Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Location It wasn’t until we’d seen the Uluwatu cliffs and beaches below viewed from Semara Luxury Villa Resort that we truly fell in love with Bali. Sadly many tourists only see the unpleasantness of Kuta and miss the many natural wonders of the island. Situate…
River Cafe, Casa del Rio, Melaka River Cafe, Casa del Rio, Melaka Words by Brooke Keel Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The River Cafe at Casa del Rio in Melaka is a casual, airy corner spot situated on the riverfront. With plenty of daylight and a laid back […]
Chasing sunsets in Bali we couldn’t help but be drawn to UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Restaurant at Rimba Jimbaran. From the same creators of Rock Bar Bali, we knew it would have to be something special. Spin around views of the Uluwatu Hills to the south-east and glori…
Caning Jaramillo Being a fervent traveller, I’ve experienced more than my fair share of dodgy tour operators. Because of poor past experiences I often prefer to travel independently. There are times however when a guide is necessary, especially in developing c…
Less than a year old, with a roaring reputation for smoke, flames and all things charred, Barbacoa is the latest restaurant to ignite the dining scene in Seminyak. Barbacoa Bar Having the appearance of a renovated warehouse, the ceilings are double storey with gi…
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; …
Chef Bao, Baba, Sri panwa Interview with Chef Bao of Baba, Sri panwa What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My culinary journey started almost 20 years ago when I was first taught fruit carving, which is the art of carving fruit in intricate detail […]
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…
Words: Polly Szantor Makan Kitchen chose the perfect name for their Weekend High Tea Buffet to celebrate the commemoration of Merdeka and Malaysia Day. “Shiok” is a Malay expression meaning sheer happiness and pleasure; these days it’s often used to describe ou…
*** NOTE This service is currently unavailable (February 2015). Not fond of crowds or queues, when we first heard of Asia World Indonesia’s VIP Fast Track Arrival Assistance, we were head over heels with the prospect. Having had long waits on prior travels to Ba…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall {What is Cava? Put simply, Cava is a sparkling wine from Spain made from traditional Spanish grapes, using the same method as Champagne.} Anna Codorniu Through the end of September, Cava takes center stage at …
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…