Category 'Indonesia'

Bintan Island is part of the Riau Islands of Indonesia and the capital is Tanjung Pinang. It is located less than 40 km from Singapore. Although it is larger than Batam, it is less polulated. Bintan resorts are popular with the Spa facilities as well as the long stretch of beach. Food from the resorts [...]

Accommodation shown here is Mayang Sari Resort & Spa, which offer higher class accommodations. Food from the resorts are expensive but there are frequent shuttle bus that brings guest to the town for shopping and dining. The bus fare is around S$2 per trip. The currency used is Singapore Dollar. The beach is just in [...]

Bintan Island is part of the Riau Islands of Indonesia and the capital is Tanjung Pinang. It is located less than 40 km from Singapore. Although it is larger than Batam, it is less polulated. Bintan resorts are popular with the Spa facilities as well as the long stretch of beach.  Food from the resorts [...]

I like the 1 day tour to inner Bali where I saw active volcano, paddi fields, Bali dance, silver & batik workshop, temples & art gallery.  But I don’t like the street sellers in Bali (other than the hotel staff). Many sellers will come around us & force us to buy buy buy … the [...]

Stayed in Bali Dynasty in October 2005. Service was great & place was not crowded as it was the time after the 1st bali bombing. We found this hotel to be very good but quite a distance to walk to the Kuta shopping area (about 20 to 30mins).  The staff were very friendly & nice [...]