From Singapore, Batam is a mere ferry ride away. So, if you’re planning a trip to Batam and wondering how to spend one day on this island, here’s a guide we have for you. As soon as you arrive in ...

Batam is much more than just a hub for Singapore. The island lures visitors with an array of fun activities and culinary delights to satisfy your taste buds. So if you're planning a trip to the island ...

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE - Singaporean manager Zheng Huang was shocked to find his round-trip ferry ticket to Indonesia's Batam island had soared to more than $70 over the past two years. The 53-year-old ...

KOH SAMUI – Budget airline Scoot on March 5 announced direct flights from Singapore to Koh ... They rode to the Thai island and back on a 10-day road trip that included Perak and Kuala Lumpur ...

Thanks to its proximity to Singapore ... island, is a serene escape, about a two-hour drive from Batam. For those cycling, remember to start early to avoid the midday sun. The round-trip is ...

Similar to Singapore ... day to barely 50,000 rupiah ($3). Awang Gafar, 67, collects shrimp at the south end of Batam. In the 1980s, he says, those waters easily yielded 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of shrimp a ...

Depending on your destination and ferry operator, it’ll take about 1 to 2 hours and cost about $80+ or so for a return trip. Yup, it’s so easy to get to that you don’t need a long weekend. Heck, with ...