The next morning, we had the option of having our breakfast, which was served between 6.30am and 10.30am, at Karang (AYANA Segara), Padi (AYANA Resort) or To’Ge (Rimba). Since Karang was just downstairs, that made the most sense, plus the interior looked comparatively more modern. There was a substantial variety of items in the buffet … More Review: AYANA Segara Hotel (Bali, Indonesia) – Part 2
A one-night stay in Bali over the weekend would typically be an unfathomable itinerary for my husband and I, but the phrase “never say never” comes to mind in this particular instance. As he really wanted to catch the finals of an e-sports competition, we pulled together to somehow make this trip happen 😀 Thanks … More Review: AYANA Segara Hotel (Bali, Indonesia) – Part 1
Itsumo Tart is a quaint dessert cafe specializing in tarts, tea and soft serve ice cream. With two outlets across the country, the one my husband, our friends and I visited was located in Batam near Grand Batam shopping mall. After a stint of back-to-back cafe-hopping the day before, we managed to squeeze in one … More Review: Itsumo Tart Cafe, Jl. Komp. Penuin Centre (Batam, Indonesia)
Having just concluded a relaxing massage session at Eska Wellness Spa, my husband and I, along with our friends, were about to wrap up our day chilling here at Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge. This bar is located atop Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay, well within walking distance of the Harbour Bay ferry terminal. We … More Review: Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)
Following a whole day of cafe-hopping and lots of eating, it was time for a nice massage to wind down. My husband, our friends and I made a prior reservation here the moment we arrived at Harbour Bay ferry terminal as this outlet was conveniently located in the adjacent Bayfront shopping mall. Eska Wellness has … More Review: Eska Wellness Spa, Bayfront Shopping Mall Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)
This local seafood restaurant is situated along the edge of the island of Batam so customers can look forward to enjoying breathtaking views of the sea as they dine. My husband and I came here for dinner with our friends, and as one of them is acquainted with the restaurant owner, he managed to get … More Review: Kelong Baba Restaurant By Kelong Shangrila Tj. Pinang, Kompleks Green Bay Kav.Kelong Tiban (Batam, Indonesia)
This cafe was the third stop that my husband, our friends and I visited on the first day of our Batam trip (the first two were Hoods Coffee Cafe and Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe). It was super crowded when we arrived so we had to wait at a table outside. Some customers were smoking nearby, … More Review: Anchor Cafe & Roastery, Dermaga Culinary Paradise (Batam, Indonesia)
After our first stop at Hoods Coffee Cafe on this Batam cafe-hopping trip, my husband, our friends and I made our way to this next cafe on our friend’s list (: Note that they have two outlets at different locations so do check that you’re headed to the one you have in mind. The interior … More Review: Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe, Agung Toyota Batam Centre (Batam, Indonesia)
This Batam trip I was on with my husband and friends was largely a cafe-hopping trip, with our first stop being Hoods Coffee! I was so caught up with whole experience that I forgot to properly document what all of us ordered, so the section below with our orders only entails my best guesstimate (couldn’t … More Review: Hoods Coffee Cafe, Jl. Kw. Industri Tunas (Batam, Indonesia)
As my husband and I were having a short getaway in Batam with some of our friends, I did some research on the hotels there and came across this option. A few minutes ride away from the Harbour Bay ferry terminal, this hotel was reasonably priced and had an updated, modern look about it. Since … More Review: Four Points Hotel By Sheraton (Batam, Indonesia)
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