Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Much of the local produce found in supermarkets in Kuala Lumpur hales from farms in the Cameron Highlands. Not all farms are created equal however, and this small hilltop station houses both nature defying industrial monsters and small organic, much more humble …
Beautiful blue skies, lush undulating tea plantations and crisp hilltop air sets the scene for a Cameron Highlands Resort’s Signature Picnic Experience. Collected from the resort we’re chauffeured to one of the country’s national prides, the BOH Tea Gardens. …
One of the most popular meals to have in Cameron Highlands is steamboat. The contrast between brisk evening air and bubbling steaming pot provides a wonderful frame for a delicious meal shared with friends and family. The open-walled restaurant, Gonbei, at Came…
Described as serving up “uncomplicated European flavours with a Dutch edge,” the Sunday brunch at Bluespoon, Andaz Amsterdam is exactly what we were looking for to while away a pleasant Sunday afternoon. For the very reasonable price of 39 Euro (49 Euro with a gla…
One of the best things you can do in Amsterdam late on a Friday afternoon seems to be to sip on a cocktail and be entertained by the views offered by the ever-changing movement on the canals. Accompany this with some carefully crafted small bites and some affable comp…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall It’s hard to express in words how excited I was to be included in The Yum List’s recent visit to the Barton & Guestier Food and Wine Academy in Blanquefort, France this summer. The more I eat, drink and travel, the …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall One of the most interesting things about visiting chateaux in the Bordeaux region is that each one is distinctly different. But even if you were feeling a little jaded after four or five visits, Chateau Franc Mayne i…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We’ve been surprised by most of the chateaux we’ve stayed in, as to how fresh and modern the reconstructed interiors have been. Chateau Magnol however, the grand chateau of Barton & Guestier in Blanquefort (…
YTL’s Spa Villages around Malaysia have long held a first class reputation for being highly coveted and unique experiences high on any wellness enthusiast’s wish list. The beauty of the Spa Village brand is that it maintains the standard of service and especiall…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall It is always good to have friends, but having friends with contacts in the wine business is surely second to none. It is mainly thanks to one of our favourite restauranteurs and wine importers in Kuala Lumpur, Yin-…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall During our wonderful weekend residing at the Chateau Fieuzal near Leognan, south of Bordeaux, we were able to snatch a few hours to discover what other delights the surrounding countryside held. It’s hard to mo…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Visiting Chateaux in Bordeaux has been a revelation and not at all what we expected. Many houses are actually quite young businesses, and both new and established labels are investing heavily in a forward-looking c…