Batam

[Pazhalis]

Went to Octopuss spa. Loved the ambiance but it was a bit crowded and I had to wait for 30 minutes.

Chose the cheapest option which came to 35-40 SGD (does not have jacuzzi).

The massage was quite good and the girl was slim and decent looking. Happy ending included. But I couldn't cum due to exhaustion and asked the girl to stop after some time.

Will choose the jacuzzi option on my next visit.

Sorry for late report. The one thing that hasn't changed in batam is the shit internet. And local WiFi blocks this site.

The Airbnb I stayed in showed 20 Mbps on speedtest. And this site was not blocked.

[Black Page]

And as of 17th July indo is requiring a pcr test before arrival.

Only for those few ones who are not vaccinated and have no valid reason for that:
https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/n...er-2021#_blank

[TheDirtyBeast]

I forgot to mention. There is no more visa exemption for batam. It's a 500 k entrance fee now.

And as of 17th July indo is requiring a pcr test before arrival.

[TheDirtyBeast]

Sorry for late report. The one thing that hasn't changed in batam is the shit internet. And local WiFi blocks this site.

Not much to share unfortunately. The dreaded batam belly hit me on the second day and pretty much sidelined me for the week.

Dating apps aren't as successful here as but you can still find them on wechat easy enough thru people nearby.

The prices seem to have increased quite dramatically from last I remembered. Most are asking at 700 k to 1 m St 1 pop. 1.5 m to 2.5 m LT. But capped at 3 shots. Maybe it's the lack of supply that's driving prices up. Didn't partake in any from wechat.

I did take a recommendation from a grab driver for a massage place. Lavender Massage near nagoya food court. 200 k for the massage. 500 k tip for the girl. Forgot what these places were like. Literally a mattress and pillow on the floor. At least there was a shower.

Select your girls from a photo album. All of them were under 25 I would say. And about 10 to choose from.

And those who liked to go over to batam for raw sex. Those days are over I think. All insisted on rubbers, which was not the case 3 years ago.

[Pazhalis]

Harbourfront (SG) was quite crowded. Ferry services seemed restored to normal. Landed in Batam central and checked into an Airbnb.

Matched with a few girls on Tinder. As expected, they turned out to be working girls, asking me to visit their bar (to buy them free drinks).

Met this half-African chick at Cock and Bull bar. Bought her a couple of drinks and played pool. The scene was not very happening, so I left.

Went to Hom Bar nearby. Was full of white dudes who danced and played pool with local girls, smooching and heavy grinding on the dance floor. Saw a guy leave with a bar girl in a cab. Felt optimistic, but decided to visit some other day as I was too tired.

Recommendations for massage places in Batam? Any help would be appreciated.

I live in Singapore, and wanted to explore Batam. But its really difficult to get info on current situation. My interests are mostly freelancers, KTVs and dance clubs (I like to dance, LOL). Moreover, if there any local members who want to hang out, I can reciprocate in Singapore. I am 45 year old working in business. I can give you color on Korea, Hong Kong and China. Thank you.

[Black Page]

I live in Singapore, and wanted to explore Batam. But its really difficult to get info on current situation. My interests are mostly freelancers, KTVs and dance clubs (I like to dance, LOL). Moreover, if there any local members who want to hang out, I can reciprocate in Singapore. I am 45 year old working in business. I can give you color on Korea, Hong Kong and China. Thank you.

I can't wait to go back and see what changed. If things go as I plan, I will be there in October. I will report duly.

What I know about the current situation is not much and not verified, however:
- Formosa is closed, probably forever (end of an era);
- immigration restrictions between SIN and BTM have been lifted, nearly fully (check official web sites for details);
- ferry service is near to be fully restored, even between HF and HB, which are the best connecting points; fares are much higher than before, and won't go down until regular business as before will be not regained;
- I asked many about P1, P2, P3 discos, but I got no reliable feedback; they were my favourite places to hunt at night; sadly, with COVID, a disco is not the safest place to go...
- massage places are slowly reopening.

My understanding is that for a while there will be much less tourists, much less available resources, and therefore more opportunities for those who know how to move around, but also more difficult for those who do not know. I hope it will get back wilder as ten years ago. Who knows...

[Singp Guy]

I live in Singapore, and wanted to explore Batam. But its really difficult to get info on current situation. My interests are mostly freelancers, KTVs and dance clubs (I like to dance, LOL). Moreover, if there any local members who want to hang out, I can reciprocate in Singapore. I am 45 year old working in business. I can give you color on Korea, Hong Kong and China. Thank you.

[Sargent 50]

Anyone with updated restrictions on the ferry, and if you still have to stay on your resort?

[Black Page]

However, Singapore still enforces quarantine on entry. Still impossible to hop back and forth by ferry in 45 minutes between Singapore and Batam...

News on the way also on that side.

[Black Page]

Black Page:
"as of today there is NO free travel between Batam and Singapore"

Things are moving:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia...rivals-2577231

However, Singapore still enforces quarantine on entry. Still impossible to hop back and forth by ferry in 45 minutes between Singapore and Batam...

[Black Page]

I read somewhere that, as of 1st of March, Singapore has allowed ferries to resume service to Batam and Bingtang. They will be treated as Vaccinated Travel Sea-Lanes. Is that true? This is awesome if it's true. Anyone on the ground wish to take one for the team? Thanks.Funman13.

Besides reading news somewhere, why don't you also scroll down just 2 posts before writing yours and read what others have written on this same forum? Nothing awesome for the moment. VTL = Travel BUBBLE = no fun for hobbists. (bubble is a bubble)

Expat American:
"Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but currently if you go to Batam you are restricted to your resort only. You can't go in the town to the usual booking places, spas or discos (if they even still exist)."

Black Page:
"as of today there is NO free travel between Batam and Singapore"

[WingZero94]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sing...feb-25-2502096

Updated travel news on Batam.

[FunMan13]

I read somewhere that, as of 1st of March, Singapore has allowed ferries to resume service to Batam and Bingtang. They will be treated as Vaccinated Travel Sea-Lanes. Is that true? This is awesome if it's true. Anyone on the ground wish to take one for the team? Thanks.

Funman13.

[WingZero94]

Yes, as of today there is NO free travel between Batam and Singapore. To enhance my pain, I have asked one of my local friends about discos and she said all is open and "everything normal". No foreigners, but Indo live their life there.

The only good point I see is that, the day I will be able to take a ferry from HF and cross the border, I imagine that it will be kind of virgin land, where bule will be again chased as 20 years ago. Maybe.

I am hoping some of these places are absolutely starving for foreigner money and services become exponentially better than before.

[Black Page]

You can't go in the town to the usual booking places, spas or discos (if they even still exist).

Yes, as of today there is NO free travel between Batam and Singapore. To enhance my pain, I have asked one of my local friends about discos and she said all is open and "everything normal". No foreigners, but Indo live their life there.

The only good point I see is that, the day I will be able to take a ferry from HF and cross the border, I imagine that it will be kind of virgin land, where bule will be again chased as 20 years ago. Maybe.