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Cento Bangkok – Italian Restaurant, Bang Rak Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Down a side alley behind a gently lit door, Cento Bangkok is a thrilling find. It’s not just because of the contrast between the street and the interior but also because wh…
The Siam Bangkok – A Luxury Boutique Stay on the River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau First impressions count, and The Siam Bangkok impresses from the onset. A striking light-filled lobby is green with hanging ferns, a central water feature, bol…
The Story House, The Siam Hotel Bangkok Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Story House, a collaborative effort between Bensley Design Studios and The Siam’s visionary founder, Krissada Sukosol Clapp, offers a unique dining experience. Each o…
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Thailand Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Neighbouring Thailand’s first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khao Yai, just a few hours northeast of Bangkok, lies a new destination poised to steal the …
Poirot – French Restaurant, Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Sitting alongside Thailand’s first National Park is the last place I’d expect to find a fine-dining French restaurant. It also wouldn’t be high on my li…
GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Tucked away in the rolling hills of Khao Yai, Thailand, lies a unique winemaking region slowly gaining international recognition. GranMonte Wines, a family-owned a…
Afternoon Tea Khao Yai – Tea Carriage Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’re sitting on the deck of a restored 1900s railcar. Birds coo in the surrounding lush greenery, swans drift across the lake below us, and the air is alive with butterflies. The…
FIRE Restaurant Singapore – Argentinian Grill at 1-Atico Monica Tindall With our personal Latin American history, we are often excited by the prospect of cuisine from the continent reaching Southeast Asia but, at the same time, so often disappointed. Translat…
Maison Boulud Singapore – Marina Bay Sands Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Singapore certainly doesn’t lack restaurants where you can spend a moment enjoying the finer things in life. While linen table tops and crystal glasses are in plen…
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon & Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful – ArtScience Museum, Singapore Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Two exhibits at the ArtScience Museum offer visitors to Singapore a chance to experience some world-class pre…
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore – A Singapore Sojourn on Orchard Boulevard Monica Tindall Singapore buzzes with a futuristic rhythm. Glass and steel titans dominate the skyline, their gleaming facades reflecting the city’s relentless innovation. Yet, a…
Nobu Singapore – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Monica Tindall I am a big fan of Nikkei cuisine, the delicious fusion of Japanese techniques and Peruvian ingredients. While Nikkei cookery has only recently gained fame in these parts, reaching Southeast Asia and b…