10. Batam - Belakang Padang Island



Belakang Padang is one of 300 islands under the Batam City administration. Visiting Belakang Padang is like breathing fresh air. The friendly atmosphere is obvious on this island and the thick Malay dialect can be heard from every corner. It is different from Batam, where various dialects are heard. The island is known as pulau penawar rindu, or an island to "sooth the longing hearts".

Photo by: Dee An