Michael Shin, General Manager, InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the General Manager of the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort. I fell in love with the idea of living in a beautiful hotel and...
View ArticleJapanese Restaurant in Koh Samui, Amber, InterContinental Samui
Monica Tindall Amber is the InterContinental Samui Baan Talin Ngam Resort’s all-day-dining restaurant. It’s here we enjoy daily breakfast and various themed buffet nights during our stay in the...
View ArticleMiss Ellie Tea House, Charming Cafe in Taman Melawati
Monica Tindall Miss Ellie Tea House in Taman Melawati has long been a favourite café of ours. Besides the charming setting (check out the pics below of the antique-filled interior and lush garden...
View ArticleInterContinental Samui Baan Talin Ngam Resort, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Beachfront properties are premium real estate around the world. Match them with lush tropical landscaping on a cliff that captures some of the most magnificent sunsets you can imagine...
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Tiny Garden Café, Hidden Café, Wangsa Melawati
Monica Tindall Hidden in a sleepy residential street in Melawati, Tiny Garden Café offers a welcoming green escape from hectic city life. Tiny Garden Cafe, Melawati Tiny Garden Cafe, Melawati Ladybug...
View ArticleW Koh Samui, Best Day Spa Koh Samui, Thailand
Monica Tindall When we’re looking to add a bit of fun and sense of playful lux to any experience, the W can always be counted on. In this instance, we’re seeking diversion before our evening flight...
View ArticlePlayground Coffeery, Cafe in Taman Melawati
Monica Tindall The sunflower-yellow façade of Playground Coffeery brightens up an otherwise old set of shop houses in Taman Melawati. Upon opening, this Melawati cafe initially focused on coffee and...
View ArticleInterview: Shirley Low, Owner Tiny Garden Cafe, Wangsa Melawati
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? We are currently operating a small weekend-cafe and providing a bed-and-breakfast service. I have always loved cooking and gardening, and my...
View ArticleCan Tho Street Food at Azerai Can Tho, Vietnam
Monica Tindall Can Tho has a vibrant local food culture with a huge variety of dishes distinctly different from those found further north. Vietnamese street food here is king: get yourself a good local...
View ArticleBest Western Restaurant in Can Tho, Azerai Vietnam
Monica Tindall Can Tho, Vietnam is recognized for its plethora of street food and authentic Mekong Delta experiences. If you’re a traveller in the region for more than a couple of days though, you...
View ArticleNewens Tea House, Starhill, 2018 Journey Through Tea
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Walking along Jalan Bukit Bintang is always a little like salmon spawning season: Hundreds of bodies rushing upstream and downstream, working hard to...
View ArticleCan Tho River Tour, Things To Do In Can Tho
Monica Tindall Can Tho, three and half hours to the south of Ho Chi Minh, offers an authentic Vietnamese experience. While there are a number of foreign companies in the city and its surrounds, the...
View ArticleVantador – The Dry-Aged Steak Boutique, Desa Sri Hartamas
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Now I wouldn’t profess myself an expert on meat, but I feel that in my numerous revolutions around the sun I have come to know my fair share on the various...
View ArticleEnoteca, Plaza Damansara, Italian Restaurant KL
Monica Tindall Let’s get this straight from the start. Enoteca in Plaza Damansara was once called Neroteca. It is no longer Neroteca, however, despite a similar name and logo colouring, Enoteca,...
View ArticleAzerai Can Tho, Affordable Luxury Vietnam
Monica Tindall Can Tho in the south of Vietnam, although offering a rich culinary culture and a relatively untouched authentic Vietnamese experience, is unexplored territory for many. That’s all...
View ArticleInterview with Nas Jaafar, Mikro Coffee Shop, Melawati
What do you do and how did you get into the industry and ended up here in Mikro? At the moment I’m doing everything from managing my team and the shop, to working as a barista and cook. It started with...
View ArticleBreakfast at Park Hyatt Saigon, Opera Buffet Brunch, Ho Chi Minh
Monica Tindall I’m not a buffet fan. Even when buffet breakfast is included in a room’s price I’d much rather choose the hotel’s club lounge or go out to a local cafe. Lines, shared mess, food that’s...
View ArticleKikubari, Contemporary French Japanese, DC Mall
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Tucked away on the third floor of DC Mall is Kikubari, a relatively new restaurant to the Kuala Lumpur dining scene. Combing the concept of small plates...
View ArticleSquare One, French Vietnamese Restaurant, Park Hyatt Saigon
Monica Tindall Upscale French brasserie-style cuisine on one side, authentic regional Vietnamese fare on the other; Square One at Park Hyatt Saigon woos and comforts in all in one sitting. Our visit,...
View ArticleLe Petit Rococo, New Stylish Cafe in Starhill Gallery
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There are many little gems sprinkled around Kuala Lumpur, tucked away in shaded alleyways. With luck and a bit of an adventurous spirit, you might be...
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