Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall There are two ways to arrive at Mandara Spa in Sunway. Drive directly to the spa or do as we did; park under the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and take a short restful walk through the lush tropical grounds. Ancient t…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Managing Director of Theva Residency Boutique Hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Theva is a family owned business and we started in 2009. Theva Residency is a home away from home and we focus on offering […]
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall The TTDI area is brimming with happening eateries these days, from fine dining to secret watering holes. In a quest to hit them all, The Yum List recently managed a trip to Bowery Petit, where Malaysians can get a bite …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall High in the rolling hills of Kandy, in the very heart of Sri Lanka, lies a hideaway of unparalleled privacy, colonial luxury and impeccable taste. Stepping through the entrance gateway, we are instantly entranc…
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Full disclosure: I am still learning about wines. Like anything else in life, it is a balance of knowledge and confidence – understanding what I am looking for in the balance, length, depth, complexity and finish of …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Swirl up to the colonial columns of Residence by Uga Escapes in leafy Park Street and be welcomed into a sanctuary of serenity within the bustling hub of Colombo. This is one of those hotels you want to stay at, where t…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall KomPassion II in TTDI is new to my list of pork-free favourites. Guided by Chef Kom (Kom-Passion, logical really), this restaurant doesn’t fail to deliver on some spectacular, wallet-friendly Thai fusion tastes. P…
There’s nothing like a bubbly brunch to get into the spirit of celebration and joie de vivre, and Kuala Lumpur is by no means lacking in options to participate in this type of Sunday frolic. The Cobalt Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is one of the newes…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Overlooking the deep blue swimming pool and shady columns of Residence by Uga Escapes, Rare offers a choice of seating areas, al fresco in the flower lined courtyard or inside in the cool and elegant interior. Eleg…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My first foray into the industry was opening The Red Beanbag, an Australian inspired cafe in Publika. At 21, I had no prior experience in F&B having pursued economics and finance at the University of Melbourne…
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: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall An imposing colonial building, formerly a Dutch military post is now a grand and elegant hotel. Indeed formerly known as the New Oriental Hotel, the property has hosted hospitality since the 19th Century. Now ma…