Karimun Island

[mike hussey]

Rubberman, I would say in the affirmative about Siva's reply. It's normal and standard, but Siva had proven to be quite a generous monger with his extra contribution. Perhap, then was the Chinese New Year holidays. So giving out angpow was the norm of the day.

[rubberman69]

Thanks for the info guys. What's the typical girl there like - dark skinned, light brown or fair?

Siva: Care to share some pics?

[sivasiva]

sorry guys, I don't have any pics with me...(just to be sure not to return with any proofs!!! )

mike has also asked this previously...

by the way, you can find gals who are fair as well as light brown... its up to your taste, who you want to choose.

[patch1606]

Agreed with Siva, its up to your taste. But you would not be dissapointed with the girls selection in Karimun. If not mistaken, they came from all over Indonesia and on yearly or monthly contract basis.

The last time i called my contact there, he said the girls at my favourite villa almost all changed new as their contract expires. Personally, between Indo and Thai girl, Indo girl more darling sayang abang GFE type. Plus, Indo girl speak same bahasa

[sivasiva]

what is GFE?

[radium]

I believe GFE means Girl Friend Experience.

[yawuliao]

Have just been informed that the ferry ride cost from Kukup to Tg Balai and return is now standardised at RM 70. This was apparently revised the beginning of this year arising from the cooperative effort of all the many ferry companies there to form a common front. The previous price was RM 35 for a return ticket. Since late last year a new charge of Rupiah 10,000 is charged for every traveller departing from TG Balai. The upside is that one can ride on any of the ferry companies with a common ticket and the schedule is almost one per hour. Beware of Fridays as there is a break in the normal skeds because of Friday Prayers.

[patch1606]

Correct radium, GFE means Girl Friend Experience.

I'll try to post pix of the girls on my last trip soon. Cheers

[patch1606]

Pix taken couple months back. My 1st trip to Karimun, stayed at Mirama Hotel and toured the island to the lake, Pongkar beach and Pongkar waterfall. Fantastic experience!

[mike hussey]

You're done a great job here, Patch. I could see you're fast emerging as a reputed member of the board.

[patch1606]

Thanks Abang Mike,

Just wanna share-share info so our fellow members could go and experience it. When are u planning to go to Kundur or Karimun again? My plan is next month heheh

[mike hussey]

I have in mind for the next trip to Karimun next month too for about a week or so. I have this idea of exploring not only Kundur but some other nearby smaller islands.

Nevertheless, I'm monitoring the current political situation between Malaysia and Indonesia. Seemingly both countries are on the verge of returning to another "konfrantasi" era. From news reports the last few days, some Indonesians were staging daily demonstrations protesting Malaysia's decision on oil exploration near Indonesian border in the Sulawesi Sea of Kalimantan. Demonstrations of "ganyang Malaysia" [crush Malaysia] are happening daily in many parts of Indonesia.

I'm afraid that some overzealous and fanatical nationalistic/religious elements may go overboard to target ordinary Malaysian tourists. Please put that in mind.

[Bangkok Dave]

Hello Mike,
I stumbled across your karimum thread while surfing WSG. This is just what I have been looking for. I am burnt out on Bangkok after 23 trips there. The Thais have become more greedy and less friendly over the past 15 years. Karimum seems to be a laid back island of a time long past. You did a good job of answering just about all questions anyone would ask. Thanks for a good job well written. Its Karimum for me on my next trip. Dave

[mike hussey]

Dave, I hate to admit how true your opinion is regarding those poo-yins. Besides, I’m a bit pissed off with the big spenders crowding Bangkok and spoiling the market. Prices are going up and the sex service tends to be very “mechanical”. The mongering environment to me is not conducive at all.

That quite explains the reason why I’m into Thailand’s southern provinces [unfortunately at the moment this is not helped by the current upsurge of Thai Muslims insurgency]. Besides I’m trying to work into exploring and discovering new “unpolluted” destinations in South East Asia.

Though the issue may sound a bit controversial on this board [and I don’t intend to spark a debate on it], some of the region’s capital and big cities are full of “rubbish” as far as my mongering taste is concerned.

Wish you luck, Dave.

[sivasiva]

Yes, Patch... I certainly agree.. you have done a great job... well done!!!