Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words and photos: Monica Tindall The Anantara experience begins at the airport with Nga: beaming from ear to ear, he awaits us at arrivals and then swiftly whisks us to the hotel car. Between our superbly clean and cushy seats, lies a treasure trove of treats: jars o…
Indulgence Living is now closed. Only a two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur on an excellent highway, flourishing with food options, and burgeoning with hip refurbished shophouses, Ipoh is a fab destination for a weekend getaway, and Indulgence Living is the perfe…
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Vibrant and edgy, Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh seems to be rapidly rising. As the recent dark past fades into the pages of textbooks, the cultural glory of the Khmer’s rich and long history is resurfacing once again. As temples a…
When a hotel is inside what once used to be the State Theatre you’d expect a little drama in the setting. QT Sydney’s entrance has me wishing I’d worn higher heels, brighter red lipstick and had donned a feather boa. “The minute you walked in the joint…,” Shirley Bass…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall It’s hard to express in words how excited I was to be included in The Yum List’s recent visit to the Barton & Guestier Food and Wine Academy in Blanquefort, France this summer. The more I eat, drink and travel, the …
Style, location, food and comfort, the VIE Hotel Bangkok MGallery by Sofitel promises much for contemporary travelers, but do they deliver? Style Designed by renowned French architect, J.H. Boiffils, this 5-star hotel is a member of the MGallery by Sofitel col…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Built by Portuguese colonists in 1588, and fortified by the Dutch later in the 17th Century, Galle Fort is considered to be a building of immense historical, architectural and archeological significance. De…
Words & Photos: Kirsten Durward Ideally placed minutes from a new MRT station in the up and coming heritage district of Little India, this charming and quirky boutique hotel takes advantage of the features of a period building and enhances them with clever cr…
Our love story begins with a lotus flower bouquet, a poem, a love potion welcome drink and a red pen to sign in. Seems nothing has been left to chance at The Pavilions Phuket when it comes to encouraging affection. Cupid has engineered every detail and the stars are al…
A blend of French and Thai design and warm local graciousness form an intricate lattice composing a chic sanctum of sophistication and congeniality in Sofitel So Bangkok. Add to that park frontage, convenient location and some fashionable food and beverage …
Dwarika Das Shrestha is credited with recognizing the great importance of Nepal’s cultural heritage in its future success, and as such the beginning of a revival and celebration of ancient traditions and craftsmanship across the country. Back in the 1950’s …
Just an hour from Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast, Spicers Hidden Vale retreat is far enough removed from the urban sphere to experience a complete escape, but sufficiently close to make a very convenient getaway. Peaceful Spot Location As scenery …