So my friend and I decided to spend a relaxing day together at Bugis, where we made an impromptu visit to a dog cafe filled with adorable cuddly pups and explored the vintage shophouses in Haji Lane.
DOG CAFE
We visited WTF ( We are The Furballs ) located at the open rooftop garden on the 7th floor of Bugis+. Days prior to this outing, we were set on going to bugis to spend our day there together but we just didn't know what to do so we decided to duck it and wing it. During the train ride there, my friend excitedly told me that she heard of dog cafe located in bugis and since we're already planning to spend our day there, why not drop by for a visit?The dog cafe opens at 1pm and kids age 10 and below are not allowed to enter. Once we entered, we were greeted by the friendly staffs running the cafe and asked to exchange our identification cards for visitor passes ( identification pass is required for verification of age, and plus students get to enjoy discounted entry fee of $9.50 from Monday - Thursday. ) The entry fee includes a free drink of your choice ( premium drinks need to top up ) and allows you to stay for 2h strictly. Once everything was settled, i couldn't contain my excitement with the thought of cuddling with fluffy pups heh. We placed our bags in the shelfs provided and proceeded to try and touch the pups.
Talk about being realistic, the puppies wouldn't come near you or let you touch them unless you have treats ready for them to nom on. You can buy dog treats at the counter for $3 per small bag and almost instantly the dogs would come scurrying to you in hopes of getting some rewards for their overflowing cuteness.
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| Lola, a mini pomeranian |
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| Meet Slinky, my favourite pup in the cafe ❣ |
One tip i picked up myself during my stay at the cafe was: don't give your treats all in one go. At some point in time, you might get tired of the number of dogs climbing all over you trying to get a treat themselves. Save some for later, after all you're granted 2h there.
We had our fun playing with the pups and desperately trying to get each one of their attention but we needed a break, really. One cool thing about the cafe is that it provides free boardgames for you to play at an area designated and cordoned off from the pups playing area, you just have to approach the counter and ask!
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| The area cordoned off from the lil puppies |
My friend and I played 2 rounds of Game of Life and chatted a little bit while sipping our drinks ( which you can redeem at the counter anytime, just keep your receipt safely and present it to claim your drink. ) It was about 2 - 3pm in the afternoon and we wanted to go off and explore Haji Lane, so we grabbed leftover treats from earlier on and once again began the impossible mission of getting affection back from the pups.
I was rather lucky, getting snuggled in by my favourite puppy Slinky for a while and getting some attention from other adorable pups. When i first got my treats, i told myself i would give them out sparingly but once those puppies stare at you with their huge puppy eyes, you simply can't resist.
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| One good thing to keep in mind is to avoid wearing black. Their furs will stick on your clothing. |
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| Some shots taken while these puppies came to me ❤ |
Shortly after, we made our way to Haji Lane but it was our first time going there so we were kinda, a little ( maybe very ) lost.
HOW TO GET TO HAJI LANE
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| A map that i've made to help those who wants to go to Haji Lane |
This was how we went: We crossed the traffic light to Bugis Street and turned left. We walked along the straight path until we saw Raffles Hospital in the distant ( this will let you know that you're on the right track ). Keep walking until you come across a traffic light that still goes straight ( It should be at Ophir Road ), you should be able to see a sign that says Arab St in a short distance and be at the entrance of a plaza/mall. From here, you can cut through the mall and walked across it ( literally straight from how you entered ) or walk straight till you reach the sign Arab St and turn right. Keep your eyes sharp and open, Haji Lane is one small street and can be hard to find, but you'll be able to see a sign. We took about 10-15min to reach there by foot.
HAJI LANE
You know you're in Haji Lane as soon as you stepped in as you'll be greeted by the sight of many tourists crowding around taking photos or visiting shops.There are photo opportunities everywhere within the rows of vintage shophouses that screams the 60s era vibes. Lots of indie clothe brands set up their shops within these shophouses and you could also be expecting to see shops that sells little trinkets and artworks. Haji Lane is just one stretch of road, that's all. To make the best out of your stay, try to visit every shop that's open.
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| Do follow my instagram @iamkeemchi as i posted a photo there too! |
Haji Lane has bars, bistros, cafes, clothe shops, trinket shops and even skincare/makeup shop. I spotted a stairs that led up to the 2nd floor of a shophouse with a sign enticing people that says something along korean skincare and makeup products and of course i had to dragged my friend along.
It's a dainty little shop, once you enter you can see the whole shop and its products neatly placed on the shelfs. They carry products like 3CE, Nature Republic, Innisfree, and many more. They boast
products that are not easily available to get in Singapore and products that are directly shipped from the authentic company which retails at low prices. My friend and I both bought a sheet mask from Nature Republic at $2 ea. Although we bought only a mask each, we were both given a pretty paper bag!
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| The one i bought, in Green Tea. |
We kept QiuQiu's ( Clicknetwork's Budget Barbie host ) advice in mind and kept an eagle eye lookout for clothing racks or clothes piled up in luggage bags as those clothes could go as low as $5 each and could still be a quality product. My friend sieved through clothing from a luggage and took home two pieces for $10 altogether.
Selfie Coffee ( Cafe )
After lots of exploring and photos, we found a cafe to rest our tired feet. We landed upon Selfie Coffee, a cafe that can print your selfie onto your cup of coffee, how amazing is that? While there wasn't any practical use of it and my friend pointed out that poking the straw and drinking out of our faces was kind of "evil", we have to admit that it was a fun and innovative idea, the first cafe we've heard or came across that offered such a service in Singapore.
I opted for warm Butterscotch Coffee while my friend chose the selfie frappe. We chilled at the second floor of the cafe, jamming to music and talking about our aspirations. The cafe gave me a sense of comfort and i felt really cosy while sipping my coffee there. Overall the atmosphere at the cafe was really nice and we were essentially alone most of the time ( afterall, it's a weekday. ) It was nice to relax and spend your day at with your friend, however if you're thinking of spending there alone reading a book or studying, you might want to reconsider if you're the type that can't concentrate well with semi-loud music playing. I was not kidding when i said we jammed to the music.
That pretty much concludes my day with my friend at Haji Lane, it was nice to kind of relax once in a while amidst my schedule, juggling between work and cca. Thank you for reading ❤
❤ Links and information of places mentioned ❤
❥ We are The Furballs: https://www.facebook.com/wearethefurballs/
❥ TWC Korean products: https://twccompany.sg/
❥ Selfie Coffee: https://www.facebook.com/selfiecoffeesg/
❤ My Social Handles ❤
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