Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Salmon – perhaps a healthier alternative to steak. I love that they are flexible enough to give me all veges, no fries, and at least pretend to try to fulfill my request of cooking with no oil or butter. Cashmere Naan – dense, doughy, delicious. Suzi…
Mandara Spa, Nikko Bali Mandara Spa at Grand Nikko Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The spa at the Grand Nikko Bali is a Mandara Spa, fittingly, as Mandara was born in Bali though the brand now has 70 outlets in all corners of …
Sundara Bar & Restaurant – Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Meaning beautiful in Sanskrit, Sundara is aptly named, with a panoramic view of Jimbaran Bay, taking advantage of the melting Balinese sunsets. A plethora of divine no…
Beach Picnic Picnic Breakfast Private Serenity Beach Picnic, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Walk along the beach on a breezy morning getting your feet wet in the gentle surf to find a relaxed white p…
Words: Caning Jaramillo As an expat living in Kuala Lumpur for almost ten years now, I feel pretty confident in knowing the city for great places to eat, play and relax. However, it seems that every year that passes, this city presents me with new undiscovered ge…
Resort viewed from the beach Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali Situated on the northern side of the island, YTL’s Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali benefits from a three-hour separation from the busy tourist hub of the south. The peaceful, village life feel of th…
Hubby and I love to visit the spa together but we do indeed like different things. Often spa packages for couples have a romantic angle, involving the same massage and scrub and undoubtedly finishing with a floral bath. While these are generally enchanting exp…
The Bar at the Shore Restaurant Afternoon tea with a beach view Afternoon Tea at The Shore Restaurant, Grand Nikko Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) There is no more quintessential English ritual than the ceremony and ser…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The name Ubud derives from the Balinese word ‘obat’ meaning herb or medicine, a precursor to the region’s reputation for healing and health treatments. Lembah Spa combines traditional Balinese wellness tech…
Sundara Beach Bar Sundara Restaurant and Bar, Four Seasons Resort Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Sundara is still a relatively new restaurant on the Bali dining scene, having opened only in December 2012. It is alread…
Di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara Di Mare Restaurant at Karma Kandara Resort Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Gaze out over white walls at the glistening turquoise sea, and you could wonder whether you were in Greece or indeed in Bal…
Doorway to Jamahal Spa Entrance Jamahal Private Resort and Spa, Jimbaran, Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The Jamahal Private Resort is a veritable floral oasis and the spa is a tempting nook of a retreat within a retreat. Gues…