Words: Chad Merchant Photos: Monica Tindall & Kavalan The Vault, a popular speakeasy-style bar in Sri Hartamas, proved to be a cosy and comfortable venue for the latest release from Kavalan, the once-plucky Taiwanese whisky maker that’s now settling int…
Old China Cafe, Nyonya Cuisine in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall An old gramophone plays Chinese Opera in the background. It crackles, much like in an old movie theatre. Was this a time warp to 1916? Perhaps! Two huge mirrors on opposing walls provided much needed light and refle…
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold Coast, Australia
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Gold Coast is certainly a fun destination for family travel. Theme parks, hinterland, a burgeoning food scene, a generally pleasant climate, and striking stretches of golden sandy beaches, make the area a treasure trove for hol…
28 Fireplace, A Great Cafe on the Ampang Side of Town, KL
Words: Naomi Martin Photos: Monica Tindall The outskirts (read PJ or the ‘other’ side of town) of Kuala Lumpur is acclaimed for its abundance of casual cafés and excellent coffee joints. Families residing in the city centre though often reserve the…
Botanica Deli, Bangsar South, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups and Desserts
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I like to think of myself as the healthy type. I enjoy green smoothies for breakfast and preparing my own dinners from scratch, but when it comes to lunchtime I get a bit lazy. If there are leftovers from last nights di…
Saturday Seafood Buffet, Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Weekends see the leisure crowd hit Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, and as such Saturday night has been made into something well suited to a luxurious weekend escape. Themed buffets are regular occurrences at the resort…
High Coffee, The Fireplace, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Forget afternoon “tea”… in Australia we have a LOVE for coffee and the team at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort has recognized this passion with their recent introduction of High Coffee! The Fireplace, the resort’s el…
Maison Francaise, Fine French Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Many will tell you that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the food at Maison Francaise reaches beyond such a subjective viewpoint. Artistically-presented arrays of color and form grace every plate. And …
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences, Gold Coast
Words and photos: Monica Tindall The Gold Coast, Queensland, famed for glorious beaches and dynamic hinterlands, theme parks and entertainment, and a burgeoning gourmet scene, is home to Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences. Positioned to take full a…
Five Travel Tips for Visiting Canberra, ACT, Australia
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Get Mobile Wi-Fi Many hotels in Australia don’t yet offer complimentary Internet services, and you’re going to want connection not only in your room but on the road as well. Having a mobile router allows you to naviga…
D’Legends Bar, Porky Menu in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Horn Photos: Monica Tindall With an overwhelming variety of bars and restaurants to choose from in TTDI, it’s not surprising that D’Legends Bar has slipped under many peoples’ radar, given its unassuming appearance. But I’m not one to judge a bo…
Ola Bowls, Smoothie Bowls & Cold Pressed Juices, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Ola Bowls … us over with Great Flavour Shopping can be tough work! Lucky for us, Pavilion’s latest kiosk, offers us reprieve in this hot Malaysian weather. In need of a tasty, icy cold snack to keep up the energy levels, w…