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🇸🇬🇮🇩 Annual Indonesia Escape: The Ultimate No-BS Guide

As a Singaporean’s backyard paradise, Indonesia is perfect for a side trip if you’re visiting SG—chill vibes, but watch out for pitfalls! 🕵️‍♀️ After realizing I’ve unintentionally visited Indonesia every July (thanks, passport stamps!), here’s my raw take on Batam—first-timer edition. 🛂 Visa & Money 🇨🇳 Passport holders: Still $50 VoA (include this in your currency exchange!). Cash: ~200 SGD/pax (hotels love charging extra for cards). 🏖️ Batam Resorts Pros: Dirt-cheap, great service, quiet beaches, and fun water sports. Cons: Middle-of-nowhere location (no外卖 allowed!). 🧳 Packing List Passport + ID Local SIM (pricey on arrival—skip if resort has WiFi). Visa card + cash (see above ☝️). Swimsuit 👙 + sand toys (kids, I see you). Sunscreen + hat (equatorial sun burns dreams). Med kit: Mosquito repellent, anti-diarrheal (trust me.). 🚢 Transport Hacks Ferry: Book round-trip early (~80 SGD). Grab taxis: Cheaper than hotel transfers. Pick your port: Nongsapura (for resorts) ← Departs from Tanah Merah (fewer ferries). HarbourFront (for city hotels) ← More frequent rides. 💸 The Price Shock "Resort tax": Meals cost MORE than Singapore (21% service charge + tax). 4 basic dishes + pizza + rice = 100 SGD (left hungry). 1 burger + 10 satay = 48 SGD (post-meal snack 🥲). Water: 3 SGD/bottle (yes, still judging). Dining vibe: Fly-attack chic 🪰 (bring a fan to eat and swat). Verdict Go for the beach bum life—not the food. If you want pure R&R, it’s golden. For gourmet dreams? Pack instant noodles. #Singapore #BatamDiaries #IndonesiaHacks #BudgetTravel #ResortProblems

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🇸🇬🇮🇩 Annual Indonesia Escape: The Ultimate No-BS Guide

As a Singaporean’s backyard paradise, Indonesia is perfect for a side trip if you’re visiting SG—chill vibes, but watch out for pitfalls! 🕵️‍♀️ After realizing I’ve unintentionally visited Indonesia every July (thanks, passport stamps!), here’s my raw take on Batam—first-timer edition. 🛂 Visa & Money 🇨🇳 Passport holders: Still $50 VoA (include this in your currency exchange!). Cash: ~200 SGD/pax (hotels love charging extra for cards). 🏖️ Batam Resorts Pros: Dirt-cheap, great service, quiet beaches, and fun water sports. Cons: Middle-of-nowhere location (no外卖 allowed!). 🧳 Packing List Passport + ID Local SIM (pricey on arrival—skip if resort has WiFi). Visa card + cash (see above ☝️). Swimsuit 👙 + sand toys (kids, I see you). Sunscreen + hat (equatorial sun burns dreams). Med kit: Mosquito repellent, anti-diarrheal (trust me.). 🚢 Transport Hacks Ferry: Book round-trip early (~80 SGD). Grab taxis: Cheaper than hotel transfers. Pick your port: Nongsapura (for resorts) ← Departs from Tanah Merah (fewer ferries). HarbourFront (for city hotels) ← More frequent rides. 💸 The Price Shock "Resort tax": Meals cost MORE than Singapore (21% service charge + tax). 4 basic dishes + pizza + rice = 100 SGD (left hungry). 1 burger + 10 satay = 48 SGD (post-meal snack 🥲). Water: 3 SGD/bottle (yes, still judging). Dining vibe: Fly-attack chic 🪰 (bring a fan to eat and swat). Verdict Go for the beach bum life—not the food. If you want pure R&R, it’s golden. For gourmet dreams? Pack instant noodles. #Singapore #BatamDiaries #IndonesiaHacks #BudgetTravel #ResortProblems

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