Tag Archives: Bintan

Longing for a Luxury Holiday in Bintan

Posted on October 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

Took a trip down memory lane instead. I’m old enough to not be embarrassed to say I hate roughing it out. Done it before in my early twenties. Happily even. On spartan bunk beds. My good friend E will remember. … Continue reading →

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Fun & A Headache at the Same Time

Posted on October 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

I recall when I was a kid, a luxury trip meant a package trip in South East Asia through a travel agency. One of those organized tours. These days those are the stuff of my nightmares. Being hoarded with groups, … Continue reading →

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Bintan: Just a Ferry Ride Away

Posted on July 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Sometimes you just don’t feel like taking another flight, but you really need a short break to invigorate your soul.  That’s when we decided to go to Bintan, a beautiful Indonesian Island, which is just a 45 minute ferry ride … Continue reading →

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