Cantina Mesa Santa Margherita, Sardinia
Cantina Mesa Santa Margherita – Fine Sardinian Wines Monica Tindall Mesa, meaning table in Sardinian, symbolizes the heart of Cantina Mesa winery – “nourishment, a meal among friends, maternal love,...
View ArticleHoliday Apartment Rental Olbia, Welcomely
Holiday Apartment Rental Olbia – Welcomely Monica Tindall Costa Esmeralda is on the bucket list of millions of beach-loving dreamers, but exorbitant prices keep it out of reach for many. An affordable...
View ArticleRosinita Olbia, Gourmet Sardinian Tapas
Rosinita Olbia – Gourmet Sardinian Tapas Monica Tindall How exciting is it when you discover a restaurant in the most unexpected of places serving phenomenal food? That’s precisely what we found at the...
View ArticleSilvio Carta – Sardinian Wines, Liqueurs & Spirits
Silvio Carta, Sardinia Monica Tindall The heart of Oristano, Sardinia, is home to a living legend. Silvio Carta, 93 years old, and founder of the company of the same name, resides here. To this day, Mr...
View ArticleCasa Villamarina Tenute, Alghero, Sella & Mosca
Casa Villamarina Tenute, Alghero Monica Tindall An absolute must for gourmets visiting Sardinia is an immersive experience in the country’s wine culture. Casa Villamarina Tenute in the heart of the...
View ArticleSella & Mosca, Winery, Alghero, Sardinia
Sella & Mosca – Alghero Monica Tindall “Like the eyes, the palate will also love this land.” Sella & Mosca’s story begins over 120 years ago when an engineer, Mr Sella, and a lawyer, Mr Mosca,...
View ArticleKeppel Albert, Mixologist Cove 55, Sarawak
Keppel Albert In this interview, Keppel Albert, head mixologist and bar manager at Cove 55, shares some bar do’s and don’ts as well as some trade secrets. What do you do? I run the bars at Cove55. I...
View ArticleSiddùra Wines, Gallura, Sardinia
Siddùra – In Pursuit of Excellence Monica Tindall Wine has been part of the Sardinian culture for as long as people have inhabited the land. Siddùra, located on the outskirts of the medieval village of...
View ArticleCuca Restaurant, Jimbaran, Bali
Cuca Restaurant Bali Monica Tindall Virginia Entizne and Kevin Cherkas direct chaos. Like the notes of a jumbled song, the owners of Cuca Restaurant in Bali skillfully orchestrate parts to create a...
View ArticleThe Cave, The Edge Bali
The Cave, The Edge Bali Monica Tindall You’d be forgiven for thinking that The Cave at The Edge Bali was a tourist trap. After all, such an extraordinary location, 25 thousand years old, six and a half...
View ArticleThe Open House Bali, Jimbaran
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....
View ArticleAndaz Bali, Luxury Resort Sanur
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...
View ArticleHerb Library, Cuisine by Nature, Ubud
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...
View ArticleEdward Soo Hong Wah, Bangkung Restaurants
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...
View ArticleAdiwana Resort Jembawan, Ubud
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...
View ArticleKubu at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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...
View ArticleAdiwana Warnakali Nusa Penida
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...
View ArticleApéritif Restaurant & Bar, Ubud, Bali
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...
View ArticleMunduk Moding Plantation, Bali
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...
View ArticleLuxury Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
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,...
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