings’ of foreign investors.

4) Falling commodity prices (e.g. crude oil, palm oil and coal) caused by the global economy and particularly by China’s economic slowdown.

About 40 years ago Year 1978 when I went to Jakarta as a child, I remembered that the exchange rate was S$1 = 1000 rupiah

Now in Year 2018, it has become S$1 = 10800 rupiah

Devalued almost 11 times over 40 years period...:eek:

I wonder whether with the continue depreciation of the rupiah, will the cost of hotel, massage, booking girls, public transport and ferry ticket be raised...:confused:

nitecrawllerr

31-08-2018, 10:48 AM

About 40 years ago Year 1978 when I went to Jakarta as a child, I remembered that the exchange rate was S$1 = 1000 rupiah

Now in Year 2018, it has become S$1 = 10800 rupiah

Devalued almost 11 times over 40 years period...:eek:

I wonder whether with the continue depreciation of the rupiah, will the cost of hotel, massage, booking girls, public transport and ferry ticket be raised...:confused:

Definitely will go 1 direction i.e. North. Not just Indon but everywhere facing inflation. With erratic weather couple with global warming for sure essential foodstuff will face shortage. With uncertain economy looming, capital flight n tariffs war btw Cry baby dotard n china, expect to pay more with rup depressed when cheong Btm.

nyquist

31-08-2018, 02:54 PM

Can any Bros kindly advise how to buy a new telkomsel call & data prepaid sim card now in Batam? I recall there was a tightening of procedures, n do we now need to go to a telkomsel shop to buy or can still buy from HP shop counters? What docs do they need from us to buy? Thanks in advance...

During my last trip 2 months ago, I bought a sim card from Hbb counter.. Registration was done on the spot by the salesman.. No documents from my part.

darkmania

31-08-2018, 06:52 PM

Definitely will go 1 direction i.e. North. Not just Indon but everywhere facing inflation. With erratic weather couple with global warming for sure essential foodstuff will face shortage. With uncertain economy looming, capital flight n tariffs war btw Cry baby dotard n china, expect to pay more with rup depressed when cheong Btm.

Bro, favor returned!!

Black Page

31-08-2018, 07:32 PM

Exchange rate has been awesome these couple of days...
I have the feeling that in Batam prices of goods oriented to foreigners (for example, booking girls, hotel rates,...) are locked to their equivalent in SGD.
If IDR devaluates vs. SGD, after a while the prices in IDR will go up correspondingly.

OnlyLiveOnce

31-08-2018, 08:45 PM

I have the feeling that in Batam prices of goods oriented to foreigners (for example, booking girls, hotel rates,...) are locked to their equivalent in SGD.
If IDR devaluates vs. SGD, after a while the prices in IDR will go up correspondingly.

Just back from Batam, got rate of 1.067juta IDR for S$100 at BC Ferry Terminal but prices of goods in Batam still about the same like old days. Maybe, prices will increase later? Girls still 400k/800k from WeChat, 1 to 1.2 juta at booking joints.

Black Page

31-08-2018, 10:52 PM

Just back from Batam, got rate of 1.067juta IDR for S$100 at BC Ferry Terminal but prices of goods in Batam still about the same like old days. Maybe, prices will increase later? Girls still 400k/800k from WeChat, 1 to 1.2 juta at booking joints.
You don't expect prices change day by day looking at the exchange ratio. It's a long term trend.

What are "gold days"? My first time in Batam, booking at main joints was from 350k to 1M, now from 700k to 2M. It was 9 years ago, maybe.
Formosa posts the prices in SGD.
Interestingly, 8-10 years ago 1 SGD was around 6500 IDR (XE). Versus USD, the rate moved less: from 9000 to 14000-15000.

nono1973

01-09-2018, 02:17 PM

Oh, decided on your sept trip? I'm going this weekend to meet my normal friend (Not booking kind nor the play around kind) on Saturday. But Sunday maybe going to book. See how. Haven't decide yet.

Hehehe...still not sure of the date yet. But should be around (or after) mid Sept tho, when the movie Predator start screening. If fate and time allows,maybe can meet up for a cup of coffee or a few puff (i am a smoker),hehehe...I think this coming trip,quite a handful of my friends would be there tho,so i might be a little busier than usual and may stay longer days. :D

Also would be pushing my trip to Woda backward too. :(

nono1973

01-09-2018, 02:18 PM

in btm,ani thg & everthg is possible....lol...it all depend on hw ppl look @ yr summaries,there r mani knowledge in it...i hear got ppl even called yr summaries & newbie guide like a btm bible....lol. :D

When i 1st started Batam,exchange rate was around 8700 for 1 SGD,hehehe...and i could easily get 600k rupiah booking girl. Hotel in my 1st 2 to 3 Batam trips was about S$61.00 to S$63.00 for the MOST basic room in Formosa via agoda and booking.com....today,basic room there is around S$48.00 and booking girls lowest i could get is around 700k rupiah (or 800k rupiah?) If i compare highest price on girls,it might likely be an infinity amount as there were never short of people in Batam paying exorbitant amount for their girls,hehehe...

4 years ago versus about 4 years later,hehehe...its all on my summaries. Which is why i choose to put it in writing in the 1st place...so when i read back,its actually "me" walking thru the good old days. Cannot even bluff myself on it,hehehe.... ;)

I have a good time in Batam in the past (that was kept in record on my summaries),i am looking forward to an even better times today and for my future trips too. Let's not forget cheaper yet better...black and white written in the forum,cannot escape (meaning cannot edit),cannot run (cannot twist and turn my own words)...hehehe...is batam a good place to monger or a place to have a good time? To each its own,i guess....:p

pt timers not under contract wor...mus careful not 2 get smoke by em....lol

Thanks for your advise,hehehe.... :D

i can stupid for now,but its ok...i will admit i am and i am willing to learn from my mistake/s if there were any. And i am only stupid up to a this point,thereafter on that same point,i could possibly become forever clever,hehehe....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoYZkEPSTJs

2019...i'll be gng 2...hope our date can work out....lol...teh botel on me....lol :D

Sure,sure...dont forget to bring more mandarin oranges over,hehehe...most girls like it! :p

nono1973

01-09-2018, 02:28 PM

One thing to note is that M1 preferred network partner in indonesia is indosat OR XL Axiata. When you arrive in batam, you will probably receive a sms message from M1 on your phone with your M1 prepaid sim to advise you to connect to which indonesia telco network.

Thank you again for your information.

I will be doing the test in my upcoming Sept trip. That will be my back up,hehehe...as many who knew me,i like having back-up plan B ,plan C and so on,so i am always prepared,well...kiasu in some ways,hehehe...

I have experienced data roaming using spore prepaid sim connected to XL network in Batam, the reception was quite good.

What i was looking for is stability. I had a no-good experience with Telkomsel whereby connectivity was relatively unstable,as in intermittent connection kind of instability hence i pick AndroMax as my main source of internet connection in the event i am out of free wifi coverage from those hotels or restaurant/s,hehehe....inside hotel,i am usually on wired LAN line for my laptops and PC/s (occasionally wireless). ;)

https://damdidum.net/stuff/images/images/2018/09/01/DSC_0136.jpg

Just sharing.

yourslovingly

01-09-2018, 02:34 PM

Tomorrow evening travel 😁

iicycold

02-09-2018, 10:28 AM

When i 1st started Batam,exchange rate was around 8700 for 1 SGD,hehehe...and i could easily get 600k rupiah booking girl. Hotel in my 1st 2 to 3 Batam trips was about S$61.00 to S$63.00 for the MOST basic room in Formosa via agoda and booking.com....today,basic room there is around S$48.00 and booking girls lowest i could get is around 700k rupiah (or 800k rupiah?) If i compare highest price on girls,it might likely be an infinity amount as there were never short of people in Batam paying exorbitant amount for their girls,hehehe...

a rise of abt 18.6% on exchange frm 4 yrs ago ah...may looks goodie good but hor 600k to 700k increase is abt 14.3% wor...but hor nwday syt smelly smelly lowest at least 800k 4 ovrnite bking lei.

i guessin hotels in btm ovr a period of time price will depreciate due 2 their inability 2 maintain well...tose hotels like harmoni,swissbel organization knw hw 2 maintain their hotel price is quite stabilize even after mani yrs....lol

bonus vids... accidentally shw her neh neh ...on....5.10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFbwYwcrPM

yr words remind me of LHL's NDR speech lei....lol...he ask lei...is electric costin in sg higher or lower compare to 10 yrs ago...lol...& his ownself ans is lower,bringin out all the statistic facts 10 yrs ago & today...lol...wich is a fact but y ppl no feel is price lower? instead feelin is higher? why tat so? :D

i say if u choose 2 live like caveman like durin prehistoric time lor,no use electric then like tat sure save a lot of $$$ on electric bill...lol... :D

I have a good time in Batam in the past (that was kept in record on my summaries),i am looking forward to an even better times today and for my future trips too. Let's not forget cheaper yet better...black and white written in the forum,cannot escape (meaning cannot edit),cannot run (cannot twist and turn my own words)...hehehe...is batam a good place to monger or a place to have a good time? To each its own,i guess....

it's u yr ownself choose tis path de,u yr self tryin 2 corner yrself...lol...i tink hor,every one choose different path 2 enjoy themself,like u say earlier,evry one different ma...lol

i can stupid for now,but its ok...i will admit i am and i am willing to learn from my mistake/s if there were any. And i am only stupid up to a this point,thereafter on that same point,i could possibly become forever clever,hehehe....

most smart ppl wil try learn frm their ownself mistake,tose who no learn or chose nt 2 wan 2 learn,then the cycle of mistake they're making wil keepin b going round & round & round & round....lol

Sure,sure...dont forget to bring more mandarin oranges over,hehehe...most girls like it! :p

aiyo,gng 2 make my bag veri heavy lei...u cn't go DC mall buy meh? :p

Kaboon

02-09-2018, 06:10 PM

i guessin hotels in btm ovr a period of time price will depreciate due 2 their inability 2 maintain well...tose hotels like harmoni,swissbel organization knw hw 2 maintain their hotel price is quite stabilize even after mani yrs....lol

Those hotels under organization,their price has gone up a bit. Other 3 star older hotels like Utama,Formorsa,Goodway,Nagoya Plz,89, Hana & the rest has come dwn by at an average of 15% over the last few years. My friends once told me,Batam is a place where by many hotels can break even with just abt 65% weekend occupancy,their profit would mainly comes from weekday stayer. ;)

flirtingwtgirls

02-09-2018, 09:37 PM

Any suggestions for a men’s spa with full service near BCS Mall? I’ve heard about First Choice spa, MyIndoThai, Fame spa, but not sure which services they provides.

lurpsexx

02-09-2018, 11:47 PM

During my last trip 2 months ago, I bought a sim card from Hbb counter.. Registration was done on the spot by the salesman.. No documents from my part.

Thanks very much for the info bro.. :)

Black Page

03-09-2018, 03:21 AM

During my last trip 2 months ago, I bought a sim card from Hbb counter.. Registration was done on the spot by the salesman.. No documents from my part.
That's very interesting. During my last stay in Batam I had to go to the Grabari, two times, to register the SIM with my passport. Without that, the SIM was locked and I could not use it even for a single day.
I reported all details about the procedure and its pittfalls.
What changed? And when?

Malaria55

03-09-2018, 03:49 AM

That's very interesting. During my last stay in Batam I had to go to the Grabari, two times, to register the SIM with my passport. Without that, the SIM was locked and I could not use it even for a single day.
I reported all details about the procedure and its pittfalls.
What changed? And when?

Grapari man. Not Grabari. U tink eveywhere Grab Grab?? Grabcar? Grabride? Grabfood? Grabpay? Grabfriend? Grabgirl?

Malaria55

03-09-2018, 03:57 AM

S$1000 only? Dont wish to circumcise. Got such lobang bro?:(

Sya bukan cina lah bongok. Tak tau malu. Kau la pegi ke cina dgn bangsa kau sendiri. Nak zap aku konon. Pengecut. Takde bodek ckap lah.

super4hundred

03-09-2018, 09:47 AM

atee

03-09-2018, 11:03 AM

Sya bukan cina lah bongok. Tak tau malu. Kau la pegi ke cina dgn bangsa kau sendiri. Nak zap aku konon. Pengecut. Takde bodek ckap lah.

Lu mau talk malayu in english forum. Ok ok. I tau little sikit sikit. Lu malayu clever speak malayu. I no potong. So malayu not strong. I cina. Go china very far. Gua suka batam near. Bo cina malayu also can. If i malu i lugi lor. But i tak zap lu. Sompah. Gua dont suka zap clone. Waste bullet gua. You no believe lu pm n complain to sam. If i no zap lu i sompah lu jadi frog.

Lu say u malayu. I ask lu. I marry malayu. But no need potong. How come you dont know?

OnlyLiveOnce

03-09-2018, 12:36 PM

Just checking last sat 1st Sept, went to Batam from harbourfront to batam Centre and it was madness the crowd was wow 1st time see queue snaking so long... Got special event or its normal? Went 1050am ferry

Weekends and eve of PH are always chaotic in Batam, with all the aunties and uncles with grandkids in tow for the cheap food and shopping. Use HB Ferry Terminal and better still, go on a weekday.

atee

03-09-2018, 12:52 PM

Sya bukan cina lah bongok. Tak tau malu. Kau la pegi ke cina dgn bangsa kau sendiri. Nak zap aku konon. Pengecut. Takde bodek ckap lah.

So i now got zapped. Can i also say lu or your clone zap me?

nono1973

03-09-2018, 07:09 PM

Any suggestions for a men’s spa with full service near BCS Mall?

If i were to reply to your exact question word by word,my answer would be "there is NO men's spa" near BCS,hehehe... However,there is a spa that is unisex with special service called New Spa at Batam City Hotel. Below link should cover most of what you wish to ask.

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=17594420&postcount=11207

Do a search on Batam City Hotel and you will be able to know that BCS is less than or about 5 min walk away.

Just checking last sat 1st Sept, went to Batam from harbourfront to batam Centre and it was madness the crowd was wow 1st time see queue snaking so long... Got special event or its normal?

Not too sure about event/s there,but its Malaysia's Independence day on 31st Aug 2018,also a long weekend there. More tourist maybe coming to and fro Malaysia. Its also the beginning of the month,most get their salary and well...hehehe...on top of that,90% of Batam's tour agents i read about travel via Batam center ferry terminal too. i wish to add its Teacher's Day in Singapore but...hehehe...doubt there's much to do with that. :D

Next time,you may wish to try 3rd week of the month which is non-Dec,non-CNY ,non-public holiday, and/or on weekdays,you may be surprised,hehehe...

nono1973

03-09-2018, 07:10 PM

tis one goood 4 tose senior citizen...lol...but sindo ferry call 55yo senior citizen lei but majestic & batamfast call senior @ 60yo lei...no fair lei...nt the same la.

but if reli same price travel frm bc 2 nagoya & hbay 2 nagoya,i stil tink hbay 2 nagoya more convenient & cheaper la....

If i am a senior citizen,i will pay S$32 to go via Harbour Bay ferry terminal. I definitely reach my hotel around Nagoya way faster & more efficiently,hehehe...for the last 4 over years,i have been devising the best way for myself to travel around in Batam.

My best way that best suits me, go via Harbour Bay via Horizon (S$48) or Batamfast (S$39),for FREE,hehehe...and then have the hotel pick me up from Harbour Bay and end of my batam trip ,send me back to Harbour Bay,again for all of it free. How much do i save? I stopped counting for nearly 2 years ,hehehe... :p

...frm hotel jus use gocar/grab since most hotel's supir aso cn't tel difference btween online taxis or convention taxi. Cost usualli cost 8k to 15k rp within nagoya/penuin.

If i have friends with me,i will usually walk over to Ggi hotel to order Gocar costing around 9k rupiah or so to Nagoya area,hehehe...shared by 3 pax including myself,each person just pay around 3k rupiah. Comes out to be the same price as ankor van (walking distance should be quite the same),hehehe...and if i am staying in my regular hotels,fare would be zero rupiah (free pickup/drop-off).

I notice everyone's traveling habit can be different,hehehe...some would love to travel a little longer distance to their staying place in Nagoya,queue a little longer for their passport to get chop during entry at immigration as they get to see more indo culture during their travel too. Some wish to reach where they wish to be at the nearest possible time. Some who were really newer or 1st timer,hence they just wish to be very super sure on those many certain aspect. But certainty most time mainly applies to regulars, eg i am kind of sure,regulars no longer visit ALL booking joints/MPs in their every single trip anymore, and most time will visit their favourite food eateries,eat their favourite food , shop for only things they come Batam for ,etc etc. The whole mentality is different for the different level and types of traveler.

Over a longer period of time, the best method of traveling will always be, those that are most suitable for oneself. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTrvPnZjAn4

Black Page

03-09-2018, 09:03 PM

i am kind of sure,regulars no longer visit ALL booking joints/MPs in their every single trip anymore, and most time will visit their favourite food eateries,eat their favourite food , shop for only things they come Batam for ,etc etc. The whole mentality is different for the different level and types of traveler. Indeed.
On my first time in Batam, I visited many restaurants, and I wanted to see many places.

Now, I have ONE restaurant in Windsor, ONE street "restaurant" for ikan bakar, ONE restaurant in Harbour Bay. I have my coffee at JCO at Nagoya Hill. I always stay in one of the same 2-3 rooms in Formosa. I always have a look at NoName then I move to Newton or P3 every night. I rarely change the daily routine, because I feel that is the best I can do.
Interestingly, the same happened in some other places of the world where I have become a regular. First time: exhaustive exploration. After few times: stick to the same 2-3 well-experimented places. No risk to go wrong.

Booking joints? If I decide to have a look, I try to visit as many as I can, to be sure I am not missing some isolated rare "gem" hiding in one of the places. This did not change since my first visit.

By the way, dear Nono, you know what would be EXTREMELY USEFUL to all visitors, including new ones, almost regulars, expecially returning visitors after a long time?
A list of booking joints (be them named as "massage" or "KTV") kept updated every month, area by area. Not a big work: just a list of names with area where they are located.

New joints open and traditional ones close (Permata Indah! SIGH!!) or change name (Sedona a.k.a. Gold Bird). Instead of grabbing an ojek and asking for "cewek", it is much better to have a piece of paper in hand with that magic list of 15 places. Many ojek drivers do not know all of them, or DO NOT WANT to go there, if not forced, because commission is lower. Having a list in hand is strongly advisable IMHO.
I recently found a piece of paper, all deteriorated, which I used to keep with me on my first year in Batam. All those names are now history (New Berlian!)

pandknight

04-09-2018, 06:59 AM

Just checking last sat 1st Sept, went to Batam from harbourfront to batam Centre and it was madness the crowd was wow 1st time see queue snaking so long... Got special event or its normal? Went 1050am ferry

Start of school holiday. I totally forgot about that and have never seen batam centre nor Harbourfront that packed. Crazy shit. But the ones who went there were families, so booking joints (at least on the sunday) was quite empty. A lot of choices.

Trip would have been great if I didn't hurt myself in the pool, bleeding.. had to send back my girl early. Haiz..

mygirly

04-09-2018, 11:53 AM

Start of school holiday. I totally forgot about that and have never seen batam centre nor Harbourfront that packed. Crazy shit. But the ones who went there were families, so booking joints (at least on the sunday) was quite empty. A lot of choices.

Trip would have been great if I didn't hurt myself in the pool, bleeding.. had to send back my girl early. Haiz..
Sounds serious...what happened?

Ojekbtm

04-09-2018, 11:55 AM

Indeed.
On my first time in Batam, I visited many restaurants, and I wanted to see many places.

Now, I have ONE restaurant in Windsor, ONE street "restaurant" for ikan bakar, ONE restaurant in Harbour Bay. I have my coffee at JCO at Nagoya Hill. I always stay in one of the same 2-3 rooms in Formosa. I always have a look at NoName then I move to Newton or P3 every night. I rarely change the daily routine, because I feel that is the best I can do.
Interestingly, the same happened in some other places of the world where I have become a regular. First time: exhaustive exploration. After few times: stick to the same 2-3 well-experimented places. No risk to go wrong.

Booking joints? If I decide to have a look, I try to visit as many as I can, to be sure I am not missing some isolated rare "gem" hiding in one of the places. This did not change since my first visit.

By the way, dear Nono, you know what would be EXTREMELY USEFUL to all visitors, including new ones, almost regulars, expecially returning visitors after a long time?
A list of booking joints (be them named as "massage" or "KTV") kept updated every month, area by area. Not a big work: just a list of names with area where they are located.

New joints open and traditional ones close (Permata Indah! SIGH!!) or change name (Sedona a.k.a. Gold Bird). Instead of grabbing an ojek and asking for "cewek", it is much better to have a piece of paper in hand with that magic list of 15 places. Many ojek drivers do not know all of them, or DO NOT WANT to go there, if not forced, because commission is lower. Having a list in hand is strongly advisable IMHO.
I recently found a piece of paper, all deteriorated, which I used to keep with me on my first year in Batam. All those names are now history (New Berlian!)

Which restoran in Harbourbay

Black Page

04-09-2018, 05:56 PM

Which restoran in Harbourbay

Wei Wei 1. I don't recommend it in particular. I go there not because I believe it is better than others, or the ones in Windsor, but because:

1) I have fond memories of that restaurant. The first where I went on my first visit to Batam many years ago. The place where I took so many girls.

2) I need a few places where to go with different girls. I don't take many girls to Windsor, so that beer girls there do not think I take a different girl every night.

pandknight

05-09-2018, 07:00 AM

Sounds serious...what happened?

Haha, dove into the pool, hit the pool floor hard, cut my lips, chipset my tooth cut on my nose bridge. Looks like i got kneed by someone in a fight. Hahaha

AsuraWrath

05-09-2018, 12:28 PM

Scored a rate of 10,700 at BCS mall today, the highest ever that I have ever received...

Rate on XE went up to as high as 10756, a >10 year high...

Didn't even need to talk much, exchange rate was 10800 opp formosa 10 mins ago when i'm only changing S$100. :eek:

I think the arrow's pointing up towards 11000rp for 1 sgd in 2018. :o

Ccmj

05-09-2018, 02:28 PM

Just went batam couples days ago. For work and leisure. 4 nights trip with . Try wechat girls 3 times . Expected not tally wirh pic so reject all way. Just give them taxi fare back no more then 10k. But must first hand inform not tally will reject. For rates: ST goes 500k - 700k . LT 1m above . All can nego. But do not expect much. Try 2 clubs “Noname” well not much maybe i went on weekdays. Then F1 club with slightly better quailty girls. Rate 1mil above.

nitecrawllerr

05-09-2018, 03:04 PM

I recently found a piece of paper, all deteriorated, which I used to keep with me on my first year in Batam. All those names are now history (New Berlian!)

During the old days...Batu Ampar jetty time. Teres was this joint named "Berlian" beside present Sinar Bulan hotel years back. One of my favourite haunt. Mammy and the cewek very friendly. This the only joint tat i ever do ST at the joint itself. And another favourite joint of mine was "KTV Angel"...very near to Batu Ampar jetty too....:o Even the mamy i sapu!:D:(

Trenz

06-09-2018, 03:19 PM

Didn't even need to talk much, exchange rate was 10800 opp formosa 10 mins ago when i'm only changing S$100. :eek:

I think the arrow's pointing up towards 11000rp for 1 sgd in 2018.

It goes back to 10780 just now at around 130pm... :D

Now heading for lunch at citywalk,going to try the sushi there. ;)

Black Page

06-09-2018, 09:33 PM

During the old days...Batu Ampar jetty time. Teres was this joint named "Berlian" beside present Sinar Bulan hotel years back. One of my favourite haunt. Mammy and the cewek very friendly. This the only joint tat i ever do ST at the joint itself. And another favourite joint of mine was "KTV Angel"...very near to Batu Ampar jetty too....:o Even the mamy i sapu!:D:(

Your years of experience in Batam are much more than mine. Thumbs up for you. I can only fantasize about how good was the life there, well before I could even IMAGINE there was a place named Batam.

My first time, I felt like venturing in the Far West from Singapore, intimidated by some silly information on the web about how dangerous and sinful it was.
I remember New Berlian, one block from Formosa. The ladies were not the youngest in island (euphemism), but booking was starting from 350k. My first booking girl was from there, and, although she could not win the Miss Indonesia contest, she really pampered me as a king.

nono1973

06-09-2018, 11:14 PM

Those hotels under organization,their price has gone up a bit. Other 3 star older hotels like Utama,Formorsa,Goodway,Nagoya Plz,89, Hana & the rest has come dwn by at an average of 15% over the last few years. My friends once told me,Batam is a place where by many hotels can break even with just abt 65% weekend occupancy,their profit would mainly comes from weekday stayer.

Hehehe...i guess you didnt recce Goodway Hotel for a while,hehehe...it is now closed. :o

http://batam.tribunnews.com/2018/09/05/hotel-goodway-resmi-tutup-setelah-20-tahun-beroperasi-di-batam

After about 20 years,it finally lose it competitiveness.... i think this is a very old hotel (should be more than 20 years) and according to the old Batam thread in this forum,it starts with the name Mandarin Hotel,later becos of some haunting issue,they change their name to Goodway. 20 years later,they are completely out of business.

http://batam.tribunnews.com/2018/09/05/hotel-goodway-batam-tutup-operasional-dulu-bernama-hotel-batam-jaya

https://pixator.org/images/2018/09/06/a1.jpg

I have stayed in the hotel twice...and one of the time was during CNY. More news on Goodway hotel's closure.

http://www.batamnews.co.id/berita-37266-hotel-goodway-tutup-wawako-batam-itu-hal-biasa.html

http://batamnews.co.id/berita-37230-kalah-saing-hotel-goodway-tumbang.html

I have a feeling that it might be renamed and reopen again,hehehe...since this hotel is very near to NED. ;)

3 more very old time hotels Mercure, Novotel and Sari Jaya were also close down this year too. Novotel renamed to Travel Lodge hotel tho.

Hmm...could this part of the reason of the closure? :(

https://pixator.org/images/2018/09/06/a2.jpg

http://batampro.id/dari-lantai-3-hotel-goodway-batam-cewek-cina-lompat-bunuh-diri/

Kaboon

07-09-2018, 12:08 PM

3 more very old time hotels Mercure, Novotel and Sari Jaya were also close down this year too. Novotel renamed to Travel Lodge hotel tho.

I didn't knw Sari Jaya was closed. Few years ago,i used to hear from my supir saying that it used to be owned by a very rich local old man,some years back after the father pass on, his children start squandering all the money away. The piece of land where the hotel is situated is bigger than most other hotels in Batam,i think they might have sold it.

iicycold

07-09-2018, 01:06 PM

Haha, dove into the pool, hit the pool floor hard, cut my lips, chipset my tooth cut on my nose bridge. Looks like i got kneed by someone in a fight. Hahaha

wa! so jia lat ah?! :eek:

hope u r ok nw....nxt time mus careful look b4 u jump... :(

nono1973

07-09-2018, 01:07 PM

Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaG1KZqrLvM

Not too sure how is this movie is going to be like,but well...i am planning to watch it if i have the time and of course provided that i am in Batam during that time. Hehehe...hopefully no one eats and drinks while watching this movie tho,hehehe...i will be heading to a quiet Batam theater (if i am watching it).

While waiting for Predator to "show up" in Batam,hehehe...can go watch Big Brother 大师兄 at BCS mall or Nagoya Hill Mall,hehehe....nice movie,worth every dollar if it's no more than S$4. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DymKJuJQyrw

Its a Chinese movie tho,i would say its a non-stop action movie with a storyline on the educational system,hehehe...people are rating it a 9/10 online,i would say its worth a 7.5/10 tho.

Enjoy!

iicycold

07-09-2018, 02:16 PM

If i am a senior citizen,i will pay S$32 to go via Harbour Bay ferry terminal. I definitely reach my hotel around Nagoya way faster & more efficiently,hehehe...for the last 4 over years,i have been devising the best way for myself to travel around in Batam.

My best way that best suits me, go via Harbour Bay via Horizon (S$48) or Batamfast (S$39),for FREE,hehehe...and then have the hotel pick me up from Harbour Bay and end of my batam trip ,send me back to Harbour Bay,again for all of it free. How much do i save? I stopped counting for nearly 2 years ,hehehe...

aiyo brother,most not senior citizen yet la...but travel 2 btm wit 39 $ 2 HB is still ok 4 me though...lol....good idea! :D

to chiong is need 2 stay ard nagoya area,& not BC area ma....lol

If i have friends with me,i will usually walk over to Ggi hotel to order Gocar costing around 9k rupiah or so to Nagoya area,hehehe...shared by 3 pax including myself,each person just pay around 3k rupiah. Comes out to be the same price as ankor van (walking distance should be quite the same),hehehe...and if i am staying in my regular hotels,fare would be zero rupiah (free pickup/drop-off).

i ask security guard/bell boy help me order go cars sm time instead....lol, but need tip him 10k-20k depend on wich hotel lor....lol...over all stil save la. :p

Hmm...could this part of the reason of the closure? :(

https://pixator.org/images/2018/09/06/a2.jpg

http://batampro.id/dari-lantai-3-hotel-goodway-batam-cewek-cina-lompat-bunuh-diri/

tis one u post look like a ghost in the GW hotel window lei...lol...seventh mth cummin 2 an end tis sunday lo.....lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFbwYwcrPM

miumiu6464

07-09-2018, 07:33 PM

186743

Just had this for dinner. Very nice, can choose the level of spicyness of the chicken.

Restaurant can be found diagonally opposite Barelang Hotel. Meal above for 2 cost 88,000. Totally worth it.

iicycold

07-09-2018, 08:35 PM

https://s1.gifyu.com/images/a2.jpg

Just had this for dinner. Very nice, can choose the level of spicyness of the chicken.

i aso got notice a nice lady handbag...lol :D

janderson

07-09-2018, 09:48 PM

Yes, my friend booked her twice for ST at 600k for up to one hour. Very nice high class type, an undergraduate with a kid. Good quality stuff but do not bargain with her, she will just ignore you thereafter. Drive her own car. Cheers.

Thanks for the info bro. Just wanna confirmed if she's real. Wechat is full of scammers.

pandknight

07-09-2018, 10:15 PM

wa! so jia lat ah?! :eek:

hope u r ok nw....nxt time mus careful look b4 u jump... :(

thanks bro. yup, lips are healed, repaired the chipped tooth and scar on nose healing. just recovering from cough and flu. weather been sucky.

might be going back batam in 2 weeks time.. see how.

fde83

07-09-2018, 10:45 PM

1.5m for 2 to 5hrs

Pussy is made of gold. Must try

OnlyLiveOnce

07-09-2018, 10:50 PM

Pussy is made of gold. Must try

No, just gold plated. More expensive if made of gold.
Better try when still available, haha.

fde83

08-09-2018, 10:20 AM

No, just gold plated.

Really? Then must be double or triple layer of gold plated. Hahaha

zyzzaesthetic

08-09-2018, 10:26 AM

Hi bros and seniors ,

Visiting Batam next week with another friend and we will be staying at Harmoni Hotel My first trip in batam ever.Can anyone advise on any good joints for cewek (Overnight). Need recommendation on massage place , KTV or FL joints if possible. And also any nice place to eat if possible . I know that there is a lot of very experienced seniors that is familiar with cheonging in Batam and would appreciate the valuable info. Thanks in advance for the info that may follow and your effort is deeply appreciated.

miumiu6464

08-09-2018, 11:46 AM

You can try reading up the previous 20-30 pages. As you said, long time cheongsters have already posted their sharing on this forum. Don't waste their effort and simply ask to be spoon-fed.

manicals

08-09-2018, 03:50 PM

After about 20 years,it finally lose it competitiveness.... i think this is a very old hotel (should be more than 20 years) and according to the old Batam thread in this forum,it starts with the name Mandarin Hotel,later becos of some haunting issue,they change their name to Goodway. 20 years later,they are completely out of business.

http://batam.tribunnews.com/2018/09/05/hotel-goodway-batam-tutup-operasional-dulu-bernama-hotel-batam-jaya

https://pixator.org/images/2018/09/06/a1.jpg

I have stayed in the hotel twice...and one of the time was during CNY. More news on Goodway hotel's closure.

http://www.batamnews.co.id/berita-37266-hotel-goodway-tutup-wawako-batam-itu-hal-biasa.html

http://batamnews.co.id/berita-37230-kalah-saing-hotel-goodway-tumbang.html

I have a feeling that it might be renamed and reopen again,hehehe...since this hotel is very near to NED. ;)

3 more very old time hotels Mercure, Novotel and Sari Jaya were also close down this year too. Novotel renamed to Travel Lodge hotel tho.

Btm is heavy rain today until is flooding. :rolleyes:

http://batamnews.co.id/berita-37376-banjir-mengepung-kota-batam-pagi-ini.html

nitecrawllerr

08-09-2018, 04:35 PM

Your years of experience in Batam are much more than mine. Thumbs up for you. I can only fantasize about how good was the life there, well before I could even IMAGINE there was a place named Batam.

My first time, I felt like venturing in the Far West from Singapore, intimidated by some silly information on the web about how dangerous and sinful it was.
I remember New Berlian, one block from Formosa. The ladies were not the youngest in island (euphemism), but booking was starting from 350k. My first booking girl was from there, and, although she could not win the Miss Indonesia contest, she really pampered me as a king.

Back then we cheong like no morrow. Ev weekends. At times switch places btw Tbk n btm. Ceweks at btm spoilt for choice ya. Things were cheap....boking, accomodation. Boking of 2 ceweks at one go was so affordable! Tere were few discoteq. Casino were around too but for a short period.

Most ceweks at N Berlian were milfs. Boking fees quite cheap n reasonable compared to sm other joints. Used to patronise N berlian too. Know the boss Mr Goh quite well.:D Way back one cld bok a cewek for 150-200k rup
:D:(

The ex rate i am getting now is slight better than i used to get late year 2000. But the cost of boking ceweks, meals, accomodation, tpt, far far exceeded my 1998 budget!

Kaboon

10-09-2018, 12:15 AM

While waiting for Predator to "show up" in Batam,hehehe...can go watch Big Brother 大师兄 at BCS mall or Nagoya Hill Mall,hehehe....nice movie,worth every dollar if it's no more than S$4. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DymKJuJQyrw

This movie is good,i'd recommend anyone still in btm to go watch it. An action movie. Too bad the indo version in the video site with bahasa sub u shared before hasn't come out yet,otherwise i'd have watch it my hotel room instead. :D

tis one u post look like a ghost in the GW hotel window lei...lol...seventh mth cummin 2 an end tis sunday lo.....lol

gate of hell closed tonite,u still not back yet? :rolleyes:

fingerlicking

10-09-2018, 03:49 PM

Hi all, i wish to ask what/where is the nearest man spa near to nogaya? hopefully near to harbor bay side

thanks

nono1973

10-09-2018, 04:13 PM

By the way, dear Nono, you know what would be EXTREMELY USEFUL to all visitors, including new ones, almost regulars, expecially returning visitors after a long time?
A list of booking joints (be them named as "massage" or "KTV") kept updated every month, area by area. Not a big work: just a list of names with area where they are located.

This is a good idea and i agree every bit of it. BUT! (hehehe...i talk about this briefly before)

Everytime the list is updated, i got penalized. The forum rules,no ads with contact info that comes in conflict with the forum's business that kept it running (i am saying this in my own words and understanding of the forum rules).

1st, the forum only allows 1 month time frame of editing ONE single post. Everytime the list is updated,i need to either quote the whole post (which by the way, is also against forum rules) or create a new post with the entire list,which is again against the forum rules becos i am not suppose to repeatedly post a single (or more) mongering place with its contact info and details more than once. (yes,i remember someone suggest posting a link but i am talking about updating something new in the same list,so links cant work)

2nd time,i try to do one post one booking joint with full details and yes,its one place one post like i did in for the Batam Food list,hehehe...

https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.php?p=14080222&postcount=34430

...and then later compile it into a list,guess what. There are people who start complaining to the mods that I AM ADVERTISING for a certain booking place/s (and some eateries),hehehe....i think my friend's who were in the Balai threads (they frequent both Balai and Batam) even tells me people are saying i am an OKT or some kind of an agent too,hehehe....

I learned later that this forum is called SBF, its a community where when "if i do it,i'm damned,if i dont do it,i am still damned",hehehe...and i later learned that very people who complained to the Mods were the very people who cloned themselves to start creating trouble in the thread too. (all of them were in my ignore list and one could easily tells them apart base just SOLELY on contribution)

My friends whom i knew in Batam keep teasing me whenever we met,becos base on those complainants in SBF ,i am now looking more like the owner of the WHOLE Batam island,hehehe...the WHOLE island belongs to nono1973,so every details that comes out from what i type in this thread on mongering places become an advertisement,hahaha....doesnt it seems like it?

So what can i do? I decide to just guide the newbie/s the basics i knew. The more in depth stuffs,they will have to figure out themselves as my summaries already "sort of" serve like a guideline. At least if they ever met up with those real agents (who plan to chop them,at the very least they know the right price to pay) or if there's some not-so-good experience,they will at least know how to use their own judgement base on what they have read on my guide/s and summaries. 40 summaries, base on average of 1 month one summary,its about 3.5 years of my own personal experiences,hehehe.... ;)

As of all the situations mentioned and encountered above, it is not easy updating the list according to what i would want it to be,hence i can only provide this below...

(which is why i notice google updates the batam map at about once a year,hehehe...)

https://pixator.org/images/2018/09/07/1Happy8.jpg

https://pixator.org/images/2018/09/07/1WalkthruUtama-Updatedon05.01.2017.jpg

...which i find its the BEST solution (for newbie ,of course). Go to Utama Hotel,walk ONE ROUND around its perimeter, whereby they will at least know how to find their way in way out ; at the same time they wont be able to MISS OUT what they are looking for if they stayed in Formosa hotel (base on my spoiler above).

As for the latest update, forumers will have to read the latest 50 to 70 pages of the thread. And for the more senior forumers (who has ever shared their part/s in the past) who are really looking for the more in-depth info, they will have to go through some readings and use forum PMs.

In conclusion, everyone plays the Batam game differently,my method/s may not be all suitable, and if the majority of the people reading this message wish for an updated cheonging list as like in the past,then the forum mods/admins may have to give me the "rights" to do so and start throwing those complainants PMsss on ME out (sound as if i truly own the whole of Batam). Otherwise, i will keeping those listings in my "wardrobe",hehehe...think of it this way, compiling info and putting them on a list is no easy task whereby it require lots of teamwork effort,imagine every post i made ,there's one complain (i dont know if they even contribute), and i have to remove it...how much time and effort would have gone wasted. And afterwhich, i am damned,hehehe...

Give you a few simple examples, remember Marine Live Sea food restaurant's ordeal,then there's a post i made on Bunga name card with the joint's phone number on it and then there's one whole list of Batam's booking joints name card. (i can see the mod making effort to be fair to everyone and thats no easy work either)

I am more of a Batam Info collector in this thread,so if things cannot work as i hope it would directly, i can only work around it,hehehe....save the right people many trouble/s as well as keeping the thread peaceful. Which i feel best fit in.

* truth to be told,i have in the past indeed thought of collecting a dollar or 2 from each of my Batam friends who joined me in my trips to pay the SBF forum for advertising the WHOLE of Batam. Anyway,its only a quick thought that cross my mind a very long time ago,hehehe...Batam belongs to Indonesia,NOT nono1973 (and i am a Singaporean). :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcKYcg0WR3o

Black Page

10-09-2018, 05:35 PM

Everytime the list is updated, i got penalized. The forum rules,no ads with contact info that comes in conflict with the forum's business that kept it running

1st, the forum only allows 1 month time frame of editing ONE single post. Everytime the list is updated,i need to either quote the whole post (which by the way, is also against forum rules) or create a new post with the entire list,which is again against the forum rules becos i am not suppose to repeatedly post a single (or more) mongering place with its contact info and details more than once. (yes,i remember someone suggest posting a link but i am talking about updating something new in the same list,so links cant work)

I think you are making it more complex than it actually is.

1) In each report, we usually mention the name of a booking joint, or a restaurant, of a disco, of a pub. That's not advertising. It's reporting facts.
I am suggesting to make a list of NAMES, each with the area where they are located. No need to post contact data or more. The name is enough.
No way it could be considered advertising.
The same could be done for hotels or restaurants, but personally I think it is more useful to have the up-to-date list of booking joints (they change every few months).

2) I don't see how someone could complain if you post once a month a report entitled "List of Booking Joints (updated dd/mm/yyyy)". On the contrary, this is the reason why one would like to browse this forum: to find information (besides chitchatting).
I strongly suggest you to do that. I would do that, if I would visit Batam every month, and if I would make a whole tour of all joints (which I don't, as you know).

The format I suggest is the following, extremely simple:

"List of Booking Joints (updated dd/mm/yyyy)"
Miss Candy, behind Utama Hotel, optional comments.
Permata Manis, in front of Formosa Hotel, optional comments.
.........

No need to post phone numbers, photos, price range (which vary often and even vary depending on who is asking). Optional comments should be no more than few words.
Post that once a month, or every few months when you think an update is needed, or edit the last current version if you want to make a minor change few days after posting.
Link that in your signature.
That's it!

Do that, and you really earn the eternal gratitude of everyone here.

storm3

10-09-2018, 07:56 PM

1st, the forum only allows 1 month time frame of editing ONE single post. Everytime the list is updated,i need to either quote the whole post (which by the way, is also against forum rules) or create a new post with the entire list,which is again against the forum rules becos i am not suppose to repeatedly post a single (or more) mongering place with its contact info and details more than once. (yes,i remember someone suggest posting a link but i am talking about updating something new in the same list,so links cant work)

Try using pastebin and post the link here instead?
You have full control of the edits anytime. ;)

Here's an example pastebin link (https://pastebin.com/hwhGL66a).

Anyways, interesting thread. Considering to plan a trip on the next PH.

miumiu6464

10-09-2018, 08:05 PM

I think you are making it more complex than it actually is.

1) In each report, we usually mention the name of a booking joint, or a restaurant, of a disco, of a pub. That's not advertising. It's reporting facts.
I am suggesting to make a list of NAMES, each with the area where they are located. No need to post contact data or more. The name is enough.
No way it could be considered advertising.
The same could be done for hotels or restaurants, but personally I think it is more useful to have the up-to-date list of booking joints (they change every few months).

2) I don't see how someone could complain if you post once a month a report entitled "List of Booking Joints (updated dd/mm/yyyy)". On the contrary, this is the reason why one would like to browse this forum: to find information (besides chitchatting).
I strongly suggest you to do that. I would do that, if I would visit Batam every month, and if I would make a whole tour of all joints (which I don't, as you know).

The format I suggest is the following, extremely simple:

"List of Booking Joints (updated dd/mm/yyyy)"
Miss Candy, behind Utama Hotel, optional comments.
Permata Manis, in front of Formosa Hotel, optional comments.
.........

No need to post phone numbers, photos, price range (which vary often and even vary depending on who is asking). Optional comments should be no more than few words.
Post that once a month, or every few months when you think an update is needed, or edit the last current version if you want to make a minor change few days after posting.
Link that in your signature.
That's it!

Lol.. try taking a look at the Balai thread. Just posting girls photo only with no joint or contact number listed also get warning.

What you suggested used to be the directory of Geylang, which lorong, which joint and the house girls there. That's how sammyboy started in the 1990s. Even before they moved to Delphi Forums and the current server now.

I would suggest doing an off-site list and link it in the sigfile and the author will have control of the content. But, it may be branded as an advertisement for the off-site list owner though.

Like nono said, Damm if I do, Damm if I don't.