Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Claire Matheson Claire Matheson, contributing writer at The Yum List, shares a little about her background, food and travel preferences and gives some insight into her role. What’s your role at The Yum List? I am one of the contributing writers. I tend to do …
Varana Hotel Krabi Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The newly opened Varana Hotel in Thailand’s Krabi Province is a holistic wellness vacation destination that will have you feeling reborn and renewed. Combining the Thai words for forest, …
Xin – Krabi by Chef Pom Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall As Varana Hotel in Krabi opens its doors for the first time, we join two exceptionally talented chefs to taste their contemporary fine dining creations at Chinese-inspired Xin Restaura…
The Arundina – The Tubkaak Krabi Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Within The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort’s serene and calming surroundings lies The Arundina, an extraordinary Thai dining experience from the mind of Thai culinary …
Krua Phranang – Thai Restaurant, Krabi Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall A true ode to tree-top dining, Krua Phranang is located directly on Phra Nang Beach, combining Railay Peninsula’s best formal dining with spectacular sunset vi…
Rayavadee – Krabi, Thailand Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Have you ever entertained a fantasy of running away to a tropical island paradise and living in a remote treehouse in the jungle? Perhaps your childhood fantasy has now grown up, re…
Murray Aitken Claire Matheson interviews Murray Aitken, general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, to discover more about the property’s sustainability practices. Talking to you, your passion for meaningful environmental change is evident. Ca…
Ling Long – The Five KL Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Combining French and Chinese epicurean inspiration, Ling Long is an unexpected coupling of haute cuisines, yielding incredible results. With a shared love for complex sauces, layere…
Earth Hour 2023 Claire Matheson Since their foundation, Hard Rock Hotels have championed the idea of ‘Saving the Planet’. This 2023, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, is celebrating its biggest Earth Hour y…
Kintsugi KL – Japanese Restaurant Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Rich Callahan At Kintsugi KL, the traditions of a Japanese kaiseki meal are rendered with golden touches, bringing new life to this venerable meal. A UNESCO recognised ritual, kaiseki is s…
Closest Beach to KL – Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Suspended in the air, floating over sandbars with the natural soundtrack of the lapping current, the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort is a pleasant weekend es…
Chinese Restaurant Sepang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Lying at the centre of the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort’s palm tree shape, the Hai Sang Lou serves tasty dim sum with a view. Perched on the upper tier of the central pavilion, guests at this …