Escape to Pulau Bintan

Escape to Bintan Island, away from the hustle and bustle city to experience an unique beach side lifestyle for a nights. Pulau Bintan is just located at the south east of Singapore by an hour ferry. "Pulau" means Island in Malay or Indonesia. Departed from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal at Singapore. Ferry ticket has to make early reservation (just like airticket), have to reach the terminal one hour before boarding. When arriving at the Bintan Ferry Terminal, we taken by the driver to our accomodation. We stayed at Shady Shack, which is private hut for backpackers budget. It cost SGD12 per person, and we occuppied the two-storey hut.

Accomodation Website: http://www.lobo.kinemotion.de/index.html

   

 

Shady Shack Accomodation are built by natural tree trunks, a very local and traditional style. Sometimes, we got stabbed by the materials. The house is installed with hanging dim light, without fan/air condition, beds covered by mosquito nets. The accomodation is lobo's family business in Bintan. We experienced the totally country side lifestyle, even the bathrooms were very old and tradition way. We even have to wait for the water supply to the water tank. I would said, it was really different experience for the young people who live in the city. But, it is not suitable for those people who cannot get used for it, you also could find some of the resorts in Bintan, which is really nice and comfort.

 

We rent motorcycles and drove along the island. We stopped at fishing village and some of the beautiful beaches. Although the rain was annoyed during the journey, we enjoyed playing kites, swim and drinking coconut along the riding journey. I felt very natural.

I woke up early in the morning for photograph section. The strong sunlight, local people was in camping tent, a friend was enjoying sun bathing by wearing clothes. Very beautiful, peaceful and natural. I love it. After taking breakfast, we heading to an island which I believe is an private island that without a name in google map. Crytal clear sea water, soft sand, under the sun with natural wind. It was so amazing. We did Kayaking and swimming. I do not really like to do kayak because I felt very uncomfortable floating and swinging by the waves. Well, I would only have one experience in my life.

 

One thing that I don't really understand that why Bintan Island is using Singapore Dollor instead of Indonesia Dollor? Anyhow, we ended our journey with happiness and tiredness.