Karimun Island – Non-touristy Bintan alternative

By now most Singaporeans would have made a weekend getaway or two to Bintan and Batam. But most of us would not have heard of another Indonesian island that’s easily accessible by ferry and is just 2 hours away – Karimun Island; not to be confused with Karimunjawa Island which lies farther away in Central Java.

Also known as Nuwi Island or locally as Karimun Besar, this is one of the main islands in the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia that boasts white sand beaches, aesthetic cafes, and lots of fresh seafood at super affordable prices.

1. Chill at one of the 3 beaches on the island