Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Restaurant Locavore (the end as you know it) Monica Tindall No excuses. No compromises. Unwavering commitment. Restaurant Locavore’s pledge to ONLY use what is found locally is inspirational. Many people claim to follow similar convictions but very fe…
Eng Shen & Foo – Dotto Kombucha In this interview, Eng Shen & Foo, founders of Dotto kombucha, share the story of how their brand came about. What do you do? We are a duo running a home-based business of handcrafted raw kombucha — Dotto. Our kombucha is …
Luxury Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Monica Tindall Some people say you don’t get a taste of Bali if staying in a luxury resort in Nusa Dua. An affluent area and part of the Bali Tourism Development Complex, it is clean, organised and extremely safe, resembling a posh …
Munduk Moding Plantation Monica Tindall Imagine you’ve just witnessed an incredible sunset from the comfort of your luxurious mountain villa. Now, the sun has disappeared, and night has set in. The air is crisp, and the steam from your heated private bubbling ja…
Apéritif Restaurant & Bar Monica Tindall The beautiful site of Viceroy Bali in the lush terraces of Ubud is home to one of the island’s most respected fine-dining locations, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar. Inspired by a glamorous 1920s dining hall, th…
Adiwana Warnakali Nusa Penida Monica Tindall The adventure to Adiwana Warnakali Nusa Penida begins with a 45-minute boat ride from Sanur, Bali. The crowded port is filled with tourists excited about a trip across the ocean to the nearby tropical paradise of Nusa …
Kubu at Mandapa, Ubud Monica Tindall Kubu offers an exceptional dining experience in pristine nature cushioned by the ultimate comforts of hospitality by Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The breathtaking location is combined with a thoughtfully curated men…
Adiwana Resort Jembawan, Ubud Monica Tindall Adiwana Resort Jembawan offers the best of both worlds in Ubud. Its town-centre location provides instant access to the boutiques, cafes and shopping experiences found in abundance in the hill village. However, it…
Edward Soo Hong Wah In this interview, Edward Soo Hong Wah, co-owner of the Bangkung Row Restaurants (Opus Bistro, Cava, Leonardo’s, Lucky Bo), tells of challenges and realisations over his time in the F&B industry. What do you do? How did you get into the indu…
Herb Library Ubud Monica Tindall On one of Ubud’s principal streets, Jalan Jembawan, Herb Library is easy to find. The open-walled restaurant facing the street is a welcoming haven of rattan chairs and splashes of aquamarine blue, all enveloped in a canopy of gre…
Andaz Bali Monica Tindall The vibrant, contemporary sister of Hyatt Hotels, Andaz Bali, is an excellent showcase of modern Balinese culture. Nestled in the mature landscape of Sanur, Andaz Bali mirrors a chic Balinese village, summoning guests to appre…
The Open House – Jimbaran, Bali Monica Tindall Looking for a one-night stay in Jimbaran (so I could visit one of my favourite restaurants in the entire world – Cuca!), I was directed to The Open House. The Open House, Jimbaran, Bali The Open House is a boutiqu…