Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Yum List loves a good kneading! Six spa visits, totaling 18 hours in 11 days is what it took to try out the best reputed spas in Bali. After hours of scrubbing, pounding and massaging, if you put The Yum List on the barbecue right now she’d be the […]
Chef Richard Miller The Yum List chats with Chef Richard Miller to discover his passions both in and out of the kitchen… What do you do and how did you got into the industry? Director of Cuisine at W Retreat and Spa Bali. I started washing dishes back in 19…
Jimbaran Bay Jamahal Private Resort and Spa Jamahal Private Resort and Spa “A hideaway in privacy, find yourself at Jamahal” Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Jamahal is a play on the Indonesian word, “jam” meaning hour and the Sanskrit word, “maha…
Monica Tindall A helipad to the right and luxury vehicles to the left – the driveway to the reception of Viceroy Bali exudes lavishness. Choose your transportation. Fly by helicopter direct from the airport in 15 minutes or take in the sights with a picturesque one…
Nikko Bali Two Distinct Experiences, One Location Grand Nikko Bali Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Giant seaside resort or intimate pool villa? Romantic couple’s getaway or family vacation? Multiple dining options or in-room meals ser…
Mention the name Four Seasons Resort and eyes will often glaze over with dreamy looks of longing. The words conjure up images of perfection, of luxuriant hideaways, of supreme service and of high caliber accommodations. Winning multiple awards for excellence, …
Entrance to the W, Retreat and Spa, Seminyak, Bali W, Retreat and Spa, Bali Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The W, Bali, is the personification of a vivacious 13-year-old. Caught in a muddled wonderment between prepubescence and young adulthood…
Chef Greg Bunt The Yum List recently had a delicious trip to Bali and, while there, caught up with Aussie Chef Greg Blunt of Four Season’s Bali Sundara Restaurant and Bar. What do you do and how did you got into the industry? I started in the industry washing dis…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Away Spa invites you into its serenity with a question – ‘What do you wish for?’ before a dramatic winding path leads you to the theatrical wonderland within. From Pre-Production, through Stage, to Post Production, …
YTL has perfected the art and science of creating outstanding spas. Each Spa Village I’ve visited has taken full advantage (in a good way) of the local environment and healing cultures. The Spa Village in Tembok Bali is no different. Making use of the black volcani…
Starfish Bloo, W Retreat and Spa Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) It sounds corny I know, but Bloo is blue, turquoise blue, marine blue, sky blue. Inside delights as an undersea theme, with live fish tanks, outside relaxes by the …
Fire, W Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall I’ll let you into a secret, we weren’t supposed to have dinner at ‘Fire’ but Director of Cuisine Richard Miller literally had us salivating at his description of the tasting menus and particularly the t…