Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Moomba, Angsana Lăng Cô Resort’s beach restaurant and bar, serves up a delightful menu of international and local dishes. Situated between the shore and the resort pool, and with full-length glass walls, the setting is a postcard of green and blu…
Monica Tindall Formerly the Imperial capital of Vietnam and currently recognized as the culinary epicentre of the country, Hue is worthy of a stay of a few days or more. Although many of the historic sites were damaged during the Vietnam war, enough has been preser…
Monica Tindall Hue already feels as if it is off the beaten path not yet overcome with tourists such as nearby Hoi An and Da Nang. But, if you have a bit of an adventurous spirit and enjoy a good coffee hunt, which takes you even further away from the […]
Monica Tindall Located in the beautiful Azerai La Residence, Hue, Le Parfum restaurant is one of the finer dining experiences you’ll find in the city. Serving breakfast buffet-style to guests of the hotel in the morning, it offers an a la carte menu to visitors for …
Monica Tindall Spice Viet Restaurant Hue offers an authentic taste of Vietnam in a contemporary setting with a comprehensive drinks list and attentive service. I’m here tonight to try, in particular, their specialities from Hue and the staff seem delighted to e…
Monica Tindall with the help of Ms Ruby, the concierge at Azerai La Residence, Hue. Travel the world and pretty soon you see a common thread of people who love and appreciate their local cuisine. Never before though have I engaged in a population so certain that thei…
Monica Tindall Located in the tourist district of Hue, Ceci Station is easily found and a pleasant respite both day and night. Taking over three levels of a narrow shophouse, the favourite spot during daylight hours is the front porch. Shaded and furnished with pl…
Monica Tindall We don’t have big budgets to spend on travel but we’re definitely beyond our backpacker years and are willing to pay a little more to save time. We’d rather be out enjoying what a city has to offer than waiting in queues or dealing w…
Monica Tindall I’m the type of person who plans a vacation around where we’re going to eat (and drink). Once the gourmet list has been mapped out, I then figure out what sights to see along the way. Online reviews are a wonderful resource to help decide w…
Monica Tindall Ask a local what is the best hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and without hesitation, Park Hyatt Saigon is at the top of the list. The sophisticated French colonial-style property offers elegance in design and modernity in comforts. Located in the heart of D…
Monica Tindall Upscale French brasserie-style cuisine on one side, authentic regional Vietnamese fare on the other; Square One at Park Hyatt Saigon woos and comforts in all in one sitting. Our visit, less than a month following Square One’s renovation, sees tab…
Monica Tindall I’m not a buffet fan. Even when buffet breakfast is included in a room’s price I’d much rather choose the hotel’s club lounge or go out to a local cafe. Lines, shared mess, food that’s dry around the edges, and questionable hygiene stand…