White Sands Island

Sebong Lagoi

Senggarang

Bintan Desert and Blue Lake

Treasure Bay Bintan

ANMON - Desert Themed Glamping Resort

Doulos Phos The Ship Hotel

Nirwana Resort Hotel

TRC Bintan Resort

Bintan Exotica Resort

Banyan Tree Bintan

Madu Tiga Beach and Resort

With Bali, flooded with 1.03 million international tourists in 2022, Bintan in Indonesia only received 350,000 tourists making it a cheaper alternative to Bali. If you crave for beaches, adventure and adrenaline, quickly plan a trip to Bintan before the secret is out! 

This guide includes: 
1. A Brief Introduction 💕
2. Getting Around 🚗
3. Top Must-Visit Places 🏙️
4. Money 💵
5. Weather ⛅
6. Places to stay 🏡

Let me help you make the best memories! This guide contains affiliated links which I would earn a small commission if you purchase from them without any extra cost to you! If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work :) 

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Brunei

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bali, Indonesia

South East Asia

Jakarta, Indonesia

Batam, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Vietnam

Bintan, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Java, Indonesia

Indonesia

Cambodia

Bandung, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia

Cebu, Philippines

Malaysia

Phuket, Thailand

Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Riau, Indonesia

Philippines

Thailand

Singapore

Papua, Indonesia

Kalimantan

Bintan Indonesia, The Secret Alternative to Bali

$88~ | Radzone Hostel 

$40~ | The Hive Singapore Hostel 

$61~ | KINN Capsule Hotel  

$58~ | Cube Boutique Capsule Hotel @ Kampong Glam   

$46~ | Wanderloft Capsule Hostel   

$85~ | hipstercity 

$64~ | Galaxy Pods at Chinatown 

$54~ | Galaxy Pods Capsule Hotel @ Boat Quay  

$54~ | BEAT. Capsule Hostel @ Boat Quay 

$55~ | Circular House 

$162~ | D'Resort @ Downtown East 

$60~ | Wink @ McCallum Street 

$36~ | 7 Wonders Capsule Hostel 

$167~ | The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo 

$54~ | Bluewaters Pods @ Bugis 

Prices included! Singapore can be a very expensive place to travel but it is absolutely possible to travel on a budget. Here are some affordable hostels near to the city! 🏙️

❤️ Important Note: There are plenty of cheap hotels in Singapore such as Hotel 81, Ibis Budget Hotel and Fragrance Hotel. The following list do not contain these hotels as they are typically found in the red-light district of Singapore (Geylang / Aljunied) where crime rate such as gang fights, drug trafficking and sex trade tends to be high. I highly do not recommend travelers do stay in Geylang. Instead, check out the friendly list below! 

Let me help you make the best memories! 🚀 If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work:)  

Asia

Singapore Zoo, Singapore

Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore

Bangkok, Thailand

FREE | 15 Budget Hostels to Stay in Singapore

Diamond Beach

Gianyar

Situ Gunung

Nepal Van Java

HOSHINOYA Bali

Penida Island

Raja Ampat Islands

Air Terjun Kedung Kayang

Bawah Reserve

Anambas Islands Regency

Riau Islands

The Surf Bingin Beach

Kamandalu Ubud

Mata jitu waterfall

Canggu Beach

Bali Safari and Marine Park

The Blanco Renaissance Museum

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

Goa Gajah

Jimbaran Beach

Legian Beach

Kuta Beach

Uluwatu Temple

Sibang Kaja

Mount Batur

Gedong Kirtya

Neka Art Museum

Nusa Dua Beach

Goa Lawah Temple

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Sanur Beach

Seminyak

Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets

Tanjung Benoa Beach

Tanah Lot

Tirta Empul Temple - Dadong Lulu

Tirta Gangga

Ubud

Bali Asli Restaurant

Finns Beach Club

Besakih Great Temple

Bali Zoo

Devdan Show at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre

Batur Natural Hot Spring

Ceking Rice Terrace

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Toya Devasya

Banjar Hot Spring

Marigold fields

Pura Lempuyang Luhur

Sundays Beach Club

Bambu Indah

Have you ever had a destination in mind, you know that you are going to love it, you even know when you want to go.. but planning the whole thing just seems overwhelming? There are a million pins on your Pinterest board, but its just too much to figure out on your own. Hello! Let me introduce myself - my name is Rene and despite being a graphic designer by trade, my true calling is travel planning. I prioritize travel over everything and all my friends know it! So for years now my inner circle has called me up for anything from finding the best flights to deciding where to go based on their specific criteria. And now we can be friends too! Depending on what information you are looking for and how much detail you need you can choose from the different packages below. I specialize in places that I have been to multiple times (or have just spent a lot of time in) like Morocco, Iceland, and Bali - but over the years I have explored more than 22 countries and I'd love to share tips, tricks and itineraries with you so that you can spend more time enjoying your adventure and less time stressing about the planning!! 

Do you know where you want to go? If yes, where?

Do you know when you want to travel? If yes, when?

Do you know who you are going to travel with? If yes, who and how many people?

Are you planning to travel with children?

Are there any specific "can't miss" places you already have in mind? 

Do you know how long you want to go for? If yes, how long? *Also - are you willing/able to change your travel duration if suggested*

Do you have a specific budget in mind? If yes, how much?

Please let me know any other details that will help me get everything together for you before the call so that we can get down to the good stuff when we chat!

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Welcome to the side of the Internet where you get to take an amazing adventure without the headache of researching and planning out every. little. detail. 

👋🏼 Hi! I'm Rene, but I am also known as RWood or RenegadeRoaming (my mom gave me that nickname ☺️)

Let's talk a little about me so you can decide if we're a good fit! 

I have spent most of my life traveling, first as an "Air Force brat" and then as an adult who just refuses to "grow up." I've lived in 4 countries and visited over 22 around the world. 🌍 

I prioritize travel in my life - and when it comes to being on the road, I like to try a lot of different styles of travel: 

- hostel in Barcelona where I shared a room with 7 other strangers? ✅
- resort in the rice paddies of Ubud where I had a floating breakfast in my private pool? ✅
- camper van rental where I slept in a different campsite every night for two weeks traversing the entire island of Iceland? ✅
- affordable, but well appointed room in a traditional Riad in Marrakech where I ended up extending my stay out to 4 weeks? ✅ 👀

And in all of these places I had the opportunity to have amazing adventures from climbing down massive cliffs to an isolated beach  in Nusa Penida 🏝️ to relaxing in a traditional Hammam in Fes. So whether its hiking up to an active volcano 🌋 , partying at a beach front club in Uluwatu or riding a camel to a luxury camp in the Sahara desert 🐪 , I'll work with your preferences to build you an itinerary that you love. 

I share these things about myself is so that you understand the type of experience and knowledge I have and how it can be useful to you in putting together a custom itinerary that will make you as happy as travel makes me! 

Here's the deal: 
I'm going to build you an itinerary that you love. We'll tweak it a bit as necessary. And you'll have the adventure of a lifetime. 

*Note with Luxe, the cost of bookings is not included in the itinerary pricing*

Questions? 
IG: @renegaderoaming
📧: iamrwood@gmail.com

Please provide the following: where you want to go, when you want to go, how long you want to go, and how many people are going with you.

Tell me what you like. Are you looking for adventure, luxury, or a mix of both (please be detailed about the kind of travel you enjoy most).

Please add any specific "can't miss" items that you want included in the itinerary. If you don't have any just say "The world is my oyster" and I'll include what I have found to be the best bits and bobs of your destination. 

This one is important: do you have any dietary restrictions or mobility issues that I need to be aware of? 

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