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Vantador – Steakhouse Desa Sri Hartmas Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Now I wouldn’t profess myself an expert on meat, but I feel that in my numerous revolutions around the sun I have come to know my fair share on the various forms of two and fo…
Monica Tindall Can Tho, three and half hours to the south of Ho Chi Minh, offers an authentic Vietnamese experience. While there are a number of foreign companies in the city and its surrounds, the area is not yet a popular tourist destination, and has hence remaine…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Walking along Jalan Bukit Bintang is always a little like salmon spawning season: Hundreds of bodies rushing upstream and downstream, working hard to find food, find mates, really, in all good intent, fulfil…
Monica Tindall Can Tho, Vietnam is recognized for its plethora of street food and authentic Mekong Delta experiences. If you’re a traveller in the region for more than a couple of days though, you might just get a craving for some comfort western food in Can Tho in a m…
Monica Tindall Can Tho has a vibrant local food culture with a huge variety of dishes distinctly different from those found further north. Vietnamese street food here is king: get yourself a good local guide and foodies will be in culinary heaven. That said, howev…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? We are currently operating a small weekend-cafe and providing a bed-and-breakfast service. I have always loved cooking and gardening, and my husband is very good in carpenter jobs. Since my children have grown u…
Monica Tindall The sunflower-yellow façade of Playground Coffeery brightens up an otherwise old set of shop houses in Taman Melawati. Upon opening, this Melawati cafe initially focused on coffee and toast. They’ve since tossed out the toast, brought in waffle…
Monica Tindall When we’re looking to add a bit of fun and sense of playful lux to any experience, the W can always be counted on. In this instance, we’re seeking diversion before our evening flight departure from the island and the W Koh Samui, one of the best day […]
Monica Tindall Hidden in a sleepy residential street in Melawati, Tiny Garden Café offers a welcoming green escape from hectic city life. An empty nest (hence an empty bedroom), spare time discovered in retirement, and joy found in meeting people from around the …
Monica Tindall Beachfront properties are premium real estate around the world. Match them with lush tropical landscaping on a cliff that captures some of the most magnificent sunsets you can imagine and a stretch of sand that is bordered by the blue waters of the G…
Miss Ellie Tea House Taman Melawati Monica Tindall Miss Ellie Tea House in Taman Melawati has long been a favourite café of ours. Besides the charming setting (check out the pics below of the antique-filled interior and lush garden entrance), welcoming family fe…
Japanese Restaurant in Koh Samui Monica Tindall Amber is the InterContinental Samui Baan Talin Ngam Resort’s all-day-dining restaurant. It’s here we enjoy daily breakfast and various themed buffet nights during our stay in the property over the Christmas hol…