Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The latest hot spot to open in Georgetown is a Spanish inspired tapas bar, Patio. Run by two hipsters (William and Kenny) with worldly experience in the hospitality industry, this Bar de Tapas is set to add a chic addition to the evolving nightlife scene in Penang. L…
Salmon – perhaps a healthier alternative to steak. I love that they are flexible enough to give me all veges, no fries, and at least pretend to try to fulfill my request of cooking with no oil or butter. Cashmere Naan – dense, doughy, delicious. Suzi…
Words: Caning Jaramillo As an expat living in Kuala Lumpur for almost ten years now, I feel pretty confident in knowing the city for great places to eat, play and relax. However, it seems that every year that passes, this city presents me with new undiscovered ge…
Hubby and I love to visit the spa together but we do indeed like different things. Often spa packages for couples have a romantic angle, involving the same massage and scrub and undoubtedly finishing with a floral bath. While these are generally enchanting exp…
The Den, Macalister Mansion The Den, Macalister Mansion, Georgetown, Penang Words by Caning JaramilloPhotos by The Yum List I’m always excited to visit Penang, a trendy island paradise that never seems to sleep, especially w…
China Treasures China Treasure – Bringing Chinese Culinary Arts to New Heights Words by Craig J Selby, Photos by The Yum List Sometimes you just walk into a place and you simply know that you are going to love it. It was one of those rare moments when the “wow-fa…
“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure.” Lao Tzu Picturesque limestone hills, jungle covered grounds and natural geothermic hot springs surround the Spa and Wellness Centre at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat. Immersed in t…
Dramatic limestone jungle covered hills, steaming geothermal hot springs and cascading waterfalls set the backdrop to The Pomelo, The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat’s all day dining location. An open walled restaurant is cooled by natural breezes and ceili…
Kota Kinabalu Harbour Words and Pictures by Kirsten Durward If you want to escape your resort or are overnighting in Kota Kinabalu you could do worse than visit the harbour, view the return of the colourful fishing fleet and spend a little time in the local markets …
The Club Outdoor Landscape The Club, The Antonym of Big Resort Don’t expect lagoon shaped pools with slides and rowdy children splashing, jumping and shrieking with glee. Don’t count on crowds and massive buffets, or countless restaurants and whopping ballroo…
A sparkling welcome to Gaya Island Resort by YTL Gaya Island Resort by YTL, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia “Distinctively Borneo” By Monica Tindall YTL has long held a reputation for luxurious escapes in lush natural environments around Malaysia. Their latest openin…
Sunset Bar Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Sunset Bar Glorious aquamarine waters, a palm dotted coastline and gardens that unfurl down to the sea’s edge was not what I was expecting from this well located Shangri-La property, but it’s what I …