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Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi Monica Tindall Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi offers the ultimate in privacy with 11 suites, studios and cottages nestled in lushly forested hills. While providing a secluded experience, this boutiqu…
Gallo Nero Langkawi Monica Tindall Ask any ex-pat residing in Langkawi where to eat and Gallo Nero is often top of the list. Run by long-time chef and restaurateur Lorenzo Zecubi, in Malaysia for close to 20 years, there is much love for the man behind the restaurant…
Dr Jessie Lim – Kaiteki In this interview, Dr Jessie Lim from Kaiteki Medical Spa shares her top skincare tips and tells why it’s so important to only do treatments with medically certified professionals. What do you do and how did you get into the indu…
Straits Club – Temple Tree Langkawi Monica Tindall Straits Club, the restaurant at Temple Tree resort in Langkawi, is under new management. With new life breathed into the kitchen, the tables are quite busy despite reduced tourism. This is one of the last c…
Junglewalla Awakening Tour, Eco Tours Langkawi Monica Tindall There’s nothing like an insider’s perspective to get an understanding of a holiday destination. And, there’s no more knowledgeable local team that those behind Junglewalla. Having the foresight …
Private Pool Villas Malaysia – Safe Travel Post-COVID-19? Monica Tindall The urge to cross the border when the CMCO was lifted in Malaysia was significant for us. But still, the desire to be safe and avoid any possibility of contagion was an equally opposing force…
Rooftop Bar Langkawi – Monsoon Monica Tindall Rooftop bars and sea views scream VACAY to me. And, when in Langkawi, Monsoon is the first place I think of to get my fill of sky bar vibes, vistas and cocktails. Located a few minutes up the road from Pantai Tengah, …
V Integrated Wellness – Wellness Retreat Langkawi Monica Tindall Post-pandemic we’re all in need of a refocus on wellness, and V Integrated Wellness has numerous packages to assist. Balancing five components – spa, fitness, yoga, beauty, …
The Andaman – A Luxury Collection Resort – Langkawi Monica Tindall Sadly The Andaman burnt down last year. They are currently in the process of rebuilding. Set on one of the prettiest bays in Malaysia, The Andaman Langkawi celebrates the natural ear…
Ivan Ong – Pastry Chef Ivan Ong, pastry chef at Troika Sky Dining tells of his passion for baking, favourite food pairing and some hair-raising stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I take care of all pastry for Tro…
Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by Car Monica Tindall Still cautious about getting on a plane but desperate to get in a beach vacay, we explore options for getting to Langkawi. We wondered, “Can we drive to Langkawi from KL?” It turns out you can get …
ChoCha Foodstore Review Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Monica Tindall I was thrilled to review ChoCha Foodstore’s newly revamped menu, as it is already a place that I frequent and bring friends when they are new to town. Maintaining the same skill and deftnes…