TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As an archipelagic country, Indonesia boasts some of the world's most stunning beaches, and Batam is one of the provinces that boasts such a feature. Located in the Riau Islands, ...

Kelong: Wooden traps to catch crab or prawn at the fishermen village. ( Kelong: Wooden traps to catch crab or prawn at the fishermen village. ( While in Batam, I took the opportunity to visit Melur ...

TEMPO.CO, Batam - The police confirmed that tourists in Rempang Island could still visit the beaches on Batam's resort island located in Riau Islands Province. Rempang is one of the beach destinations ...

Going on holiday is Singaporeans’ favourite past-time, and sometimes it can seem like the further and more exotic the destination, the better. Except that your wallet will be squealing in pain each ...

Batam is kinda like a mash-up of JB and Bintan all in one… Except maybe even better. Not only are there heaps of cheap and actually nice hotels to choose from in the built-up areas (can’t say the same ...

A young woman wanted to enjoy her birthday in Batam with some friends, but she ended up in the hospital instead. In a TikTok video on Dec 3, Natalie said she felt her face "ballooning" after ...

Think quick vacay, think Batam. The largest city of Riau Islands is not just about resorts. From golf courses (there are 7!) to food haunts (lots and lots) to shopping destinations (both malls and ...

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My perfect itinerary for a seven-day visit to BaliPlanning a trip to the island requires careful consideration to ensure a comprehensive adventure. Here's what I'd recommend. River cruising keeps ...

Fishing is becoming a meager profession in Indonesia’s industrial and resort hub of Batam. Satellite imagery shows that only 1.5% of the island’s landmass still retains mangrove habitat. Construction ...