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…
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Jeff’s Cellar Ipoh, A Unique Wining & Dining Experience
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, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
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…
Indulgence Living, Boutique Hotel in Ipoh, Malaysia
Indulgence Living is now closed. Only a two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur on an excellent highway, flourishing with food options, and burgeoning with hip refurbished shophouses, Ipoh is a fab destination for a weekend getaway, and Indulgence Living is the perfe…
Allegra, Bakery and Cafe, KPJ Hospital, Ipoh, Malaysia
Walking into Allegra Café I feel sick. Well, not really, but I imagine if I were just a little bit sick that I might exaggerate its gravity just a tad knowing that a visit to the doctor would also get me a trip to Allegra Café. With good food in […]
Garvy’s French Dining, Ipoh, Malaysia
Garvy’s French Dining Surprises come in all shapes and forms in Malaysia, and this week we found one in Ipoh: exquisitely fine French dishes and expert service right next door to a blood clinic in Perak’s capital. Executive chef Romain Fabre and restaurant …
Burps and Giggles, Must-Visit Cafe in Ipoh, Malaysia
Always on our must-visit list when in Ipoh, or more often on our way through Ipoh driving to Penang, is Burps and Giggles. Located in the old town, it’s a fresh spark, and the start of a suggestion that the younger generation is ready to breathe new life into Ipoh’s […]
Indulgence Restaurant, Fine Food in a Casual Setting, Ipoh, Malaysia
A good handful of years ago, upon discovering Indulgence Restaurant in Ipoh, I recall being so delighted with the food and setting that I’d happily take on the two-hour journey from KL on frequent occasions just for a lunch date. The things that kept me coming back w…
Wellness Retreat Ipoh, Spa, Nature & Healthy Cuisine
Wellness Retreat Ipoh Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you are aching for a break from the city, but don’t want to travel too far, and want the luxury of a total wellness retreat without having to get on a plane, then a two-hour drive from Kuala L…
Spa & Wellness Centre, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The Spa and Wellness Centre at the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is definitely well named. From the moment you enter The Banjaran grounds, you feel your cares slipping away as you are cocooned in this natural haven …
Pomelo Restaurant, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Stepping in to the delightful open-air setting of Pomelo at the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, you would be forgiven you for thinking that you have slipped back in time to a quieter era. Wooden fans move the lazy air …
STG Boutique Cafe, Oldtown, Ipoh
STG Boutique Cafe STG Boutique Café @ Old Town Ipoh The revival of Old Town Ipoh has seen the introduction of a number of exciting outlets in recent years, and the up-scaling of some older well-loved places too. On our first visit we were charmed by the creative crew a…