Malacca

Vintry Melaka

Vintry Melaka, Pork Restaurant & Wine Bar Malacca

Words: Monica Tindall    Photos: Rich Callahan The beloved KL brand, Vintry, makes a debut in Malacca this month with its opening in the new luxury boutique hotel Liu Men Melaka. Located just off Jonker Street, it is in the prime of the action and offers a delicious …

Hidden Bar Melaka

The Old Merchant Malacca, Hidden Bar Melaka

Words: Monica Tindall    Photos: Rich Callahan Malacca has a speakeasy! The Old Merchant is housed in a pre-war shop on the west bank of the Malacca river. Signalling its entrance are white columns with red Chinese characters identifying the original private ba…

outlet shopping Malaysia

Freeport A’Famosa Outlet, Discount Shopping Malacca

I don’t like shopping. Sometimes though it just has to be done. And, if I’m going to subject myself to such suffering I’d rather carry on in a pleasant environment, with lots of open space, numerous stores all in one convenient location, fabulous bargains, and well…

Swiss Garden Hotel and Residences Malacca

Swiss Garden Hotel and Residences Malacca were our digs for the night we covered the recent Grand Opening of La Bodega Malacca. The hotel is new, and as such everything is looking clean and sharp. Rooms are complete with all the amenities you’d expect of a hot…

Breakfast at La Bodega, The Shore, Malacca

After a night of too much fun at La Bodega’s grand opening in Malacca, we haul our fragile bodies to the scene of the crime in the hopes of recuperating with a morning-after breakfast. La Bodega’s newest outlet in The Shore Shopping Gallery is a sizeable space tak…

La Bodega, Spanish Tapas and Bar, Malacca

Malacca has been moving and shaking with some exciting new openings over the past year. One such development that has seen much success is the launch of La Bodega. This well-known brand has been a beloved haven for those in KL for many years now, providing a comfo…

Casa del Rio Melaka, Boutique Hotel Malacca, Malaysia

Casa del Rio, Melaka, Malaysia “Your home by the river” Words and Photos by Monica Tindall Video by Anthony Jegu When I first visited Melaka many years back I would never have dreamed of staying on the river. At that time, it was at best, a place to be avoided. […]

Satkara Spa, Casa del Rio, Melaka, Malaysia

Massage Oils Satkara Spa, Casa del Rio, Melaka  Words by Brooke Keel Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The Satkara Spa encompasses three treatment rooms, two of them doubles and one single, all with darling balconies and views of the Malakan hillside a…

River Cafe, Casa del Rio, Melaka, Malaysia

River Cafe, Casa del Rio, Melaka River Cafe, Casa del Rio, Melaka Words by Brooke Keel Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The River Cafe at Casa del Rio in Melaka is a casual, airy corner spot situated on the riverfront. With plenty of daylight and a laid back […]