Major attractions at Lagoi Bay, Bintan, Indonesia- Unforgettable experience!

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Newly constructed building, a blend of traditional and modern design surrounding an open space, with a pleasant sitting area by the water fountain. Strings of decorative lights shinning all around. Jazz music filling up the air. Picture perfect. Isn’t it! That’s Lagoi plaza. A newly constructed shopping mall or rather entertainment area in Bintan, Indonesia.

If you have never heard of Bintan before, check out my blog to know all about it, Bintan, Indonesia: Perfect weekend getaway from Singapore. Major attractions!

In this post I will share our experience of visiting Lagoi Bay, thanks to my husband who suggested that this place needs a special mention. I will also cover the major attractions at Lagoi Bay.

It’s difficult to describe exactly how we felt at Lagoi Bay. Probably mix feelings including excitement, melancholy, a bit dreamy, a bit romantic and slightly scary. Have you ever felt like this while travelling to a new place? Especially, when you are the only visitor!

Entrance of Lagoi Bay

It was our second day at Bintan. After relaxing in our resort the Nirwana Resort Hotel (read review of this beautiful property) for almost 1.5 days, we thought it was time to explore a bit. Since we were already late for the other part of the town, A promotion poster of Lagoi plaza caught our attention. Specially the lantern park and trick museum.

Free drop and pick up from the resort was an added advantage. So we decided to visit Lagoi plaza, which is a newly constructed mall in the Lagoi bay area and has all the Souvenir shops.We hopped in a 6 p.m. shuttle and reached Lagoi plaza in around 30 mins. Scheduled pick up from Lagoi plaza (back to our resort) was at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m..There were around 8-10 tourists who got out of the shuttle along with us. Blame in on a weekday but there were only handful of visitors in the mall. It was almost 7 p.m., So we planned to take the last shuttle back to the resort, which was at 10 p.m.

Entrance of Lagoi plaza
dreamy..Lagoi plaza

The moment we reached Lagoi plaza, we hopped into a 7/11 department store to stock up our supplies, because in entire Bintan resorts area you don’t find such shop with reasonable price.And then it was time to take a look around. Seemed like there was not much to do. But we explored a couple of activities, which will help you utilize and enjoy your time at Lagoi Bay.

Photo opportunity – Lagoi plaza has many options where you can take those beautiful pics for your Instagram and make everybody wonder. There is also a trick photography store, but unfortunately we could not visit it. Right in front of Lagoi Plaza, is a beautiful beach too. Since it was already dark, we dint go till the beach

Photo opp- why not !
Make a wish
One of the restaurants

Lantern Park –One of the main reasons for us to visit Lagoi plaza was the lantern park. I had never seen something like this before. Gaint lanterns showcasing endangered Animals, glowing beautifully in the dark, our experience here was a magical & dreamy one. Although being only visitors in the park, we were little uneasy too. However kids will surely have a great time here !

Mystic & magical – Lanttern park
glittery & glowy- Jelly fishes

 

 

 

Indulge in Local flavors – I must say that Lagoi plaza is a beautiful complex but most part of it is still vacant and you will find only handful of shops, most of them are restaurants where you can relish on the local cuisine at reasonable price. There is also a roof top bar at the hotel adjacent to the Plaza, but we dint visit it.

 Spa & Massage parlor – There are a couple of Spa & massage shops around. The Spa offers a free drop to Bintan resort area. If you have time you can indulge in little pampering. My husband opted for Massage, while I was checking out the restaurant.

Paddle out Odong odong- Once we finished visiting the lantern park, we noticed some vintage cars and vans on the corner of the road.These vehicles looked attractive with all the colors and glow lights around. We decided to take a ride as there was nothing much to do. After sometime we figured out that these funny vehicles are without engine and you have to paddle them like a bicycle.. But it was too late to change our minds as our little one already made up his mind to get a ride. So there we go paddling the Odong Odong along the road. It was tiring but a different experience.

Bicycle or Van ?
The vintage collection
Here we go !

Enjoy the Music & pleasant atmosphere – finally after exploring the entire area, we realized that we still have around 45 mins in hand. At the beginning it was boring as we were the only visitors in the entire mall, except for few locals here and there. We could hardly see anybody. Then we sat at the restaurant enjoying the music, entire atmosphere; indulge in conversation with locals over the drinks.

Get transported to La La land !

The Positive Side – Initially I was little uncomfortable, as the entire set –up reminded me of some thriller/Serial killer movies (like house of wax or Zombie land) where you have the full carnival set up with lights, rides and everything but nobody around and a bunch of Zombies may suddenly  pop up from somewhere.

But thanks to my husband, who made me see the other side of it. Of course this place deserves a special mention as it has its own charm.

And then I realized that actually this mystic place looks more like a set of La La land or some other musical romantic movie. Where the smooth sound of beautiful Jazz music was filling up the air, Making you swing unknowingly to the rhythm under the clear skies, surrounded by all the lights and beauty. How romantic isn’t it! I wished Ryan Gosling would have appeared from somewhere!!!What a pleasant place to spend some good time with your loved one.

To sum up, our visit to Lagoi Bay was not an exciting but dreamy one.. And yes the place grows on you and we started to enjoy our time. It was for sure a memorable one.

So whenever you are in Bintan, take some time out and visit Lagoi Bay for some unforgettable experience.

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61 thoughts on “Major attractions at Lagoi Bay, Bintan, Indonesia- Unforgettable experience!”

  1. I would love to visit Bintan, Indonesia! The vintage cars look fun to drive. I would go straight for the VW Bug car. Thanks for sharing these great tips on things to do here.

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Julia.ya even I would love to have one of those jelly fish lanttern

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  7. Viola – Fueled by traveling, dancing, and stuffing her face with delicious food, Viola loves exploring new things and considers herself to be a "life enthusiast".
    Viola says:

    Indonesia is definitely a place that I’d like to be back in. Bintan sounds interesting and first time learning about Lagoi Bay! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks Viola.hope you get to visit soon ☺

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  8. My Ticklefeet – We are Gaurav and Richa, the couple behind MyTicklefeet. Corporate professionals by the day and travel bloggers by night, we like to travel at every chance and holiday we get. That means maximizing the most out of our limited vacation days. Based out of Washington DC, we are also professional photographers who are always seeking new adventures in new places in the world. You can find more of our articles and photos on our website www.myticklefeet.com
    My Ticklefeet says:

    Can’t believe there was no one else around in this amazing park. Why do you think that was? Those lanterns look so incredible <3 Love such hidden gems in any city 🙂

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      I think probably it was a week day and Bintan itself is a weekend destination for Singapore.not many people know it .☺

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  9. Ami Bhat – India – A senior marketing professional by qualification and a travel blogger by passion. Besides travel, I enjoy photography and if you don’t find me at my desk, then I would be out playing badminton or swimming. Am busy planning a get-away for every long weekend that can come up through the year. And when I cannot travel physically, I travel virtually through words on my travel blog - https://www.thrillingtravel.in. My travel stories have also, got published on various websites and publications like the Lonely Planet, Shubh Yatra, Jetwings etc
    Ami Bhat says:

    Those lights are quite magical. It does seem like a lovely experience. Love the pics

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Ami

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Alison. It was lovely

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Meenakshi..we had a great time☺

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much.. yes it’s surely worth a visit.

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks Sarah. Bintan was a nice place..we really enjoyed

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks Anita..yes it was a nice place to visit.

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  16. waitingforrain28 – I am a Southwestern city girl who loves the outdoors, and I spend much of my time struggling with my wanderlust. My dream is to see the world one country at a time, and I have a few places under my belt so far (South Africa, Namibia, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia). Since world travel is expensive, I get most of my exploring done in AZ, and there is no lack of new places to see here. I try to get out and hike new trails about once a week. Besides exploring- I dabble in mountain biking, kayaking, and snowboarding. I am a avid amateur photographer, and a fairly good artist (digital, oil paints, pencil, pastels, and scratch board). I also graduated with a BS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, so I am a bit of a Biology nerd. I know alot about Arizona's native flora and fauna, and have lots of general knowledge of Ecology, Ornithology, and Herpetology. Finally, I enjoy cooking, preserving family recipes, and trying out new and interesting restaurants. Believe it or not, I could go on... but I won't. In short, I am a fairly eclectic person. Expect that to be apparent in my blogs.
    waitingforrain28 says:

    I love those lanterns so much. We had something similar in my home one year on the Chinese New Year. I think that I would personally prefer to see Indonesia’s natural attractions, but these look like they are great things to check out after dark and with the fam. Lovely!

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much..I too loved those lanterns. This place was really nice for good family time ☺

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks Sarah. Yes you are right..it’s a really nice experience

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  18. What a fun place! My family would love this. We have never been to Indonesia but we’re hoping to visit there, hopefully next year. I will keep save this post for when we go. Thanks for the tips!

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Bea. Hope you get to visit Indonesia soon

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  19. Wow, this sounds like such an incredibly unique place! thanks for sharing!!

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much.glad you liked it ☺

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much ☺ ya it’s worth visiting ☺

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much . Glad you liked them

      Reply

  22. Indonesia is at the brim of my bucket list now. This place looks like a complete entertainment hub. Photo points, food, experiences – just perfect.

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks . Yes it was really dreamy and nice place to be ☺

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Emily..Ya it’s all glittery and glow in the evening. Not sure how it looks in morning

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Ya for sure..kids will surely love all the lights and colours ☺

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Danielle. Ya it’s kind of hidden gem I guess

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  26. Hi Madhu, I’d love to visit Indonesia and the many sites you’ve described. They look amazing, especially the lanterns. I’ve seen pictures of lantern festivals in south East Asia but these lanterns are just out of this world. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Jyoti..lanterns were very pretty..hope you too get to visit soon 😊

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  27. Hi Madhu, I have not visited Indonesia yet but it’s definitely on my list. Never heard of Lagoi Bay or Bintan before. It seems like a fun place to visit. Very interesting…

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks ricarda..ya I also never heard about it before untill I started searching for places near Singapore.hope you get to visit soon

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Masha😊 glad you liked it

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  29. Squeee! I blooming love all those jellyfish! Lantern park looks like a brilliant place to explore, even if you were not a huge fan of the whole area!!

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Ya lanterns specially jellyfish was amazing .I felt like carrying one home 😊

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        1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
          madhu-on-the-go says:

          I am sure !

  30. Ami Bhat – India – A senior marketing professional by qualification and a travel blogger by passion. Besides travel, I enjoy photography and if you don’t find me at my desk, then I would be out playing badminton or swimming. Am busy planning a get-away for every long weekend that can come up through the year. And when I cannot travel physically, I travel virtually through words on my travel blog - https://www.thrillingtravel.in. My travel stories have also, got published on various websites and publications like the Lonely Planet, Shubh Yatra, Jetwings etc
    Ami Bhat says:

    Indonesia is such a treat. Missed this one the last time. Those lanterns really are amazing and this one is a visual treat. Hope to get here

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks so much Ami..ya the place was really nice.hope you get to visit soon

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  31. Wow, I love those neon lights at nighttime, especially the lit tuk tuks – so cool! Normally I would head to home when the sun sets but this would keep me out late, hahaha!

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks Natasha..yes the place was really beautiful and dreamy😊

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    Mazoli - Blog Author says:

    Beautiful pictures! Indonesia 🇮🇩 looks like a great place to visit!

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    1. madhuonthego – India – Hi friends, I am Madhulika, my friends call me Madhu. A Marketing professional who loves to travel and explore the world. I have been bitten and smitten by the travel bug right from childhood n this love for traveling runs through our family. Madhuonthego is home to all my travel Experiences, Stories and Itineraries. I hope this will help you in some way or the other. Like many of the travel bloggers, I usually don't travel solo and I am not a backpacker either (though someday I would love to go through bag packing experience). I travel with my family or friends and love to treasure experiences ranging from luxury stay, spa, theme restaurants, adventure activities to budget trips. My dream is to travel around the world, so practically my wish list is never empty. I love to explore unheard offbeat destinations. So far I have been to 10 countries. Other than travelling I like to try out different cuisines and experience new restaurants. I am a vegetarian by choice. I love to shop. I hope my travel experiences will help you in some way or the other!
      madhu-on-the-go says:

      Thanks indeed it is 😊

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