Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? We are currently operating a small weekend-cafe and providing a bed-and-breakfast service. I have always loved cooking and gardening, and my husband is very good in carpenter jobs. Since my children have grown u…
Monica Tindall The sunflower-yellow façade of Playground Coffeery brightens up an otherwise old set of shop houses in Taman Melawati. Upon opening, this Melawati cafe initially focused on coffee and toast. They’ve since tossed out the toast, brought in waffle…
Monica Tindall When we’re looking to add a bit of fun and sense of playful lux to any experience, the W can always be counted on. In this instance, we’re seeking diversion before our evening flight departure from the island and the W Koh Samui, one of the best day […]
Monica Tindall Hidden in a sleepy residential street in Melawati, Tiny Garden Café offers a welcoming green escape from hectic city life. An empty nest (hence an empty bedroom), spare time discovered in retirement, and joy found in meeting people from around the …
Monica Tindall Beachfront properties are premium real estate around the world. Match them with lush tropical landscaping on a cliff that captures some of the most magnificent sunsets you can imagine and a stretch of sand that is bordered by the blue waters of the G…
Miss Ellie Tea House Taman Melawati Monica Tindall Miss Ellie Tea House in Taman Melawati has long been a favourite café of ours. Besides the charming setting (check out the pics below of the antique-filled interior and lush garden entrance), welcoming family fe…
Japanese Restaurant in Koh Samui Monica Tindall Amber is the InterContinental Samui Baan Talin Ngam Resort’s all-day-dining restaurant. It’s here we enjoy daily breakfast and various themed buffet nights during our stay in the property over the Christmas hol…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the General Manager of the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort. I fell in love with the idea of living in a beautiful hotel and moving around the world so I chose Hotel Administration for my study […]
Monica Tindall White sandy beaches, aquamarine waters and rugged tropical palms; they’re the things that set the scene for many a holiday dream. Punctuated with stylish accommodation and gracious service, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui turns my fantasies of isl…
Monica Tindall There’s nothing like Thai food to get my tummy rumbling. Mango sticky rice, tom yum, green curry, young papaya salad, pad Thai; aren’t they all just scrumptious? The best I’ve done, however, to replicate them at home is to buy a pre-packed curry past…
Monica Tindall Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA hosts a maximum of three to five wine dinners around the world each year. Seats are limited to 20 or less, and given the name, you can imagine that a place at the table is a rather big deal. On the 8th of January […]
Monica Tindall If there’s a Spa Village to be visited, you better count on it that I’ll do my best to wiggle myself into a session. I’ve travelled the world writing about spas, yet there is no single brand I’ve yet come across that can outdo YTL’s Spa Village in […]