Ivan Ong, Pastry Chef – Troika Sky Dining
Ivan Ong – Pastry ChefIvan Ong, pastry chef at Troika Sky Dining tells of his passion for baking, favourite food pairing and some hair-raising stories from behind the scenes.What do you do and how did...
View ArticleThe Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi
The Andaman – A Luxury Collection Resort – LangkawiMonica TindallSet on one of the prettiest bays in Malaysia, The Andaman Langkawi celebrates the natural earth and its bounty. A 10 000-year old...
View ArticleV Integrated Wellness – Wellness Retreat Langkawi
V Integrated Wellness – Wellness Retreat LangkawiMonica TindallPost-pandemic we’re all in need of a refocus on wellness, and V Integrated Wellness has numerous packages to assist. Balancing five...
View ArticleRooftop Bar Langkawi, Monsoon, Pantai Tengah
Rooftop Bar Langkawi – MonsoonMonica TindallRooftop bars and sea views scream VACAY to me. And, when in Langkawi, Monsoon is the first place I think of to get my fill of sky bar vibes, vistas and...
View ArticlePrivate Pool Villas Malaysia – Safe Travel Post Covid-19?
Private Pool Villas Malaysia – Safe Travel Post Covid-19?Monica TindallThe urge to cross the border when the CMCO was lifted in Malaysia was significant for us. But still, the desire to be safe and...
View ArticleJunglewalla Awakening Tour, Eco Tours Langkawi
Junglewalla Awakening Tour, Eco Tours LangkawiMonica TindallThere’s nothing like an insider’s perspective to get an understanding of a holiday destination. And, there’s no more knowledgeable local team...
View ArticleStraits Club, Temple Tree, Langkawi, Malaysia
Straits Club – Temple Tree LangkawiMonica TindallStraits Club, the restaurant at Temple Tree resort in Langkawi, is under new management. With new life breathed into the kitchen, the tables are quite...
View ArticleDr Jessie Lim, Aesthetic Physician, Kaiteki Medispa
Dr Jessie Lim – KaitekiIn this interview, Dr Jessie Lim shares her top skincare tips and tells why it’s so important to only do treatments with medically certified professionals.What do you do and how...
View ArticleGallo Nero, Italian Restaurant, Langkawi
Gallo Nero LangkawiMonica TindallAsk any ex-pat residing in Langkawi where to eat and Gallo Nero is often top of the list. Run by long-time chef and restaurateur Lorenzo Zecubi, in Malaysia for close...
View ArticleAmbong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi
Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat LangkawiMonica TindallAmbong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi offers the ultimate in privacy with 11 suites, studios and cottages nestled in lushly forested hills....
View ArticleIndigo Blue Mansion, Contemporary Fine Dining Penang
Indigo Blue MansionMonica TindallMy oh my has the restaurant at Cheong Fatt Tze had a makeover. Our last visit was to a lovely, antique setting with a kitchen serving Cantonese food. Indigo The Blue...
View ArticleBrunch in Your PJs – RETOX2GO – W Kuala Lumpur
Brunch in Your PJsMonica TindallI have to admit I’ve happily adapted to no shoes and day pyjamas over the MCO and am not particularly excited to return to fully dressing. While I have missed brunching...
View ArticleThe Blue Mansion – Cheong Fatt Tze, Penang, Malaysia
The Blue Mansion PenangMonica TindallYou may have reckoned by now that I’m a cautious person and not particularly comfortable in crowds post-pandemic. Since the announcement was made that we could...
View ArticleNorm Micro Roastery Penang, Coffee & Brunch
Norm Micro Roastery PenangMonica TindallWe’d heard that one of the hottest cafes in Penang post-MCO was Norm Micro Roastery. A sister of Norm Café (coffee) and Noct (cocktails), we could imagine the...
View ArticleAhmad Hermi, Junglewalla Resident Naturalist
Ahmad Hermi – NaturalistIn this interview, Ahmad Hermi, Junglewalla‘s resident naturalist, shares some unique observations about Langkawi’s biodiversity and how we can learn from it.What do you do and...
View Articlegēn 根 The Prestige Hotel, Penang in the 21st Century
gēn 根 at The Prestige Hotel Penang “My Malaysian Stories”Monica TindallWe’ve been long-time followers of Chef Johnson Wong. Admiring his stubbornness in using local produce and refusal to bow to the...
View ArticleThe Pomelo Ipoh, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
The Pomelo IpohMonica TindallSet overlooking thermal hot springs and enveloped in the lush green rainforest, the setting of The Pomelo at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is peaceful and uplifting....
View ArticleJeff’s Cellar Ipoh, A Unique Wining & Dining Experience
Jeff’s Cellar IpohMonica TindallPossibly one of the most unique dining experiences in Malaysia, Jeff’s Cellar in Ipoh is set inside a 250 million-year-old cave. This restaurant matches the stunning...
View ArticleThe Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat IpohMonica TindallHubby says I have two buttons, “On” and “Off.” I wake at 5 am every morning and start the day running (literally, I exercise as soon as I get up). I’m...
View ArticlePangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia, A Luxury Getaway by YTL
Pangkor Laut ResortMonica TindallWith summer plans realigned for domestic travel, we have a chance to return to some of our favourite Malaysian properties. Pangkor Laut Resort is possibly the most...
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