Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Hill Resort, Janda Baik Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the breathtaking Janda Baik hills overlooking the spectacular Lentang Forest Reserve, The Hill Resort is an isolated sanctuary to soothe the stresses of city life. Perched h…
Happi Village Janda Baik Monica Tindall With the goal of reinterpreting modern-day living, the team at Happi Village propose guests discover an alternative lifestyle. Focusing on sustainability through food, design, nature and wellness, they attempt to fos…
Alex Liu – Happi Village In this interview, Alex Liu, manager of Happi Village in Janda Baik tells how he ended up where he is and a bit about managing an eco-property. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was running student hostels within […]
Monica Tindall Janda Baik has much to offer as a day trip from KL or weekend getaway from Kuala Lumpur. Only a 45-minute drive from the city centre, the area is blessed with rainforest – one of the few places in Malaysia that has yet to be taken over by […]
Monica Tindall Just a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur, a green paradise awaits. Embun Luxury Villas in Janda Baik presents eight self-contained retreats surrounded by rainforest and most with their very own private pool. This property makes an easy weekend e…
Monica Tindall If you don’t have the fortune to stay at Embun Luxury Villas, you can at least have the chance to dine at The Café @ Embun. It’s worth the 45-minute drive out of KL just to sit in this haven surrounded by green. Before you’ve even eaten, the […]
Recently I made a trip to a truly luxurious destination, Idaman, a villa hidden away in the rain forest above Janda Baik, that’s just 35 kms from Kuala Lumpur. If you are unfamiliar with this location, it’s towards Kuantan, not far after the exit for th…
Alta Pizza, Italian-ish Pizzeria, Bangser Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Rich Callahan Along the Jalan Kemuja cluster of restaurants and cafes in Bangsar, you can find an Italian-ish spot with creative takes on traditional Neapolitan-style pizza a…
Sustainable Hospitality Malaysia Monica Tindall In a follow-up to our piece on sustainable hospitality industry in Malaysia, five more businesses share their efforts to reduce their impact on the earth. They report on practices to learn, educate and change m…
Sustainable Food KL & Marriott Bonvoy Continuing my attempt to maximise Marriott Bonvoy earnings with double points, this afternoon, we dine at Flock. Members gain double points at participating outlets and dining discounts of up to 20% until March 20, 202…
Sustainable Hospitality Industry Malaysia Monica Tindall In line with The Yum List philosophy of “growing the good by focusing on the good,” here we highlight bars, restaurants, hotels and producers who are working towards building a sustainable hospitality …
Interstate Borders Open – Where to Go and Where to Stay? Monica Tindall With news that the fully vaccinated can now cross state borders, our minds are filled with the excitement of possibilities. Listed below are some destinations we love and the deals they …
