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Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort Words & Photos: Monica Tindall Room Interior Shots: Rich Callahan All of these years in KL and I’m only just discovering a beach resort a little over an hour’s drive from KL! (And, it’s not Port Dickson.) Avani Sepang Goldcoast Re…
Avani Spa Sepang Monica Tindall It doesn’t matter how fancy a spa’s setting is if the quality of the therapists is not top-notch; no amount of pretty scenery is going to make up for it. Avani Spa has the number one component right; the therapists are highly trained, a…
Hai Sang Lou Monica Tindall Hai Sang Lou, Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort’s Chinese restaurant, is an excellent option for dim sum and Cantonese cuisine along the Bagan Lalang coast. Situated on the first floor of an over-water entertainment complex, sea views ar…
Perahu Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A romantic dinner on the beach at Perahu, Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort, was an unexpected experience. I never imagined such as lovely setting so close to KL. On Smiley Beach (named so for its grin-like shape…
Concubine KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Flirtatious and funky, Concubine KL, a new bar and restaurant in Chinatown, is inspired by the events that once took place within its walls, yet is firmly planted in the present with its contemporary …
Chavana Spa Monica Tindall The first of its kind in Kuala Lumpur, Chavana Spa has opened at Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar. Under the larger Mandara Spa company, Chavana Spa sets forth to share the Balinese spirit in a welcoming urban setting. Located on level four o…
Jimmy McKeown Jimmy McKeown, co-founder, head distiller and director of Whipper Snapper Distillery in Perth, shares some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the head distiller and co-founder of Whipper Snappe…
L’nop Private Chef & Catering KL Words: Anna Chew Photos: Rich Callahan Want to celebrate a special occasion and impress guests by having your own private Chef? L’nop Private Chef & Catering KL not only promises incredibly fresh, high-…
Malaysian Spa Treatments Monica Tindall There was a time when spa menus in the country were full of Thai, Balinese and Swiss healing practices, with no Malaysian spa treatments in sight. In more recent years, however, the richness of the region’s own wellness tra…
The Amala Seminyak Monica Tindall Offering the best of both worlds, The Amala Seminyak is a peaceful wellness retreat hidden within the fashionable district of Seminyak. Guests can experience the calm, natural landscape of the property, and moments later be su…
Los Jefes Seminyak Monica Tindall Sombreros, sugar skulls, and babi guling tacos – you’ll find none of that at Los Jefes, the latest opening in Seminyak, Bali. Intending to serve authentic, reasonably-priced Mexican food, there are no fusion dishes on th…
MAURI Restaurant Seminyak Monica Tindall Not quite a year old, MAURI Restaurant in Seminyak, Bali has been on the “hot list” since opening. Headed by Apulian chef Maurizio Bombini, the restaurant offers a contemporary Italian dining experience with healthy ro…