48 Hours in Batam Is Not Enough! | Aiken Chia

Welcome to our first travelogue! The world is opening up but if you only have time for a weekend trip, Nina and I show you where to stay, what to eat, and what you can do in Batam thanks to Aston Batam Hotel & Residences and we've got 2 giveaways for you! Details for our trip and the giveaways are here!
Aston Batam Hotel & Residences
Jl. Sriwijaya No.1, Kp. Pelita, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia
IG: @astonbatam
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!GIVEAWAY!
2D1N - STUDIO STYLE - EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE-CHECKOUT
2D1N - 2BR RESIDENTIAL UNIT - EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECKOUT
Tell us which activity/food you want to try and why, most creative answer wins!
Giveaway contest ends 22nd July 2359
This video is done in collaboration with Aston Batam Hotel & Residences
Reach us: @aikenchia | @charzheng
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[@AikenChiaMing]

[HOTEL STAY GIVEAWAY!] Hi fam! Please welcome NaiNa Tan back onto KZbin!!! 🥳 we've been good friends behind the screens and had so much fun shooting this. There are 2 Hotel Stays giveaways for you, watch till the end/check the description box and comment below! Most creative answers wins! 💪

[@jasmineleeplays]

Most looking forward to Jet-skiing as the gorgeous and unique water views can only be seen from the jet ski. 🎿

[@The303nevermore]

Would love to go jet skiing and end off the day with dinner and drinks at the a2 foodcourt!

[@tripleas83]

Great vibe to see Aiken and Nina hosting again.

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

@@jasmineleeplays Yay!! GREAT VIBE

[@alvinfg3133]

I hope nina can make her own youtube channel and rise again

[@A-N13]

Mind blown by the quality of this. Char did a wonderful job with the video, mad level skillz and as always your chemistry hosting with Nina is on point and funny, made me smile all the way to the end even though I'm dead tired right now coming back from work. Awesome stuff guys.

[@AikenChiaMing]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 💙 we appreciate it

[@negitoroplease]

Happy to see Nina and Aiken together again! I’d love to go on a food tour and deepen my relationship with my husband with the doggie ice cream 😂

[@weissweiss]

char is a talented camera person sia the frames so nice and i love all the different overhead shots and different angles, made me wanna go to batam D: and eat at the foodcourt so i can find out whether the food was good or bad LOL

[@CrazyPaperSun]

the activity to try out the most have to be the jet skis cause those shots by Char literally just blew my mind, it looked so fun! Im truly amazed she did the shots , including those drone shots by herself 🙌

[@desireones]

Great to see Nina back in action. More travel vlogs pls!!!!

[@angzt83]

wow, Batam has evolved so much compared to 10 years ago.. Would definitely like to try their local food asam pedas, dry crab bee-hoon etc..and if i get a chance to stay at Aston Batam hotel, would definitely go gaga like Nina trying out their gym facility, their outdoors jet ski activity, banana boat, parasailing, kayaking etc...Hope to do this with my wife too..we badly need a break lol

[@lidwinateo]

The activity that I want to do at Batam is Jet Ski !!! I never know Batam has so much fun & food even though I’ve went there before. Thanks Aiken & Nina, good to see both of you back on screen together! 🌻

[@patricchoy]

It's so fun to see Aiken and Nina in a video together again, great to see Batam in a new light

[@danial4752]

Man this was really fun and seamless to watch. You guys seemed to have so much fun and passed that energy to the video. A work of art!!!!

[@nicholastan1340]

Honestly as a big foodie, there's nothing more interesting than diving into the food culture of another country. A2 Foodcourt sounds like the activity for me! Plus, if I cannot get A's in school, at least I can go there and get an A2 in real life. :')

[@AikenChiaMing]

Our first contender! 💪🥳

[@JasminLoh]

The last trip I was supposed to go on with my parents was more than a decade ago and was cancelled due to my mum’s sudden onset of heart attack. I really hope to bring my parents to Batam and the Eco Edu Park since one of my fondest memories were going on the RC organized tours to the Zoo & Safari with my parents when my brother and I were kids. I think a family trip is long overdue. Having the entire family on the trip will make sharing of the Nasi Padang and dishes at A2 food court a wonderful experience. After all, what better way to bond as Singaporeans than through food 🤤😋🥘🫔🍛🍲🍝🍢🥙🧆🍚

[@jessicaw2472]

How is that that I can watch this video from first second to last second also either smiling or laughing? haha Happy to see Nina back on KZbin!!

[@AikenChiaMing]

Aww thank you! This comment put a smile on my face. Love to ya 💙

[@donpatricklau]

I see Aiken, I click

[@AikenChiaMing]

Good choice!

[@TheXwhysoseriousX]

Uhuh same

[@yl7201]

Video request: Aiken, Char and Nina share your faith journeys 🥰

[@evd7733]

To be honest, there are still much more to be explored in Batam especially in food cuisine. What's unique in Batam is that we have a lot of "Indonesian-race" living here such as Batak, Java, Padang, Flores, Ambon, Chinese, Melayu,etc and therefore, the amount of culinary is a lot more variety. If you guys ever come to Batam, i'd be glad to list out the food places you guys should definitely try out All in all, what a great video !

[@annilam5893]

Do you mind to list some food we must try when visiting Batam?

[@randydecastro950]

AWESOME Video!! I’m glad you are back!! I also love Nina!!! So fun to watch!🎉🎉

[@ynezlmy]

Great job Aiken and Char for this video! I enjoyed so much that I shared it on my family group chat! I can't wait to go and try the jetski and the most romantic Nasi Padang place! More videos like this please!

[@yleeyufang]

awesome seeing Nina and Aiken again! I support! Aston Batam is wonderful, and honestly a stone's throw away to many pops locations. I'd love to try the nasi padang, never see before cai png stall on ur dining table ya!

[@Evangelinec]

This Aiken, Char, Nina trio tho 💯 Camera work is on point ✨ I’m so happy you guys are back!! Welcome back on KZbin Ninaaaa 🙌🏼

[@Ashley-gk5gn]

Nina really makes me laugh so hard !! HAHA But good to see you back to KZbin 🙌 Will continue to support u, Aiken ❤ Because you are one of my favorite youtubers in Singapore ❤ Hope I've the chance to see you, Nina, Dee and Ryan back to the screen together again ❤ Will wait for it !!!

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

Yay!!!! Your Channel is GROWING BIG!!! @AIKEN CHIA Thank You So Much For Your Incredible Hard Work~ Really Fun to watch

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

🥰 Really hopeful that you channel becomes big and successful too

[@dominicyishan]

Love the new channel’s content and editing! Keep the content coming Aiken & Char!

[@wheeiraeth]

Nice la glad to see u get your first sponsorship deal so quickly Aiken!!! Deservedddd 👏👏👏

[@villero883]

Omg, I just knew you have new youtube channel. Welcome back Aiken, Auto subscribe 😂 My first episode and some more with Nina, you two are my fav.

[@OMG_sesame]

Nice one! Great production value and having Naina is a pleasant surprise. That being said, the Padang really looks good (reminds me of Garuda Padang in SG once before they left) and a definite must try especially with the view! Also the Jet Ski! As Naina said and Aiken agreed, if Aiken can do it, so can I!

[@tramyle2249]

Finally, happy to see a traveling video from you guys 👏🏻👏🏻. I’d like to try the Jet skiing activity. As mother of a 14months son, I don’t remember when was the last time i could do all these activities🥲. Your video really inspired me a lots. Thank you for your hard work guys and keep it going. 👍

[@KennethChooTV]

Wow happy to see Nina back to KZbin and on Aiken's channel. Nina look good in the uniform by the way. Maybe can get her to do such advertisement clips in her own style. Would love to see more 😊 Aiken would you invite her more onto your channel?😉

[@kookmania1405]

wow, I missed Nina!!! thanks for this super fun episode, hope Nina's eyes are ok by now.

[@yuxiang2806]

good to see the both of you back!!

[@nicoleliang7700]

Hotel room and gym with the Eco garden! Omg. Really can’t choose. It’s like the entire package that is worth travelling out of Singapore for. These are things that you cant get in Singapore at a more affordable rate.

[@nigelchung86]

Happy to see Nina again!! Hope to see more of her

[@umbridge13]

Oh my God, miss you and Nina. Keep laughing from the beginning til the end 😂😂😂. Keep it up Aiken!

[@NgeeKey]

Yay, Aiken and Nina, woohoo... Great to see both of you together, huat ah, makan more ya 😍😊😁

[@worshiplover8099]

Wah Aiken, the results of your BFT is truly showing. You're floating in most of your T-Shirts leh... They are too big for you now, you're literally floating in them. Way to go man, kipidap!!!

[@thesupahDJC]

I definitely miss your chemistry! Please do more videos! Char is a really amazing producer and videographer.

[@ChunkyROX]

yoooo this video is fireee hahahahahaha i like how it was produced. thumbs up guys!

[@shanlovmdyify]

So happy to see Nai(Ni)Na is back. 😱 she still look so pretty! Both of you are best.

[@princesslunamoon19]

Dang! is Akien and Nina moments. Plus Camerawoman's 3rd wheeling the whole thing. Nicee

[@sanchua9412]

Been to Batam 8-9 years ago, and hadn't thought of going back again until I watched this video! I want to try jetskiing, I love water sports and the view is so magnificent!! And, Aston hotel looks very nicee!!! Confirm is my home away from home.. away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, away from home, haiz type 到头很晕 @.@

[@angmokiafren]

Hi Aiken and Nina! The last time I went Batam I only remember eating the Ayam hijau like Nina 😂😆 y’all looked like you really had so much more fun! Makes me wanna go again. Hubby and I haven’t been on a trip together alone since we got married in 2020. If we get to go I’ll intro him to the Nasi Padang (his fav food) and jet ski (he say he scared but I’m sure he will have fun)! Thanks for making this video and thanks Charmaine for the awesome editing!

[@jinwei3428]

Such a quirky and fun trip! May the youtube algorithm bless this video and channel!!

[@zjyap4733]

Missed Nina so much, more of this duo please!!

[@pukerorz]

Hi Aiken我来自北京，多年前在NOC看到你就非常喜欢你的主持风格，很高兴能重新看到你，加油Aiken一直支持你 ！

[@jesstee74]

Yeh! Finally this collaboration 😍😍 more please!

[@audreylim9564]

Would definitely want to visit the eco edu park there!! I'm impressed by how much Batam has developed and it's so amazing that they actually dedicate an area for animal/wildlife conservation! plusss the food omg will try all the food featured here! Please recommend some spa/massage places too :)

[@jonng292]

HAHAHA so much fun watchin this video! Felt like i was actually there! Hoping to see Nina more often. Havent had the chance to explore batam and i loveeeeee nasi padang definitely would try when i get to batam in the future.

[@yeowmenglee776]

Awesome recommendation! Nina’s mouth is still as big as b4 (compliment) 😀😀 watched the of 2 reminds me of 2 of them. Life goes on! 💪💪💪

[@5301314]

Hi! Love seeing new content like travel vlogs etc! Excited to see more! 😃 Definitely hope to get on the jet ski to have some fun in the waters! 🌊The view absolutely amazing. Of course, what is Batam without fresh seafood! Cannot wait to feast on seafood esp try the crab beehoon there as well 🦀🦐🦞🦑 Batam will definitely an awesome relaxing getaway with my family after this COVID period! Will love to experience a beautiful stay at ASTON Batam Hotel & Residence. 🚩 Conveniently located 🛌💤 Spacious room and comfy bed 👍👍👍

[@rebeccanlg4423]

The nasi padang one confirm top notch win because really can tell the faces from your face that y’all genuinely love it and recommend and I think the spread makes you feel like a prince/princess that can’t decide what to eat and just there enjoying royalty. Never tried before but really look forward to trying it for myself!! Confirm damn shiok haha

[@hiko082673]

Job well done to you guys. Hope you make more collaboration videos and add old NOC people as well in future episodes. I recommend you make comprehensive guide in Singapore since you already established rapport in global viewers.

[@eighteight5437]

Love Aiken and Nina's energy!! It was so fun to see them.. Definitely to try Rumah Makan Jodoh!!!! The crab bihun looks fantastic

[@CR-et7dy]

We went over the weekend, the crab and the bihun is dry and super salty.

[@verasudianto7812]

Definitely FOOD trip!! Especially I want to experience the breakfast in Aston Batam as it has the Indomie station 🙌 Martabak station 🙌 all my fave local food served in hotel level. I am proud!

[@zacv1184]

I LOVE THIS DUO. Please feature Nina more!!

[@charleto19]

This was such a well made video and certainly made me look forward to my future trips! The activity that I will definitely like to try will be the jetsk. Firstly, this is something that is not readily available in Singapore and more importantly, you guys look so cool doing it I really wish I could give it a spin. The idea of the calming sea accompanied by the strong speed and wind blowing on my face just feels like a joy a behold. Furthermore, my partner and I have been on a couple of trips together before but mostly to the city and we have planning to try something more activity-based and the jetski and whole of batam check all the boxes!

[@TsanFilms]

Dont have a creative answer, just a true story! So the activity Im looking forward to is jet skiing because the last time I tried doing that was like a decade ago when I was young. Wasnt able to do it because when I was about to get on the ski, I (kid you not) STEPPED ON A SEA TURTLE AND IT BIT MY FOOT HAHAHA!! My foot got infected and I had to be rushed to a nearby hospital, ever since then, I avoided going into the open water sea 🤣 ty for listening to my story, good luck everyone!!

[@icenoie68]

LOL

[@darrensay]

Never knew Batam can be so fun. Never been on a jet ski and I would definitely give that a try as a first time. If Aiken can do it I hope to do it too. Cheers for the great video

[@gktuah]

Thanks for the awesome video buddy! Perhaps can do more Batam content? That will awesome. Batam Exploration 2.0 🤩🤩🤩

[@pooiyian]

More more more co-hosting with Nina!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jazionng]

Good to see Aiken back. Jiayou

[@busyflippingpancakes]

I missed Ninaaaa! So nice to see her

[@healthytruth1363]

AIKEN......BOTH YOU AND NAINA MAKE PERFECT COUPLE....❤❤❤ YOU BOTH CONNECT......PERFECTLY AND WONDERFULLY 👍👍👍

[@cedric2987]

GREAT TO SEE YOU ALL AGAINNN🙌

[@vynnvynn]

Watching the video, I really wanted to stay in Aston Hotel and residence family suite! My whole family can stay under one roof and visit all the place you had shown.

[@Fals3Agent]

banger upload 🔥 and love to see nina back!

[@edgs2352]

Thanks for sharing! Definitely on my to-go list

[@mohzeey]

Would definitely go try the jet skis!! I wana do all the donuts and stunts too!! Looks so exciting! (but actually I also wana go eco park to see the animals 😍 why choose 1 when I know I'll go both when I'm there!🤭) Food wise, A2 food courts looks so good! It's best for me bcos I'm the type who wants to try abit of everything!!🤤 Also just wana let you all know that I'm super loving the style of content! Had me laughing non stop for good 10mins! Chemistry between Aiken & NaiNa is 💯💯💯 and both looked like you really enjoyed yourselves! Please invite NaiNa as guest often! Also really nice to see how Char is not just behind the camera! Laughed so hard when Char shouted "you all sucks!!" 🤣🤣🤣 Entire video was a joy to watch! Can't wait for all the upcoming videos on this channel!🥰

[@Shoppahorlicks]

LOLd from beginning till the end. Thank you!

[@bakkwa8705]

OMG ! I see my beloved Aiken 😍 I clicked .

[@toixcchicken4019]

your subscribers soon are going to be more than RENO KING, way to go my baobei Aiken

[@adjromulos]

Nina "Sam Pat Por" is naturally hilarious... Miss her so much. Should get her in more videos... Long ride on jetski to picnic in the middle of the sea bro...

[@IIblackwidowII]

I miss Nina. Good to see her again :)

[@deekay4827]

can’t wait for the next episode

[@WinzsT]

Definitely going to try out jet ski-ing!!! The last time i did it was way back when i was in KL and never had a chance to do it again. Would love to be able to try it out again and feel the adrenaline out in the open waters. Speeding and throwing out some stress in style

[@jennylee6205]

Nice video. Have more of Aiken & Nina😆

[@charlesklaosamutara602]

The production value of this video is on point! :D

[@ansbas3309]

So fun to see you 2 again

[@desyindahsari]

Looks good! Awesome trip

[@motivationchampion6642]

So happy to see Aiken and Nina

[@limgrace696]

Nice! Wow..this video open my eyes to see Batam differently. No more Ullu. The last time I visited the zoo, it was kind of run down. Count me in, can? So much fun.... beautiful hotel, good food and packed with selection of activities. I may plan to make a trip there. Like it! Thumbs for the video.

[@jovienng87]

Trying my luck... Hi, didn't know batam got so much food and fun the gravity.ten my favourite grilled food! And the jet ski woow! Hahahah very funny Naina still as funny as use to hahaha away from home away from home away from home! Hahaha keep it up guys! Looking forward for more videos

[@kohbro6918]

Finally seeing aiken and nina go batam the video is very interesting because batam has nice food.

[@ruthisabelle]

Thank you AC for being back! U are great to watch as your humour is bombz. My family and I would love to win the staycation (whichever you generously bestow) coz its been a long time coming and I sincerely do hope to Holiday with them, especially with my mum since her Birthday is coming up in Oct. Would be great to bring the old dame out for a trip as she has not ventured out much since the pandemic and after my dad passed on. So an amazing trip like this, nearby yet filled with the bells and whistles would go a long way to reset and cheer her up considerably!!! As the youngsters, we wanna try the A2 foodcourt as well as the Hotel's dinner (mutton.... Oops, Lamb chops!) PLUS JETSKI, woohoo!!! Would be so cool to win lah. Xoxo

[@lydiatan9758]

Jetski truly looked the best 🥰🥰 the sea was rly so still and calm, great and perfect for that activity :)

[@aj1587]

The activity I’m looking to try is jet ski!! Imma bring my mom, dad and bro to try it and we have got to do some donuts together, tho it may end up like we are just playing the Nokia snake game instead lol but who knows I’m sure it will be fun haha really glad to see Nina back too!! 🥰

[@LydiaLeeleedear]

no more staycations in Singapore! im going to Batam! Thanks to this excellent travelogue!

[@kuroro9589]

I love the laopan circle cameo, sitting bougee at the back with their minimalism t-shirt

[@i.am.brinjal]

Fantastic trio! 💕

[@khokl9288]

Batam has further improve since Covid. Aston Batam looks great

[@wt9985]

really happy to see you back aiken 🥺

[@AikenChiaMing]

Happy to be back 😀

[@VanDrew9]

Glad to see Nina again ❤️

[@alui5362]

lollllll the corporate presentation is so funny!

[@kenng435]

I would want to try the jet ski!! Cos it seems like an activity that will make me feel as free as how birds fly in the sky. Just like how the bird pooped on Nina 🤣🤣🤣

[@sirapongjarumatthiraphat6251]

Love the way you guys are so funny and happy 😂

[@windsorus]

Honestly... i like this video. Keep it up.

[@libraries144]

wah nice to see nina again

[@mohzeey]

If I get to stay in Aston Batam Hotel, I think my fav activity is stay in the room, enjoy the facilities + food & drinks from Gravity Ten! Because it is indeed a home away from home, away from home, away from home! HAHAHA Loved this part so much its so funny! "啊我头很晕" 🤣

[@xy91109]

I'm gonna try out the jet-ski!!! Didn't know there was jet-ski in Batam!? Stunned. As for food, A2 food court because it seems to be a wide selection and a big group of friends can head there but still meet everyone's craving!

[@pukerorz]

也非常喜欢Nina，看你们在一起主持感慨良多，谢谢你们的视频

[@Deelazman]

The best duo aiken and nina!