Nothing beats a spontaneous trip! Went to Penang for a short getaway with Peishi last week! ;)




My airport fashion for this trip, in sweater and sweatpants with my newly bought cabin luggage! Got it a day before my trip as my previous cabin luggage was spoilt. I guess I'm too used to checking in my huge luggage all the time haha.




I can never get tired of this view. Window seats ftw!




Always in awe of the clouds formations, such a beauty.




With Peishi on flight!




After landing, we got the data sim-card at these counters. Randy told us that it will be cheaper with more data if we get it outside but for those who didn't want the hassle, you can just get it here.




Took a taxi and off to our hotel! Our hotel is located at Batu Ferringhi Beach area!




Changed to shorts and it's time for dinner.




Went to Long Beach which is near our hotel. Fried oysters!




BBQ chicken wings.




Prawn noodles but without... prawn???? Only noodles hahaha!




Stingray which tasted like curry. Food isn't that fantastic as it's a touristy dining place.




Wasn't really satisfied with our dinner and we called for room service after we washed up.




Woke up to this view in the morning. #lifecannotgetanybetter




Our first stop was Armenian Street, the street of art in George Town.




Armenian Street is a street in the inner city of George Town and within the core zone of the Unesco World Heritage Site. Really happy to be able to explore the area although the sun was scorching hot.




How beautiful is this omg.




The famous "Little Children on a Bicycle" mural! When we went there, it was already crowded with people!




We then left to Gurney Paragon for some shopping and dessert.




Since we are in the city area, we decided to go and have authentic Penang food!




Penang laksa! Loves it!




Delicious chendol!




Fried oysters!




Fried kway tiao which is just so-so.




Penang rojak!




The famous chendol stall with long queue.




Walked down to Penang road to explore.







With my "acting all chio" partner-in-crime.




Shopping around for snacks as Peishi wanted to get some for her family.







Guess who sneaked this shot? :D




Back to Batu Ferringhi area and went to Andrew's Kampung for dinner because of all the good reviews!




Tom yum soup.




Fried rice!




Marmite chicken.




Kangkong! The food was pretty good. I think it's one of the better food places to go to if you're staying in Batu Ferringhi area.




The next day, we stayed in the hotel for spa and chill before flying back to Singapore.




Finally it's time for massage yay!




Went to play xbox too! Quite boring because I always win her lol. #loserpeishi




We also went to have small bites before flying off! I might be coming back to Penang again soon in the near future. I know we didn't explore much of Penang, so if you have any suggestions on where I should go the next time I visit Penang, do let me know! Will really go try them out next time! Thank you all! ;)

Pigalle, the new heart of Paris. I'm really happy to be staying at Grand Pigalle Hotel, which is located in the 9th-arrondissement, for my last few nights in Paris. Such an amazing hotel and neighbourhood.




Upon checking in, saw this sweet handwritten note by the team welcoming my stay! ;)
I like the story of this hotel, which was inspired by a lifetime of friendship of 3 friends, spending the better part of the last decade dedicated to hospitality in cocktail bars, wine bars and restaurants, seeking to create a new kind of locale, one that is rich, cultivated, comfortable, and casual. And here you have it, Grand Pigalle Hotel. The ground floor is a space for reception and the wine bar, holding the spirit of “Bed & Beverage” reigns.





I love the room and most importantly, I LOVE the bed! It's one of the comfiest bed that I had ever slept in! The bed will literally mould to my body once I'm on it, making me hard to leave after. I even went to ask them about the bed and they told me that the mattresses are all handmade in Brittany. No wonder it's so good!




Original moulding, fireplaces, aged and textured wallpaper, brass lamps and handles that revives the eternal bohemian spirit of this artist-adored Parisian neighbourhood.







Beautiful bathroom tiles, I'm totally obsessed by it.




Love the colours and simplicity to it.




In the bathroom, under my feet...




Breakfast spread every morning!
I really had a good time staying at Grand Pigalle Hotel. A cosy and unique hotel which I would love to stay again when I'm back to Paris, and to explore the neighbourhood even more. They provided warm hospitality and helped us a lot on directions/recommendations. Had a wonderful stay and I can't wait to be back!

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