Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Pangkor Laut Resort Monica Tindall With summer plans realigned for domestic travel, we have a chance to return to some of our favourite Malaysian properties. Pangkor Laut Resort is possibly the most well-known luxury stay in the country. Ask anyone who’s …
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh Monica Tindall Hubby says I have two buttons, “On” and “Off.” I wake at 5 am every morning and start the day running (literally, I exercise as soon as I get up). I’m at work before 7 am. I don̵…
Jeff’s Cellar Ipoh Monica Tindall Possibly one of the most unique dining experiences in Malaysia, Jeff’s Cellar in Ipoh is set inside a 260 million-year-old cave. This restaurant matches the stunning scenery with an equally impressive wine list and fine dining …
The Pomelo Ipoh Monica Tindall Set overlooking thermal hot springs and enveloped in the lush green rainforest, the setting of The Pomelo at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is peaceful and uplifting. We’ve been repeat visitors for the past seven years and deligh…
gēn 根 at The Prestige Hotel Penang “My Malaysian Stories” Monica Tindall We’ve been long-time followers of Chef Johnson Wong. Admiring his stubbornness in using local produce and refusal to bow to the pressure of using high-pr…
Ahmad Hermi – Naturalist In this interview, Ahmad Hermi, Junglewalla‘s resident naturalist, shares some unique observations about Langkawi’s biodiversity and how we can learn from it. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I m…
Norm Micro Roastery Penang Monica Tindall We’d heard that one of the hottest cafes in Penang post-MCO was Norm Micro Roastery. A sister of Norm Café (coffee) and Noct (cocktails), we could imagine the appeal and eagerly set out to check out the latest development i…
The Blue Mansion Penang Monica Tindall You may have reckoned by now that I’m a cautious person and not particularly comfortable in crowds post-pandemic. Since the announcement was made that we could cross the borders, my stays have been in private pool villas and …
Brunch in Your PJs Monica Tindall I have to admit I’ve happily adapted to no shoes and day pyjamas over the MCO and am not particularly excited to return to fully dressing. While I have missed brunching with friends, I am in no hurry to put on make-up and blow […]
Indigo Blue Mansion Monica Tindall My oh my has the restaurant at Cheong Fatt Tze had a makeover. Our last visit was to a lovely, antique setting with a kitchen serving Cantonese food. Indigo The Blue Mansion has been revamped and is now a beautiful contemporary din…
Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi Monica Tindall Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi offers the ultimate in privacy with 11 suites, studios and cottages nestled in lushly forested hills. While providing a secluded experience, this boutiqu…
Gallo Nero Langkawi Monica Tindall Ask any ex-pat residing in Langkawi where to eat and Gallo Nero is often top of the list. Run by long-time chef and restaurateur Lorenzo Zecubi, in Malaysia for close to 20 years, there is much love for the man behind the restaurant…