1) Which would be the harbour I would want to go to if I want to head to where the action is? I forgot! I remember there were 2 harbours, so if any kind bros out there could tell me which one to use, it would be much appreciated. I did read a few book in advance, is it for saving, or just to ensure a seat?
Harbourbay (batu ampar)
2) I used to book hotels from the counter at the Batam harbour, but I'm guessing it's now cheaper to book hotels in advance from websites like Agoda?
No, still Kaha cheaper. (they have a counter at batam centre)
3) My first choice of hotel would be Formosa, which has always been the case since years back, but perhaps I might try Pacific Palace or iHotel, just to see how it is like. But is that generally a good idea especially when I'm going to get a girl? My experience with other hotels is Merlion hotel (they pronounce it as merlien and not how we would), and Goodway hotel (I think, it had a very fancy lobby, but I felt that the room itself is comparable to Formosa at best and theres a swimming pool).
if you more concern on food and joint distance. take Formosa.
4) When it comes to taxis, from the harbour, I would usually take the first driver that speaks enough English for me to communicate. But generally, the price he quotes to take me around is quite silly, and those at the hotel/drive by are actually cheaper, which is what I would go for.
Go for taxi that is on the road. just stop it and ask price, ngeo then take.
5) Girls, I would get the resulting taxi driver to drive me to the places, agreeing on a price before of course. As such, I really can't remember any of the places names (dyslexia probably at work there), but I can remember how it looks like. I know, my name is probably Robert the moment I stepped onto Batam soil.
Read back some FR for the Joint info. mentioned many times.
6) I'm guessing A1 is still around, with the mention of a pretty chinese seafood boss, I've tried the foodcourt very near the harbour, but I felt that A1 is so much better.
A1 closed down. Now A2, Winsor, Utama, 72, Harbourbay, Pacific
7) I remember a bro asking, but no one really answered; are there any discos which do not play the super fast techno like Pacific does? Perhaps R&B or anything other then heart-attack inducing techno!
All disco is super fast techno/House. Unless go pub.
Disco play R&B sure cant survive. Try Double 2.
8) If anyone has been to Jurassic Park, is it still around? The pub of course
Jurassic Pub loacted at Ramayana Apartment there, already closed down.
I guess that's it... thanks in advance for any answers or constructive-criticisms (I hope) on how to do things better so I don't spoil market for you regulars
