Okay, if you’re looking for a family day out — and I know you are, because who only wants family days in, that’s a recipe for arguments about arguments about other arguments — then you need to hit six — yes, six! — places in Batam that will get you out of your comfort zone and into your fun zone. If you can hit all six in one day, you’re the awesomest family in history. If you have to spread them out, and still hit all six, then you’re the second awesomest family in history. Either way, do these, and awesome will ensue.

First up, Sea Forest Adventure Batam, a 10 hectares park filled with many outdoor activities. We tried the Aqua Adventure Track. It’s like how we would have to play if the whole world turned to water like in that movie about the whole world turn to water, what was it called again (Waterworld. Yep.) It’s like the Olympics meets a bouncy house, with guards to keep you from drowning (that’s a plus). I wish the whole world was an Aqua Track. Turn on all the bathtubs, see if we can make that happen.

There are other activities like Mangrove Cruise, jetski, Banana boat, canoing, Snorkeling, Flying Bike, paintball, Practical Shooting, bubble soccer and many more.