Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Top Travel Destinations 2020 Monica Tindall With the new year just around the corner and resolutions and wishes on the minds of many, exploring new places rates amongst top desires. Forget the usual hotspots though, here we highlight five less-talked about trav…
Eltham Valley Pantry Monica Tindall It would be challenging to imagine a more idyllic setting than that of The Eltham Valley Pantry. Set on a plot surrounded by 300 pecan trees, beautiful gardens and a 100-year old farmhouse, this gourmet retreat is worth a detour…
Ground Earth Woolgoolga Monica Tindall Offering a wholesome menu where all dietary needs are respected, Ground Earth furnishes a vibrant list of balanced recipes. Plant-based and gluten-free choices are in abundance, as also are decadent gourmet dishes made …
Day Trip from Coffs Harbour Monica Tindall Regarded as the most liveable climate in Australia, Coffs Harbour is a highly appealing holiday destination. Located on the North Coast of NSW, the seaside city holds much charm with pretty beaches, coastal walks, vibr…
Waves to Wilderness Monica Tindall Coffs Harbour is an excellent stopover on the drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast or vice versa. There’s enough to explore in the region to warrant a good few days’ stay. From a spectacular coastline to lush rainforest, the natura…
Travel Etiquette Monica Tindall Exhausted by the poor travel etiquette of fellow passengers, I write this guide in the hopes that at least one of you will read it and spread the word. It mainly pertains to journeys by plane but you could generalise to other forms of t…
Swan Valley Wine Monica Tindall Often when people think of wine from Western Australia, Margaret River comes to mind. A smaller region and much closer to Perth though is Swan Valley. While the little sister to Margs has not yet gained a high profile, it is about time …
Where to Eat in Perth Monica Tindall My favourite way to see a city is through its food and beverage. I first plan where I’m going to eat and drink and then see the sites along the way. If culinary delights are at the top of your travel list too, […]
The Westin Perth – Comfort & Style in the City Monica Tindall Relatively new to the city’s hotel scene (opened April 2018), The Westin Perth offers a property subtly infused with wellness features and convenience for both business and leisure travellers. Lo…
King Somm Monica Tindall In the quieter neighbourhood of Bayswater, Perth, we find a delicious surprise: an excellent wine bar focusing on lesser-known labels and a fantastic food menu to match. Heading a little out of Perth’s centre rewards diners with more aff…
Garum Perth – Fantastic Lunch Deal Monica Tindall Garum, at The Westin Perth, came up a handful of times when I asked Perth foodie friends and chefs to recommend the hottest places to eat in the city. Headed by chef Mario Di Natale, and conceptualized by chef Guy Gros…