Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Working for The Yum List definitely has advantages. Besides the fact that we get to try some great cuisines from all over the world, I also love to pick Monica’s brains for insider info on the latest hot spots that ha…
Monica Tindall A beautiful setting for afternoon tea is found at the Living Room, Macalister Mansion Penang. An almost blindingly white colonial façade is contrasted with vibrant green sculpted shrubs and trees. The wonderful scents of jasmine and frangipani …
A gem off the coast of East Malaysia, Gaya Island Resort lies in the heart of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Set amongst flourishing tropical rainforest and surrounded by a protected aquatic paradise, this YTL property integrates chic accommodation and facili…
There’s no doubt we’re fortunate in KL to have access to a number of food delivery services promising to bring lunches to our desks, leaving one less thing to do on our task lists each day. Weaving your way through the options is another thing though. Seems you can get […]
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Walking into Villa Danieli is an experience in itself. High ceilings, brightly painted murals, exposed wooden beams, the smell of fresh bread and a gleaming kitchen full of busy chefs in tall white hats whisked …
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall I have to admit, whenever I descend an escalator to a basement food court and find myself in what feels like a culinary desert of Subway sandwiches, a 7-11 and a noisy local noodle shop, my appetite tends to wane. So what […]
A timber building on stilts erected amongst the mangroves houses Gaya Island Resort’s Spa Village. Giant glass panels tilt open allowing in clean fresh air, and the sounds of cicadas chirping and birds calling provide a natural soundtrack. Drawing on the rich cu…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall The year of the Fire Rooster is nearly upon us. The rooster is a plucky animal sign that is forthright and uncomplicated. He is an animal that loves to preen his feathers, dress impeccably and bathes in compliments…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I have been told to keep New Year’s resolutions realistic. There should be no lofty goals of slimming down to a size 8, getting rock hard abs or completing a marathon. Because honestly, by the end of January I’ve usually …
While Gaya Island Resort is home to four restaurants, the gastronome experiences available on the property extend beyond the walls of these outlets. Popular Malaysian resident packages include full board entitling guests to order from menus around the resort…
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall Luxury at the Double-Six Luxury Hotel is not as obvious as it may be at some other five star hotels in Asia. Yes, it’s luxurious, but there’s something unique about this place. It didn’t take me long to put my fin…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Looking for tasty pork dishes and some specialty beer? Don’t want the hassle of city parking? Well, we might just have the place for you. Nestled in the growing backstreets of Tropicana, where there is still plenty of f…
