Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall There are many reasons to love Vienna. Art, music, architecture, Christmas markets and, of course, cake, might come immediately to mind but did you know that Vienna has the largest vineyards within its city limits in the world? Around 400 individu…
Monica Tindall At the foot of the Viennese Ferris Wheel lies a gem that might at first seem touristy but given a closer look is founded in tradition and is well worth a visit. With a focus on local products and a valuing of long-term relationships with Viennese artisa…
Monica Tindall Housed in the former Am Hof bank building, The Bank Brasserie & Bar presents a feel of prestige and sophistication combined with distinctive Viennese character. These historic cashiers exude luxury and elegance and it’s immediately appare…
Monica Tindall The sun-kissed hills of Tuscan Maremma, where a gentle sea breeze blows and the weather is moderate, is an irresistible temptation. Surrounded by forest, teeming with biodiversity and boasting soil of mixed clay and rock (providing good drainag…
Monica Tindall I first discovered Azienda Uggiano wines at an event at Drift Dining and Bar in Kuala Lumpur. Immediately finding affection for these Tuscan wines, meeting one of the winemakers in person and imbibing in such happy surrounds only increased my fond…
Monica Tindall Tuscany is the stuff dreams are made of, or at the very least the set for fanciful movies that often make the heart flutter and the stomach grumble with envy. Rolling hills of green, groves of olives, fields of grapevines and old castles blanket the co…
Monica Tindall The first sip I had of a Castello di Querceto wine was in an Italian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. Tucked away in a bungalow in a quiet street in the city centre, Giovanni, Italian chef, restaurateur and wine importer, shared his affection for this wine …
Top Five Things to Do in Matera Monica Tindall Named European Capital of Culture 2019, Matera is one of the most memorable cities we’ve visited. The main attraction is the Sassi, a system of dwellings and churches (and now boutiques, restaurants, bars and hotels) …
Monica Tindall Spectacular coastlines, rolling hills of green, olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see, charming towns, unique architecture, comforting food proudly made from local ingredients, sparkling wine fresh from the barrel, warm hospital…
Monica Tindall Located in the heart of High Salento not far from some of the most famous historical towns in Apulia such as Martina Franca, Alberobello and Locorotondo, Leonardo Trulli Resort is a charming stay offering an authentic taste of life in the Itria Vall…
Monica Tindall After a day of exploring the charming town of Locorotondo nearby, we return to Leonardo Trulli Resort for dinner. We had such an impressive experience at lunch that we didn’t want to risk falling into a tourist trap in the popular town centre so came b…
Monica Tindall Blessed with fertile soil the hills of Locorotundo are blanketed with herbs, which are not only used in the kitchen but also gift the restaurant of Leonardo Trulli Resort with a fantastic scent that makes us want to breathe more profoundly to take in …