Cand goes to JB: Cafe Hopping Sept 2015

Some time in early September, just before I returned to Canada for my last year in university, I went to Johor Bahru in Malaysia with some of my good friends. I had actually never been to JB before (at least not that I remember), and this was my first time. I heard (good and bad) stories about the place before and was not quite sure what to expect. Luckily for me, my friends were very familiar with the place. It was a day trip dedicated to cafe hopping, so we went there early and hungry. 

We first made a stop at a cafe for brunch. For some reason, I didn't have pictures so... I don't know why!!!!!

Anyway, we headed to The Replacement Lodge & Kitchen for coffee and churros after brunch. The place was really bright and clean. It was pretty much the epitome of hipster cafes. LOL! I loved the churros here!

Our last cafe stop was Bev C. This is yet another hipster cafe in JB! I think that a lot of Singaporeans visit JB cafes now because it is cheaper, and also the cafes in JB are more creative. There is a huge variety of cafes specialising in different unique types of food and drinks. There are more interesting places that I haven't visited and would definitely love to visit!!!

Below Bev C's cafe, there is a clothing store, where their own line of apparel are sold. The pieces are very special and the price range is similar to that of Zara (SGD 60-100+). I bought a pair of asymmetrical pants and am still loving them after all this time!!

Waiting for food!

Coffee and tea in cubes!!! I loved the concept of pouring in the milk onto ice cubes! I preferred the iced tea in this case though, the coffee would be better as a wake-me-up in the morning rather than in the middle of the day! The mint ice cream cake is really good too. Not too sweet, so I really liked it!

Me being hipster. Hehe!

The workshop downstairs, where the clothes are designed!

After this, we went back to the shopping mall where Isabel got her nails done and we went for a foot massage. I rarely get foot massages because I am SO ticklish. Lol! But I did, and it was a nice experience.

After this we went to eat at a Korean restaurant and then we had ice cream at the fake Swensens. LOL! Then we went home and I remember getting scolded by my daddy because we got home pretty late. Okay, abrupt end to this post!!! Bye bye! Yay I'm finally almost all caught up with all my traveling blog posts. I need a camera... Any how, see you next post, Cand goes to LA - the full edition! 

XX, Cand

Cand goes to Penang July 2015

I visited Penang, Malaysia last July 2015 with a couple of friends. It was mostly a foodie trip! I remember debating for a bit before deciding to go because I had already been on a couple of trip and I was a little broke by this time. But since Penang was near by and relatively cheap, plus there was free accommodation so I decided that I should go. YOLO right? Lol...

This trip was a while ago, and for some reason, I don't have all the pictures and can't remember all the details. So this post will be shorter and definitely less detailed than my posts on Korea and Hong Kong! 

Day 1: SIN-PEN, Best Supper EVER!

Arrival in Penang.

And this was the view from our friend's apartment!

I remember having curry mee in the middle of the day but I have no pictures!!! :( Anyway, we went to a grocery store/mall too, but no pictures there. I ain't even sure if I'm remembering this right... Anyway, we ended our day with supper! This is THE BEST thing ever! It's called Penang Hokkien Mee. I have to thank my friend for driving us around too because I would not have been able to locate this place...

And just like that, we ended our food adventure - day 1!

Day 2: BKT, Penang Hill

We had a different style Ba Ku Teh (Herbal pork thing?) before heading to Penang Hill.

We took a tram up Penang Hill and it kinda reminded me of Hong Kong's The Peak! The views were obviously different but the tram ride felt kinda similar.

View from Penang Hill.

I don't really recall what we did the rest of the day! I think we had Chendol (a type of dessert), but again, no pictures!!! I am horrible at documenting stuff. LOL #oops

Day 3: George Town, Jetty, Sekeping Penang

On our 3rd day in Penang, we headed to George Town. P.s. It is a great place for posers like me! LOL!!! You'll see what I mean in a bit...

Rented this bicycle thing to get around on. 

Me + lil Claps

A posing opportunity!

Such a poser...

Posing again...

And yet again...

The street art around this area is super cute! 

We also went to the Jetty which was a walking distance from George Town. 

Posing at the Jetty this time...

After, we headed to Awesome Canteen for a Sekeping Penang experience. Such a hipster experience!!!

My friend is so rude... Tsk!!

IT WAS BLOODY HOT. I was sweating my ass off!!!

Hipster shot of some post cards a friend bought and our drink + the plant. Lol! 

Posing again. Hehe!

Yum yum yum!!! Penang Laksa!!! It is sour unlike the other types of laksas! Love it!!!!! I love sour stuff. I think at night the guys went out to party, and the rest went home early.

Day 4: Lok Lok, Shopping, Cafe

I think on day 4 we went to this night market place either before or after dinner. We had Lok Lok and I think it was early dinner because we had supper after... This is super street food. Just a table with a hole in the middle and you can pick and cook whatever you want! The worker then collects the sticks, counts and then you pay them. 

Had supper at a friend's friend's cafe. LOL! It was okay. I remember being really tired by this point. Lol! I think we might have went for prata or more food after... This trip was really just a food trip. hahahahah!

Day 5: PEN-SIN

Headed back to Singapore, so we didn't do much!

Breakfast at the cafe at the airport. I had Nasi Lemak! LOL aka the most asian looking thing on the table.

And that was the end of the Penang trip!!!! Such a short post right. Unfortunately, I wish it could be longer and more in-depth but I don't remember much details. I do remember being lazy and going to Starbucks to hang on one of the nights. LOL! I'm sure nobody wants to hear about that. Okay that's all folks! See you in the next post! Another short one - Cand goes to JB!!!

XX, Cand