Restaurants are closed on Monday because usually we rarely go there. We usually just get foods on the streets (and it tastes better and cheaper). Batam is stated as "Industrial city" as there are many of industries located here. Tourists locations are rare here. I suggest do shopping or spa here, it costs way WAY cheaper than on Singapore.
Hi, been a few years since I was in Batam (2016) but there are many American, European and Singaporean businesses there that are involved in manufacturing and the oil and gas industry. As such there are actually (or was) quite a sizeable expat community. Although I wasn't based on the island I spent enough time there to see most of it. If you saw the reservoir in the centre of the island you wouldn't drink the water either. Apart from being a "cheap" alternative to Singapore there isn't much to do there.
Well, I can't really answer this for you, each person has their own likes and dislikes. We enjoyed it. Sure, it's not a destination of the year, but as a quick weekend getaway is good enough.
Thanks for the review
I very much appreciate this video! I could have gotten myself in trouble without it. Thanks :)
Glad I could help!
Restaurants are closed on Monday because usually we rarely go there. We usually just get foods on the streets (and it tastes better and cheaper). Batam is stated as "Industrial city" as there are many of industries located here. Tourists locations are rare here. I suggest do shopping or spa here, it costs way WAY cheaper than on Singapore.
Hi, been a few years since I was in Batam (2016) but there are many American, European and Singaporean businesses there that are involved in manufacturing and the oil and gas industry. As such there are actually (or was) quite a sizeable expat community. Although I wasn't based on the island I spent enough time there to see most of it. If you saw the reservoir in the centre of the island you wouldn't drink the water either. Apart from being a "cheap" alternative to Singapore there isn't much to do there.
Nice video....the empty box of cake was funny but why not even a bit of smile 😄 😀
she wanted more cake :)
I 1st visit batam Oct 2023 fall in love as good as Singapore if not better❤ n cheaper
Hello,
Great video !
Which area do you recommend to stay near convenience stores, street food markets and attractions ?
Thank you very much.
If you come now, there are more attractions and foods you can try
Show more of the place 😳
Waste everywhere. On the beaches, the rivers, everywhere plastic.
You need only go to most expensive resort hotels, nothing else can you get on the cheapest part of the island , do not be hypocrite, that is all !
sure...
Is batam worth a visit... Or not really? Doesn't seem charming that much and the malls aren't that appealing. Cheers
I'm sure much has changed over these 3 years
@@A2KMedia that doesn't really answer my question at all lol
Well, I can't really answer this for you, each person has their own likes and dislikes. We enjoyed it. Sure, it's not a destination of the year, but as a quick weekend getaway is good enough.
@@A2KMedia ok thanks . I feel it's prob not worth the bother compared to many other places
Great, now all those Russians/Eastern Europeans are going to swap it just like Turkey, Dubai, Thailand & Goa/India . ( Just joking guys- chill out 😂).
Talkin too much