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Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi Monica Tindall Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi offers the ultimate in privacy with 11 suites, studios and cottages nestled in lushly forested hills. While providing a secluded experience, this boutiqu…
Gallo Nero Langkawi Monica Tindall Ask 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 to 20 years, there is much love for the man behind the restaurant…
Straits Club – Temple Tree Langkawi Monica Tindall Straits Club, the restaurant at Temple Tree resort in Langkawi, is under new management. With new life breathed into the kitchen, the tables are quite busy despite reduced tourism. This is one of the last c…
Junglewalla Awakening Tour, Eco Tours Langkawi Monica Tindall There’s nothing like an insider’s perspective to get an understanding of a holiday destination. And, there’s no more knowledgeable local team that those behind Junglewalla. Having the foresight …
Private Pool Villas Malaysia – Safe Travel Post-COVID-19? Monica Tindall The urge to cross the border when the CMCO was lifted in Malaysia was significant for us. But still, the desire to be safe and avoid any possibility of contagion was an equally opposing force…
Rooftop Bar Langkawi – Monsoon Monica Tindall Rooftop 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 cocktails. Located a few minutes up the road from Pantai Tengah, …
V Integrated Wellness – Wellness Retreat Langkawi Monica Tindall Post-pandemic we’re all in need of a refocus on wellness, and V Integrated Wellness has numerous packages to assist. Balancing five components – spa, fitness, yoga, beauty, …
The Andaman – A Luxury Collection Resort – Langkawi Monica Tindall Sadly The Andaman burnt down last year. They are currently in the process of rebuilding. Set on one of the prettiest bays in Malaysia, The Andaman Langkawi celebrates the natural ear…
Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi Monica Tindall Still cautious about getting on a plane but desperate to get in a beach vacay we explore options for getting to Langkawi. Besides flights, there are several points from the mainland (and Penang) from where you can …
Nils Henkel – The Datai Langkawi Monica Tindall Kicking off 2020 in grand style, The Datai Langkawi is hosting chef Nils Henkel as the first chef of the year in the resort’s esteemed Guest Chef Series. The team at The Datai have a reputation for organizing some of the …
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…
Guest Chef Series Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi’s Guest Chef Series continues with one of Malaysia’s most famed chefs, Darren Chin. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, sourcing of premium ingredients and running service with choreographed prec…