Essence Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Buffet
Essence Sheraton KL Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Slipper lobsters, Alaskan king crab legs, Japanese oysters, a caviar station, the wildly popular tomahawk steak, an endless selection of...
View ArticleMulia Resort, The Mulia and Villas, Nusa Dua, Bali
Mulia Resort Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The overwhelming sensation when you enter the Mulia Resort on Nusa Dua Bali is one of space. And that is hardly surprising really...
View ArticleEscape Ritual Bali, Wellness Retreat Canggu
Escape Ritual – Exclusive Wellness Retreat Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Now that Seminyak has become boutique-cafe chic, the more laid back Bali vibe seems to have moved to...
View ArticleBeach Garden Organic Kitchen, Canggu, Bali
Beach Garden Organic Kitchen Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We were so taken by Chef Gustavo and his delicious recipes during our stay at Escape Ritual that we leapt at the chance to...
View ArticleZest Miri Marriott Resort & Spa, Buffet Restaurant
Zest Miri – Buffet Dinner Monica Tindall Miri Marriot Resort & Spa’s all-day-dining restaurant offers an evening buffet that is popular with locals because of its generous servings of fresh seafood...
View ArticleMiri Marriott Resort & Spa, Stopover On The Way to Mulu
Miri Marriott Resort & Spa Monica Tindall I asked around quite a bit for hotel recommendations in Miri and the only name that was repeatedly presented was Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. With a...
View ArticleFederico Zapperi, Chef de Cuisine, Terrace Restaurant
Federico Zapperi, chef de cuisine of Terrace Restaurant at The Danna Langkawi, shares some interesting stories behind the scenes and a little about life as a chef. What do you do and how did you get...
View ArticleM Café Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Jungle Delights at M Café Mulu Monica Tindall While M Café, Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa’s all-day-dining restaurant, offers international recipes, gastronomes should forget the greater world and...
View ArticleMandara Spa Mulu and Ayus Wellness
Spa Treatments Mulu Monica Tindall If you have been trekking in the jungle for a few days, surely your body deserves some pampering, right? After some energetic exploration of the Gunung Mulu National...
View ArticleThe Ayus Wellness Experience (AWE), Mulu Marriott
The Ayus Wellness Experience (AWE) – Nature as Therapy Monica Tindall During our recent stay at Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, we had a chance meeting with Dr Gerry Bodeker, co-founder and science...
View ArticleMulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Sarawak
Mulu Marriott – A Must-Visit in Sarawak Monica Tindall It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Malaysia for 16 years and have yet to visit the Mulu Caves. Well, this summer we rectified that and Mulu...
View ArticleZINC Restaurant & Bar, Kuching – Mediterranean Food
ZINC Kuching – great food and drinks Monica Tindall We have it on a good recommendation that ZINC Restaurant & Bar is one of the hottest locations for a good meal and drinks in Kuching. Sure,...
View ArticleKuching Walking Tour – BORNÉO À LA CARTE
Kuching Walking Tour Monica Tindall Food is of such importance to the Malaysian culture that the universal greeting, “Sudah makan?” literally means, “Have you eaten?” Nowhere else in the world have I...
View ArticleWan Muhamad Riezal, Mixologist MONSOON Langkawi
Wan Muhamad Riezal, the chief mixologist at Rimba and MONSOON Langkawi, shares with The Yum List some stories from behind the scenes and future plans for the bar and restaurant. What do you do and how...
View ArticleThe Steakhouse Hilton Kuching, A Special Menu
The Steakhouse Hilton Kuching Monica Tindall As the name leads you to believe, The Steakhouse at Hilton Kuching is ideal for all things meat. Prime cuts, aged in house, are the highlight of the menu...
View ArticleHilton Kuching, Five-Star Accommodation, Sarawak
Hilton Kuching Monica Tindall A landmark in the city, Hilton Kuching is located in the heart of Sarawak’s capital overlooking the river and steps away from the waterfront promenade. While it’s an older...
View ArticleSemenggoh Nature Reserve Tour – Orangutans Kuching
Semenggoh Nature Reserve Tour Monica Tindall The most intelligent non-human primates, orangutans, are the top of any highlight list for travel in Borneo. These beautiful apes are native to the...
View ArticleBako National Park Tour, BORNÉO À LA CARTE
Bako National Park Tour Monica Tindall After orangutans, the next item on my wanna-see list are the proboscis monkeys. Only found on the island of Borneo, a trip to Sarawak offers a rare chance to see...
View ArticleKechala Cove 55 Restaurant Sarawak
Kechala Cove 55 – Worth the Trip from Kuching Monica Tindall It’s not too often that I’d recommend visiting a hotel restaurant if you’re not staying in that hotel. Often on-site kitchens are convenient...
View ArticleCraft Cocktail Bar Kuching – Kechala
Craft Cocktail Bar Kuching Monica Tindall Sometimes the bars you find in the least suspecting of places are the best and this craft cocktail bar just out of Kuching was definitely not on my radar....
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