We feel hip just walking into Via Pre. Chilled world music tunes hum from an excellent sound system and, tall exposed beam ceilings give a freeing sense of spaciousness. Wine and liquor bottles line the shelves and, a long refrigerated counter of house made pas…
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The Alley, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
The Alley The Alley, George Town, Penang Located in a tiny little side lane, The Alley is set aside a bunch of local vendors; bikes; bits and pieces; motorbike repairs; a hawker stall and a joss stick shop. You’ll have to be alert to find The Alley as the boys […]
Just Caffe, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Run by a bubbly young team of passionate foodies, Just Caffe combines excellent coffee, with simple western fare, value for money prices and, an ethos of doing good. Located in George Town in a rare position by the coast, seating outdoors benefits from a gentle se…
El Faro Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Penang
El Faro Tapas and Bar peaks our interest with its supposed creative approach to tapas, casual ambience and well-spoken-of service. El Faro Tapas Bar and Restaurant Wall Mural Maroon and dark grey paint the room a chilled hue. A chalkboard highlight…
Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Location World-class restaurants, luxury spas and fashionable boutiques are what Seminyak is known for. One of the most quickly developing suburbs on the island means there’s no shortage of things to do, but it also means traveling by foot is the most preferred f…
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Location Located in a gated upscale area of the island, arrival to The Westin Resort Nusa Dua feels rather refined and peaceful. In direct contrast to the chaos and traffic filled streets that are unavoidable en route, the suburb has a distinct country club fee…
The Spa, Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
The contemporary spa at Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak offers a good variety of treatments, outsourcing services to experts to provide a comprehensive menu, which not only includes massages and facials by in-house therapists but also medi-spa and healing sess…
The Spa at Chedi Sakala Bali, Indonesia
The Chedi Sakala Bali is the luxurious home of a professional and, fast becoming well-reputed, new spa. Located on Tanjung Benoa, it’s in a popular beach area easily accessible to most staying on the southeastern coast of the island. Visiting Chedi Sakala’s Spa f…
Padma Resort Bali at Legian, Indonesia
Magnificent grounds flourishing with lush tropical gardens and, filled with local sculptures and architecture, make Padma Resort Bali at Legian a superb choice for accommodation not far from the airport. Prime position on Legian Beach and a minute’s walk t…
Feeka, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Han Sen Han Photos: Monica Tindall I had a rough Friday night. I wish I could say it was from the amount of Tequila I downed but really it was time spent alternating between Tolstoy’s colossal Anna Karenina and Meier’s horrifically addictive Civiliz…
Karma Kandara Villas, Ungasan, Bali, Indonesia
Celebrity Service Signature Karma Kandara service begins at the airport. I don’t mean at arrivals with resort transfer, I mean from the moment we disembark the plane! I curiously hear my name and realize the smiley man in a collarless suit is addressing me. Wor…
Golfers’ Terrace, New Healthy Dishes, KLGCC
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Feeling the weight of the city on your shoulders? Desire to escape from the noise and sit outside enjoying a cool breeze in a gentle green environment? Rest your eyes from ubiquitous greys and brown and spend …