Le Petite Cancale @ Duxton Hill

Fantastic meal @ Le Petite Cancale with bf that made me go ooo..lala...

The crab was creamy (in bf's words), the whelks was fresh and succulent.

The oysters were divine.

The Salted Butter & Caramel Lava Cake was heavenly. And even the bread was good.

The weather was perfect and the company was everything I've always wanted.

As I sipped away on my wine, I felt...

**Bliss**

The Explorer Hotel Malacca, Melaka Malaysia Review

I found The Explorer Hotel, Malacca for my weekend stay last week through a last minute promo deal on agoda.com.

It is currently only 3 weeks old! A very new hotel indeed! Take a look at the spanking new hotel lobby.

Somehow, the hotel gave me a chalet feel as we were walking to our rooms.

The room was small and neat. Nothing fancy but good enough. The toilet was also small but it really was a steal at around 50SGD! Very value for money and this 143 rooms hotel is located right next to a few shipping centres. Perfect for me!

Overall, I would say that I had a great stay there. Namely for these few reasons:

1) Their customer service is great with very prompt response. They even have a facebook page and you'll be able to get replies really fast by posting on the wall.

2) For a fee of 5MYR, you can have unlimited entries and exits from their sheltered carpark. And if you're lucky, you may be able to find a lot right in front of the hotel entrance like we did (2nd pic above).

The main road carpark entrance wasn't in service when we were there last week. To enter, you'll need to make a big u-turn around Mahkota Parade and enter from the back entrance.

3) The great location of the hotel. There's 2 shopping centres next to it. One, across the street called Dataran Pahlawan and that has my favourite Vincci shop.

Dataran Pahlawan

Mahkota Parade

In fact, I think the area The Explorer Hotel is located will eventually develop into a shopping area with more shops! Currently, it's really new and the shop space are all vacant.

As a sidetrack, I got all 3 pairs below for about 60SGD only!! So happy with my cheap buys! I love shoes... 

4) The hotel is situated about 10 mins walk away from the main Jonker Street in Malacca, which is across the river. It was a shorter walk than I have expected. And not at all bad if the weather is fine.

5) The hotel also offers 10MYR McDonald's voucher and there's 2 McDonald's in the 2 shopping centres mentioned above. It's really convenient to grab a Mc breakkie or supper. 

And I had a yummilicious Chicken McMuffin breakfast with the complimentary vouchers. 

Well, well, do grab the cheap deals for hotel stays in The Explorer Hotel, Malacca while it's still on. You won't regret it. ;)

I Need This Real Badly...

Lately.... I need a breather... real badly.

Things Fall Apart...

Things fall apart, as they sometimes will. So you can see clearer what matters most to your heart.

Heyya, yes you!

Yes you, the one bending low trying to pick a small pink striped ear elly... 

You peeking into my random thoughts make me nervous and I wonder why. Am I not comfortable enough with you? Maybe... Would I mind you taking a cyber stroll through my blog? Surely not.

Well then, I concluded that it must be the risk of opening my heart and mind that brings about this anxiety. Like I've mentioned, this hasn't been the easiest route for me to take (although it happened easily and I take it as it is meant to be). And it's the only route I know that I can live true to. 

So go on, take a glimpse and chuckle. I'll learn to bare my soul and laugh along.

Young & Vibrant Hyehwa 혜화 In Seoul

All thanks to a friend who brought us to Hyehwa for a tasty traditional dinner that I came to know of vibrant area filled with university students.

You see, Hyehwa station located on Line 2 is situated near to Hyehwa University. And of course it's filled with life and energy.

I didn't have the chance to shop around as much as I wanted to. All I could do was to snap away while taking a stroll after dinner.

I was told that the there's a few theaters in the area. Perhaps, you can get a clear picture of what this little charming area is all about from these 2 blogs here and here.

I'll just let my pictures speak for themselves.

Strangely, a lot of fortune telling tents littered the streets. I would think that at this age, you'd think you can conquer the world and have no need of fortune telling to guide you through life.

I particularly love this building below with the huge glass doors. It adds such romance to a cool Srping night in Seoul. 

Makes me miss Seoul so....

I'm definitely heading back to get myself acquainted with this lovely place the next time I'm back in Seoul.

Hyehwa station is just 1 stop away from Dongdaemun station. Take Exit 2 and just soak up the energy as you step out! ;) 

The Only Way Is To Let Love Flow

Have you ever felt magnetically drawn to something that makes you fear?

It doesn't matter how many times you've love. It's different each time when we find ourselves in an unknown territory all over again.

Feeling all vulnerable and exposed if you chose to live free and be true.

"Anyone who loves must know how to lose themselves and find themselves again." - Paulo Coelho, By The River Peidra I Sat Down And Wept.