Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Semenggoh Nature Reserve Tour Monica Tindall The most intelligent non-human primates, orangutans, are the top of any highlight list for travel in Borneo. These beautiful apes are native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, but sadly their populations hav…
Hilton Kuching Monica Tindall A landmark in the city, Hilton Kuching is located in the heart of Sarawak’s capital overlooking the river and steps away from the waterfront promenade. While it’s an older property, it has maintained its reputation as Kuching’s pre…
The Steakhouse Hilton Kuching Monica Tindall As the name leads you to believe, The Steakhouse at Hilton Kuching is ideal for all things meat. Prime cuts, aged in house, are the highlight of the menu along with a comprehensive wine list that often only hotels are in a …
Wan Muhamad Riezal, the chief mixologist at Rimba and MONSOON Langkawi, shares with The Yum List some stories from behind the scenes and future plans for the bar and restaurant. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the chief mixologist at Rimba …
Kuching Walking Tour Monica Tindall Food is of such importance to the Malaysian culture that the universal greeting, “Sudah makan?” literally means, “Have you eaten?” Nowhere else in the world have I come across people who talk about what they will be having for d…
ZINC Kuching – great food and drinks Monica Tindall We have it on a good recommendation that ZINC Restaurant & Bar is one of the hottest locations for a good meal and drinks in Kuching. Sure, there’s lots of street food to explore in this city (more about th…
Mulu Marriott – A Must-Visit in Sarawak Monica Tindall It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Malaysia for 16 years and have yet to visit the Mulu Caves. Well, this summer we’re rectifying that and using Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa as our home base for a few …
The Ayus Wellness Experience (AWE) – Nature as Therapy Monica Tindall During our recent stay at Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, we had a chance meeting with Dr Gerry Bodeker, co-founder and science director of Ayus Wellness. They just happened to be launch…
Spa Treatments Mulu Monica Tindall If you have been trekking in the jungle for a few days, surely your body deserves some pampering, right? After some energetic exploration of the Gunung Mulu National Park, we think we need some balance and so check out Mandara Spa …
Jungle Delights at M Café Mulu Monica Tindall While M Café, Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa’s all-day-dining restaurant, offers international recipes, gastronomes should forget the greater world and immerse themselves in the cuisine of the rainforest. Execu…
Federico Zapperi, chef de cuisine of Terrace Restaurant at The Danna Langkawi, shares some interesting stories behind the scenes and a little about life as a chef. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Hi, I’m Federico Zapperi the chef de cuisine of T…
Miri Marriott Resort & Spa Monica Tindall I asked around quite a bit for hotel recommendations in Miri and the only name that was repeatedly presented was Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. With a beachside location and five-star facilities, it is hands-down th…