where to stay in Nepal

Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee, Nepal

We love the idea of Nepal: the people, the mountains, the culture, the history, the great outdoors. And, while we’re happy to be fully immersed in it all day long, our days of ‘roughing it’ are long over. You can call us soft, but the fact is lugging around a backpac…

where to eat in Kathmandu

China Garden, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee, Nepal

Designed by Nelson Wang, world renowned leader of a “dwindling breed of original Chinese Master Chefs,” China Garden is a multi-award winning outlet, praised for its superb hygiene standards, service and cuisine, and too acknowledged as the best Chinese r…

Robert Parker’s Matter of Taste

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall The Hilton at KL Sentral is well known for wonderful events and recently was selected to host the inaugural Matter of Taste event,  a global series of no-holds-barred fine wine tasting. The event is designed by Robert Parker’…

spicers retreat

Chef Ash Martin, Homage, Spicers Hidden Vale

What do you do and how did you get into the industry?  I am a chef and my passion lies with growing the produce from scratch, taking it through the process of nurturing from the ground to the plate. I’m not sure where it started but I remember stealing strawberri…

healthy delivery services kl

Culinary Capers, Healthy Food Delivery & Catering

Our quest continues for ways to fulfil our New Year’s resolution of healthier eating, serving both our bodies and planet in doing so… A couple of years back we came across a nutritious catering service, Culinary Capers, and quickly became enamoured with th…

where to eat in Nepal

Kakori, Indian, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee

Boasting North Indian cuisine including Punjabi, Kashimire, Awadhi and Rajashtani, alongside famous Nepali delicacies, Kakori is the place to satisfy your rich and spicy cravings. The show kitchen gives guests a peek into the ‘behind the scenes’ food prep…

food delivery kl

The Lean Canteen, Healthy Lunch Delivery, KL

And… our third foray into the healthy food delivery scene rewards us with a wonderful selection of hot meals, a step up in nutrition information provided to customers, and the convenience of vacuum packing. The Lean Canteen team has created a fabulous range of h…

best Italian restaurant Kathmandu

Al Fresco, Italian, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee

Featuring cuisine from Italy with regional specialties from Sardinia, Tuscany, Emilia, Sicily, Veneto and Lombardy, Al Fresco in Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee gifts guests with a little piece of Europe. Located poolside, the restaurant showcases an ope…

Chopstick Diner, Healthy Lunch Delivery, Kuala Lumpur

Our second round of trying healthy lunch delivery companies sees us checking out Chopstick Diner. First impression of the website is that it’s very easy to navigate. Colourful photos, clearly marked prices and detailed product descriptions have us placing …

bars in Nepal

Rodi Bar, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee, Nepal

Especially cosy when it’s cold outside, and very welcoming after a day on the streets, is Rodi Bar, in Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee. Topped with brass, edged with soft leather and attended by smiley barmen, the bar is our chosen perch for a pre-dinner drink. The…

Eat Clean KL, Healthy Food Delivery, Kuala Lumpur

Lunch, during the working week, can be one of the trickiest periods to give your body a healthy meal. Limited time to pack your own nosh, and few wholesome options nearby the office, can make it easy to succumb to cheap, fast and nutritiously poor choices. Eat Cle…