Shinta Mani Wild – A Bensley Collection, Cambodia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau If you want an indicator of the quality of a stay, take a close look at the welcome and check out the minibar. By my logic, Shinta Mani Wild was destined for exceptional …
Month: April 2024
Templation Angkor – Pool Villas Siem Reap
Templation Angkor – Pool Villas Siem Reap Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Not far from the historical marvels of Siem Reap, Cambodia, lies an eco-retreat enveloped by tropical fruit gardens and dotted with spacious villas – Temptation Angkor. From the …
The Culinary Art of Cambodia Cookbook
The Culinary Art of Cambodia Cookbook Recipes – Templation Angkor Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau This is our last meal in Siem Reap for this trip, and we are blessed to be dining with Chef Bunchhou at Templation Angkor. He has prepared a special menu showc…
Phare, The Cambodian Circus – Siem Reap
Phare, The Cambodian Circus – Siem Reap Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Siem Reap, Cambodia, is a treasure trove for travellers. The awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat are among the topmost itineraries, but a trip wouldn’t be complete wi…
Sam Neoh – Culinary Associate Director 1-Group
Sam Neoh – Culinary Associate Director of 1-Group In this interview, Sam Neoh – Culinary Associate Director of 1-Group, shares some stories about current projects and how he got into the industry. What do you do? I am a Culinary Associate Director at …
Lum Orng Farm to Table – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Lum Orng Farm to Table – Siem Reap, Cambodia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau In Siem Reap, Lum Orng Farm to Table offers a taste of Cambodia’s culinary past and future. Chef Sothea Seng curates “New Mekong Cuisine,” a menu that highlig…
Infusion Bar Siem Reap- Sustainable Craft Cocktails
Infusion Bar Siem Reap – Sustainable Craft Cocktails Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Only second to a good cocktail do we love a good sustainability story. And the team behind Infusion Bar in Siem Reap do both exceptionally well. Blending local fr…
Chi Restaurant & Bar, Anantara Angkor Resort
Chi Restaurant & Bar, Anantara Angkor Resort Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chi Restaurant & Bar, within Anantara Angkor Resort, welcomes guests with charming wooden accents and French windows, offering lovely views over the hotel’…
Barcode Siem Reap – Fun Night Out at the Cabaret
Barcode Siem Reap – Fun Night Out at the Cabaret Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Staying at the Bensley Collection Private Pool Villas in Siem Reap comes with more benefits than a butler (stunning accommodation, breakfast delivery and gracious service …
Sokkhak River Lounge – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sokkhak River Lounge – Siem Reap, Cambodia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau As twilight bathes Siem Reap in a warm glow, Han Sen and I are perched on the rooftop of Sokkhak River Lounge. The gentle scent of exotic flowers mingles with the cool evening …
Sokkhak Spa River Side – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sokkhak Spa River Side – Siem Reap Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau One of the privileges of living in or travelling through Southeast Asia is the availability of spa treatments in all price ranges. From five-dollar foot massages to multiple-digi…
Jamie Low -Co-founder of Lyla Beauty Lounge
Jamie Low -Co-founder of Lyla Beauty Lounge In this interview, Jamie Low -Co-founder of LYLA Beauty Lounge, shares some insight into behind-the-scenes operations. What do you do? I am one of the founders of LYLA Beauty Lounge in Kuala Lumpur. I’m a certifi…