Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Considering the beauty of the Swan Valley and its proximity to both the airport and Perth, it’s surprising just how little luxurious accommodation is found in the area. The region is teaming with beautiful v…
Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate is our first stop in Swan Valley. The restaurant has once again earned a prestigious Chef Hat in the 2025 Australian Good Food Guide, solidifying its place among the top 1% of Austra…
COMO The Treasury, Perth Monica Tindall Our first COMO experience was in 2011, dining at the award-winning Nahm restaurant in Bangkok, created by legendary Chef David Thompson in conjunction with COMO hotels. Not long after it opened, we stayed at COMO Point Yam…
Pinky’s Rottnest Island, Western Australia Monica Tindall I have to admit that the reason we’re at Pinky’s Rottnest Island is because I was dying to meet the quokkas! No, not the 2004 comedy of a similar name, but the island’s most charming resident! These s…
Hearth Restaurant Perth – Chef’s Counter Monica Tindall We hit the WA culinary trail with a running start on our first evening in Perth! We’ve scored seats at Hearth Restaurant’s Chef’s Counter and are ready for a personal introduction to gourmet Western Austral…
Nairobi Travel Tips – First-Time Visit from Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall It’s been a dream for years to visit Africa and this past month we had our first opportunity with a visit to Kenya! Direct flights recently opened between Kuala Lumpur and Nairob…
Most Fun Experiences of 2024 We had some incredibly fun experiences in 2024. This past year blessed us with much joy and many adventures that filled our hearts with gratitude. We’re incredibly grateful for the world’s wonders and the opportunity to …
Summer Menu @ Altitude – Shangri-La Sydney Monica Tindall I have a special relationship with Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney. It was the first place I dined when I returned after an absence of two and a half years due to the pandemic. It became my go-to spot for ca…
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall If you’re going to splurge on a luxury hotel in Sydney, make sure it has spectacular views, exceptional service, comfortable rooms and great food and beverage options. For all of the above reasons, Four Seasons Hot…
Mode Kitchen & Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall Mode Kitchen & Bar is Four Seasons Hotel Sydney’s all-day-dining restaurant. You might be wondering why The Yum List is in such a place, considering our preference for concepts w…
Grain Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall I’m no stranger to a good cocktail, and with Grain Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney making it to Boothby’s Top 50 Bars in Australia list, how am I to resist? We’re back home for Chrissy st…
The Dining Room by James Viles – Park Hyatt Sydney Words & Photos: Monica Tindall Header Photo Credit: Manuel Lesser We’re so happy to be back in Sydney and grateful for the many experiences of dining on contemporary Australian cuisine made by s…