Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall We’re expecting another delightful sea view from Da Maurizio but nothing could have prepared us for the actuality. The spot lit evening sea; with the white foaming waves crashing on the dark rocks feels like it’s right in the ro…
Torii, Contemporary Japanese and Whiskey Bar, TTDI Brooke Keel, Monica Tindall, Anthony Jegu A grown up and chilled out modern izakaya with a distinctly Malaysian flair, Torii is the place to be if you want to munch on delicious and perfectly portioned variati…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Even if you are not staying at this splendid resort, I can thoroughly recommend that you visit the blissful Banyan Tree Spa for the day, for the afternoon or just for a simple massage. Treat yourself, I promise you will remember t…
The hill of Cape Panwa, with its stunning views of the Andaman Sea is home to one of Phuket’s most luxurious stays, Sri panwa. Thirty two acres of hilly lush tropical green enwraps 60 lavish villas affording each a verdant canopy and enchanting vistas of the seas…
Bali never ceases to ‘wow’ with its unfaltering line-up of sensational beach bars. From hip and crowded, to exclusive and intimate, the Island of the Gods has more than its measure of quality watering holes in impressive locations. Just when I thought I’d seen mor…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Taking full advantage of Sri panwa’s unique location at the Southern tip of Phuket, Cool Spa sits up high with simply jaw dropping views of the ever-changing ocean and skies above. I’ve seen some beautiful spas in some bea…
The 9th Floor Heavenly Food Served by Angels Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The 9th Floor is another restaurant we keep hearing from the lips of local residents and hotel concierges. We decide to pay GM Thomas Brack a visit while i…
Les Diables, Boat Lagoon Les Diables, Phuket, Lunch at Boat Lagoon Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Our third visit here and some people are going to think we’re on commission. But honestly it’s just hard for two people’s stomachs to …
Vientiane, Laos Micheylne Callan shares with The Yum List her favourite place to stay and top five restaurants to dine at, in Vientiane Laos. Where to Stay in Vientiane Dhavara Boutique Hotel It’s centrally located and well kept. Instead of putting …
Salsa Verde reminds me of South Beach, Miami with its grand columns, warm lighting and strokes of lush intertwined in the interior while maintaining a casual cheery atmosphere. Open walled with a lagoon-shaped pool in the immediate forefront and the beach on …
The Siam Supper Club Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The thing about restaurants when travelling is that you never really know what to expect. And despite descriptions from raving local residents, The Siam Supper Club is a surprising revela…
Joe’s Downstairs – this entrance is hiding something stunning Joe’s Downstairs, Kalim Beach, Patong Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) As soon as you step foot on the stairs leading down to Joe’s your senses are a…