Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Caning Jaramillo and Monica Tindall If you’re having a blast enjoying the incredible Mara River Safari Lodge and Bali Safari and Marine Park, for instance: taking an elephant ride; wandering around the gorgeous complex; embarking on a camel excursion; …
About eight years ago, in the perspicacious gourmet community of Kuala Lumpur, a delicious murmur was whispered from foodie’s ear to foodie’s ear. Rumour had it that a magnificent chef, straight out of the world-renowned kitchen of Spain’s El Bulli, had grac…
Accommodation, food and drinks are available for all budgets in Phuket but here we summarise our favourite luxe locations in: Dubbed the “pearl of the Andaman” Phuket is not only home to a wealth of beautiful beaches but also to a stunning collectio…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall For those looking for a day or afternoon of ultimate pleasure seeking, away from the beach, with preferences on the pampering and taste bud tempting side, we’ve put together a little sequence of joy for you to try. Monica and I en…
The Pavilions One of the highest points in Phuket holds the island’s most secluded and romantic resort, The Pavilions. This adults-only property promises a fun and intimate experience for all guests and it’s one of those rare spots that has it all: quality foo…
Dubbed a ‘water palace,’ Kriya Spa breathes peace and tranquility from the moment we arrive. Wide cement tiles form a path over a pond, sided with cascading water features and verdant rows of manicured reeds and trees, and leads us to the open-walled spa lobby. A sm…
La Juiceria Juices – fresh, tasty and a wonderful blend of carefully chosen ingredients La Juiceria By Sarah Ross Jones La Juiceria is one of a kind here in Kuala Lumpur, offering fresh, cold-pressed, raw juices and juice cleanses. There are options for eve…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Hidden behind discreet tall gates and up through a bamboo tunnel lies one of Phuket’s best kept dining secrets. Resident guests at The Pavilions enjoy the glorious views and attentive service at The Plantation Club all day t…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall The Pavilions spacious secluded villas are just perfect for a romantic getaway, but also tempting for an afternoon spa visit. In the low season, lucky visitors have the potential to spoil themselves with a just a few hours …
Black Market – Beautiful Views and Tasty Food Words by Naomi Martin Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Located beside the beautiful Royal Selangor Golf Club, Black Market offers fantastic views of greens and lush fairways, with the KL Petronas Towers standi…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall ‘One Martini is all right, two are too many and three are not enough,’ croons the William Faulkner quote on the menu. I’ll happily take that for the directional theme of this sultry evening at 360° Bar and Grill. The casual outdoo…
M8 Bar at Sunset M8 Bar Sunset Cocktails at KL’s Hottest New Bar Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Just recently I was invited to a party that was hippies versus hipsters. I don’t know why anything has to be just one or the other. […]