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[nitecrawllerr]

Originally Posted by Black Page

I would take ojek or even go on foot, if I did not have my heavy luggage! You know me: I avoid taxi whenever I can. I walk or take ojek

U avoided supir cos of cost or? For me i find them irritating. Fm the point they picked me up till the point i alighted, they kept asking " Bang mau mei mei? Cantik cantik muda muda." At time i just ignore him by speaking Mandarin over the phone while in the cab.

[Hitlerr]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Interesting shop,that deals with some live firing arms in Batam,hehehe....

It caught my attention....

I think they might be air rifles tho,hehehe...

May I know where this is?

[fde83]

In btm u can play paintball, cart racing even dirt bike riding.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by nitecrawllerr

U avoided supir cos of cost or? For me i find them irritating. Fm the point they picked me up till the point i alighted, they kept asking " Bang mau mei mei? Cantik cantik muda muda." At time i just ignore him by speaking Mandarin over the phone while in the cab.

I take my taxi from the checkin entrance of Harbour Bay. This avoids those aggressive drivers who are waiting for people just arrived from ferry.
The reason why I do that, actually, is not about drivers: the first thing I do when I arrive is to checkin for my return, so that I am sure to have a seat at the time I need and I have boarding pass ready (I am always in hurry on my last day).

I step out with my luggage and someone immediately asks me "taxi?".
While we load luggage on car I am sure to confirm "50k ok?" with the driver. I always get back a smile and "okkkkk!!".

Indonesian are always very chatty. Asking "where you going?" is like saying "hello", not perceived as an intrusion into our privacy.
Sooner or later, the question "ladies???" comes, but I stop it with "Banyak cewek. Teman. Saya banyak kali di Batam". I am not sure that is a good Indonesian, but it is very effective to stop immediately the offering for services.
About the rest, I don't mind talking about anything with my limited words of Bahasa with the driver during the 10 minutes from HB to Formosa. I am on holiday. The local folks are part of the scene.

[cleyeo]

Actually, to me it is just a matter of preferences. Honestly, I don't compare its price (going to BC of HB). I prefer BC bcs I still can have my last shopping at BC before getting the ferry back. As for HB, pardon my say,, it is like dead town, except in the evening where the seafood centre open.

As for taking cab, from BC to Nagoya, about 70K. from HB to Nagoya about 50K.

I tried gojek before, but it would be my first and my last. The gojek man wanted me to put on helmet, I saw the helmet,, OMG,, REALLY DIRTY. I refused to put it on but he said it is a must unless I am willing to pay penalty if he get caught by police.

Again, it jst a preferences. no other reason.

[nehcaw]

I came back from Batam yesterday, my first trip. Thanks to all the contributors here, as all the info were invaluable in getting myself prepared to what I should expect.

DAY 1
This was a 2D1N trip, I left Friday around noon and came back on Saturday late afternoon/early evening. I landed in Batam around 12:45pm. As suggested, I immediately went to the check-in counter and got my boarding pass for the return ferry. As I was walking out, a scooter guy asked where I was going, I told him where and ask how much, he said Rp20k. It seem reasonable, not knowing anything else, off we went to Formosa. I checked in at the hotel, filled out the membership form, left my backpack at the room and went directly to check out the surroundings. I changed S$ at one of the money changers across from Formosa at a rate of 10400 (third shop from the left, viewed from Formosa).

I went to check out the Paragon@Nagoya hotel. As the photo of the rooms looked pretty good on Agoda.com, I almost booked this hotel. But decided not to as I was not able to find any reviews of this hotel on SBF. So, I wanted to check it out myself. I am glad I didn’t book a room there. The staff were nice enough to show me some rooms. The rooms they showed me were small, some had no windows, and the rooms all had an odd smell. The lobby was tiny as well. The only redeeming value of this hotel is that it is right across from Sekar (New Berry), and cheap (I believe on Agoda it was around S$28 per night for a room with queen size bed).

After checking out Paragon, I started my tour of booking joints. This was about 1:45PM on Friday. While I had marked about 6 booking joints on my Google Map, I decided to just visit 3 of them. This was the advice I got from someone, which I think made a lot of sense for a noob.

Since I was already across the street from Sekar, that’s where I started. There were 6 girls only. Okt said many got booked already because it was Friday. 2 out of 6 looked decent, a lighter complexion Chinese speaking girl and a darker syt who looked really young and a tad too skinny. I was quoted prices of 1.1juta and 1.3 juta. I said that I would look around some more. He followed me out, seemed eager to make a deal and asked how much would I pay. I never gave him a figure, as I was determined to check out other joints. But knowing that most likely I would have less bargaining power if I were to return. Well, so be it.

Next was Happy 8, just 2 minutes walk away. This place had about 15 to 20 girls, the quoted prices ranged from 800k to 1.6juta. None of the girls looked appetizing to me. The 2 mamas gave me their biz cards as I Ieft.

I walked to MM next. This is a bit further out. On my map, I had marked Bali Hotel as the landmark for MM, as it was said that MM is across from the hotel. Very true, right across from the hotel. There was MM Massage and right next to it, MM Salon. I walked into the massage, okt greeted me. He pressed the ringer to get the girls to come out and sit on the benches, 8 girls in total. Two looked very attractive, both were trying to get my attention, both syt type, one looked a tad heavier than the other one, but had bigger boobs. Ultimately I picked the skinnier one as she had that look that i really liked. I was quoted 1.3juta, but was able to get her for 1 juta. I asked her to go to my room at 5pm. Okt asked for Rp50k taxi fare to send the girl there, I rejected, as I don’t remember reading anything about this on SBF. I finally gave in and we agreed on Rp30k.

Along the way, constantly there were people asking if I wanted taxi or a ride. Good thing no one followed me and pestering me as I read from some postings here.


....Continue on next post for Part 2

[nehcaw]

DAY 1.....Part 2
I wanted a clean massage before the booking girl shows up, so I went to Thai Odyssey across from Nagoya Mall for a two hour session. They had a 20% off promotion, I think I was charged 280k for the two hour session. The massage was decent, nothing to shout about. Any other suggestions?

I walked back to Formosa after the session, bought some snacks and condoms at the lobby shop. I actually was not sure if the girl would provide condoms, as I don’t remember reading about this. I decided just to buy it anyways (I am glad I did, as my girl didn’t have any!).

The girls was right on time. She was very cute in her body hugging cotton knit dress and sneakers. Casual and yet stylish. Without heels, she was a bit on the short side, about 155cm. We chit chatted, with the help of Google Translate, to build up some rapport. I found out that she started working 3 months ago and came to Batam from Palemdang. Not sure if that is true but it doesn’t matter.

We did the dirty deed after the “get to know each other” session. She didn’t feel like a pro and I had to guide her a bit. She didn’t want to do bj (covered or not), and I was thinking, great, princess sickness here it goes. I voiced my displeasure, but she said she can kiss it. WTF? Anyway, she sai nai and we continued. Other than the no bj part, the rest of the session was not bad. I considered sending her back, but then what? I decided to wait and see. Bros, what would you guys do in this situation?

We cuddled, took a nap and went out to dinner at around 8:00. She said she like seafood, I told her to take me to where ever she wanted to go and we ended up at the Windsor food court. She ordered for us, crab, seafood tom yum soup, veggies, fried little octopus. I am not sure if there were other sections in the food court, but we sat in the open air court around a stage, where there was a “hostess/presenter” singing both Chinese and Indonesian songs. This setup is not unlike the Satay club area at the Lau Pa Sat at night, where as soon as you walk in, there were people trying to get you to sit at certain table and hand you their menu. The food was pretty good.

Afterwards, we went to a KTV (family KTV) around the Nagoya mall and sang our hearts out for a couple of hours.

Back to my room and after a bit of relaxation, we started our 2nd round. This time things were a lot different. She was much more into it now than in the afternoon. Now, she is willing to do bbbj and everything else I wanted. Perhaps it was because we had spent more time together and gotten to know each other better. She had as much of a good time as I did, if you get my meaning.

----continue to Part 3

[nehcaw]

DAY 2
The next morning we had our third session, which was on par with the previous night’s session. We were both satisfied, very satisfied. She did not want to have breakfast. So, I sent her on her way at around 9 and tipped her 200k.

Knowing they stop serving breakfast at 10 in the lobby restaurant, I went to have breakfast and came back to plan my remaining time at Batam. I was deciding between Octopuss and New Spa. Decided on New Spa because I read many threads posted around Oct/Nov 2017 saying something like many girls from Octopuss and venus all went to New Spa.

Prior to the trip, I downloaded the Go-Jek app and I thought I would give it a try. From Formosa to New Spa, Rp3,000. It is cheap for sure, but I am not sure about the "public use helmet".

I got to New Spa about 12:30pm, the hostess lady said the 1st shift came in at 11AM and the next shift would come in at 1. She asked me do I want to wait for the 1pm shift to come before picking a girl or do I want to see who are still available. I checked the currently available ladies on her iPad (she showed me 4). She highly recommended a nice looking young girl, with light complexion. I got the topless massage/hj package for about 450k. The hostess took me to the room and I waited for the girl to show up. When she showed up, it was a pleasant surprise. She was much better looking than the pics. When she took off her top, my jaw dropped. She had a perky large-B cup boobs with light brown nips. A little baby fat tummy. She kept on her short mini skirt. Good massage skills and many a times, her boobs brushed against me. Time to flip and go for the hj. I waited for her to pop the fj question. She didn’t. We were like 5 minutes into the hj session and I couldn’t wait any longer, so I asked her. To cut the long story short, we settled on 400k tip for the fj. (I know, some of you might think this is the carrot head price...but my little head was taking over my big head at that point. I really wanted to bonk her) But I was not disappointed. It was a great session. She was soaking wet and came a couple of times. After that great session, I used the spa facility to relax and kill some time. There were hardly anyone. So, I don’t know what the hostess lady was talking about, that many 11am shift girls got picked already.

After leaving New Spa, I had something to eat at a bak kut teh place around the corner from Batam City Hotel. It was ok. Headed to Harbour Bay via Go-Jek (Rp 9,000) afterwards. Got to the ferry building just in time as heavy rain started as soon as I got off the scooter.

Overall, I think it was a good first trip. I could have bargained better and explored around a bit more. Wait until next time.

END

[hawkeye007]

Originally Posted by cleyeo

Actually, to me it is just a matter of preferences. Honestly, I don't compare its price (going to BC of HB). I prefer BC bcs I still can have my last shopping at BC before getting the ferry back. As for HB, pardon my say,, it is like dead town, except in the evening where the seafood centre open.

As for taking cab, from BC to Nagoya, about 70K. from HB to Nagoya about 50K.

I tried gojek before, but it would be my first and my last. The gojek man wanted me to put on helmet, I saw the helmet,, OMG,, REALLY DIRTY. I refused to put it on but he said it is a must unless I am willing to pay penalty if he get caught by police.

Again, it jst a preferences. no other reason.

Don’t take Gojek then, take GoCar instead. It’s an average of 25-30k to go from Nagoya area to Batam Centre.

[nono1973]

Hmm...2 way trip cost...hehehe...interesting,safe and sound,no need to bargain,no need to afraid of getting lost...hehehe...

Free pick up service from Da Vienna hotel,hehehehe...its only pick up for Da Vienna tho,not for 2 way trip.

Price looks fine,hehehe...especially when its free.

My friends tell me Batam City Hotel also have similar offer,but i have not tested it yet.

[pandknight]

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[nitecrawllerr]

Originally Posted by Black Page

I take my taxi from the checkin entrance of Harbour Bay. This avoids those aggressive drivers who are waiting for people just arrived from ferry.
The reason why I do that, actually, is not about drivers: the first thing I do when I arrive is to checkin for my return, so that I am sure to have a seat at the time I need and I have boarding pass ready (I am always in hurry on my last day).

I step out with my luggage and someone immediately asks me "taxi?".
While we load luggage on car I am sure to confirm "50k ok?" with the driver. I always get back a smile and "okkkkk!!

I can ustand their aggressiveness. Earning a living. Diff country diff culture. In msia taxis dont behave like tat. Actually nowadays taxis behaviour acceptable though at times quite annoying. Those days when teres no HB we have to alight at batu ampar jetty. KNN..really like cowboy town. Those taxis no diff than holligans.

[PowerBenz]

Originally Posted by nehcaw

DAY 1.....Part 2
I wanted a clean massage before the booking girl shows up, so I went to Thai Odyssey across from Nagoya Mall for a two hour session. They had a 20% off promotion, I think I was charged 280k for the two hour session. The massage was decent, nothing to shout about. Any other suggestions?

I walked back to Formosa after the session, bought some snacks and condoms at the lobby shop. I actually was not sure if the girl would provide condoms, as I don’t remember reading about this. I decided just to buy it anyways (I am glad I did, as my girl didn’t have any!).

The girls was right on time. She was very cute in her body hugging cotton knit dress and sneakers. Casual and yet stylish. Without heels, she was a bit on the short side, about 155cm. We chit chatted, with the help of Google Translate, to build up some rapport. I found out that she started working 3 months ago and came to Batam from Palemdang. Not sure if that is true but it doesn’t matter.

We did the dirty deed after the “get to know each other” session. She didn’t feel like a pro and I had to guide her a bit. She didn’t want to do bj (covered or not), and I was thinking, great, princess sickness here it goes. I voiced my displeasure, but she said she can kiss it. WTF? Anyway, she sai nai and we continued. Other than the no bj part, the rest of the session was not bad. I considered sending her back, but then what? I decided to wait and see. Bros, what would you guys do in this situation?

We cuddled, took a nap and went out to dinner at around 8:00. She said she like seafood, I told her to take me to where ever she wanted to go and we ended up at the Windsor food court. She ordered for us, crab, seafood tom yum soup, veggies, fried little octopus. I am not sure if there were other sections in the food court, but we sat in the open air court around a stage, where there was a “hostess/presenter” singing both Chinese and Indonesian songs. This setup is not unlike the Satay club area at the Lau Pa Sat at night, where as soon as you walk in, there were people trying to get you to sit at certain table and hand you their menu. The food was pretty good.

Afterwards, we went to a KTV (family KTV) around the Nagoya mall and sang our hearts out for a couple of hours.

Back to my room and after a bit of relaxation, we started our 2nd round. This time things were a lot different. She was much more into it now than in the afternoon. Now, she is willing to do bbbj and everything else I wanted. Perhaps it was because we had spent more time together and gotten to know each other better. She had as much of a good time as I did, if you get my meaning.

----continue to Part 3

Firstly Grand paragon is a new budget hotel and the hotel is great and cozy..The smelly you refering is the smell from the wooden wood...2ndly MM is a joint to avoid because their girls is highly well known to give problem..You are lucky that your girl is ok..3rdly i will never ask the girl to bring me to a place that wanted to go for seafood..Its your choice of spenting your money...Btw to a newbie you can locate this few joints is already not bad..Too bad you did not visit bunga as there are alot of new syt there just recruited by the mummy...Give it a try at bunga as their girl are not bad..

[PowerBenz]

Originally Posted by nehcaw

DAY 2
The next morning we had our third session, which was on par with the previous night’s session. We were both satisfied, very satisfied. She did not want to have breakfast. So, I sent her on her way at around 9 and tipped her 200k.

Knowing they stop serving breakfast at 10 in the lobby restaurant, I went to have breakfast and came back to plan my remaining time at Batam. I was deciding between Octopuss and New Spa. Decided on New Spa because I read many threads posted around Oct/Nov 2017 saying something like many girls from Octopuss and venus all went to New Spa.

Prior to the trip, I downloaded the Go-Jek app and I thought I would give it a try. From Formosa to New Spa, Rp3,000. It is cheap for sure, but I am not sure about the "public use helmet".

I got to New Spa about 12:30pm, the hostess lady said the 1st shift came in at 11AM and the next shift would come in at 1. She asked me do I want to wait for the 1pm shift to come before picking a girl or do I want to see who are still available. I checked the currently available ladies on her iPad (she showed me 4). She highly recommended a nice looking young girl, with light complexion. I got the topless massage/hj package for about 450k. The hostess took me to the room and I waited for the girl to show up. When she showed up, it was a pleasant surprise. She was much better looking than the pics. When she took off her top, my jaw dropped. She had a perky large-B cup boobs with light brown nips. A little baby fat tummy. She kept on her short mini skirt. Good massage skills and many a times, her boobs brushed against me. Time to flip and go for the hj. I waited for her to pop the fj question. She didn’t. We were like 5 minutes into the hj session and I couldn’t wait any longer, so I asked her. To cut the long story short, we settled on 400k tip for the fj. (I know, some of you might think this is the carrot head price...but my little head was taking over my big head at that point. I really wanted to bonk her) But I was not disappointed. It was a great session. She was soaking wet and came a couple of times. After that great session, I used the spa facility to relax and kill some time. There were hardly anyone. So, I don’t know what the hostess lady was talking about, that many 11am shift girls got picked already.

After leaving New Spa, I had something to eat at a bak kut teh place around the corner from Batam City Hotel. It was ok. Headed to Harbour Bay via Go-Jek (Rp 9,000) afterwards. Got to the ferry building just in time as heavy rain started as soon as I got off the scooter.

Overall, I think it was a good first trip. I could have bargained better and explored around a bit more. Wait until next time.

END

For New Spa i think the hostess you are refering to is called annie if im not wrong...Btw new spa package is 450 but there is a discount given which make it 360 in total...I think they did not tell you about it..Why you dont take go car instead of taking gojek?? Go car going aroubd nagoya area is only 9000-10000...I would suggest you to take go car..And for gojek app using on 7 april they are giving 3 free trip when you use their app..

[BFOMF5]

Utama area update
98 forecourt under Reno.