Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall No matter which list of top bars you consult, you will find Rock Bar, Jimbaran, Bali in the ranking. Often voted as best sunset venue in Bali, friends and colleagues have raved about it as being ‘unmissable’. A…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The low golden light gives the riverside bar a gentle ambience, happily enhanced by soft acoustic guitar music. Happy couples relax to the sensual sound of water in the background, only occasionally broken …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you like fresh, natural and original food and drinks, you are going to love the Atman Café in Ubud. Perch yourself above the hustle bustle of Hanoman street, relaxing on plump cushions in a natural indigen…
CasCades Restaurant Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Breakfast at Cascades is something special and worth visiting even if you are not a Viceroy resident. The freshness of the air by the river, the splendid natural surroundings, bursting with green and vibr…
Interior Clear Cafe Buddha Salad (42 000Rp) Chocolate Bliss (15 000 Rp) Healthy, organic, raw, vegan and seafood. Options are endless. A chill ambience but more chic than funky. Reason to visit: reasonably priced healthy meals, chic interior, a luscious …
Finn’s Beach Club Finn’s Beach Club, Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Another dramatic descent down the cliffs of Bali, this time to the private beach at Semara Uluwatu. Finn’s Beach Club is open to both hot…
The Den, Macalister Mansion The Den, Macalister Mansion, Georgetown, Penang Words by Caning JaramilloPhotos by The Yum List I’m always excited to visit Penang, a trendy island paradise that never seems to sleep, especially w…
China Treasures China Treasure – Bringing Chinese Culinary Arts to New Heights Words by Craig J Selby, Photos by The Yum List Sometimes you just walk into a place and you simply know that you are going to love it. It was one of those rare moments when the “wow-fa…
“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure.” Lao Tzu Picturesque limestone hills, jungle covered grounds and natural geothermic hot springs surround the Spa and Wellness Centre at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat. Immersed in t…
Dramatic limestone jungle covered hills, steaming geothermal hot springs and cascading waterfalls set the backdrop to The Pomelo, The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat’s all day dining location. An open walled restaurant is cooled by natural breezes and ceili…
Kota Kinabalu Harbour Words and Pictures by Kirsten Durward If you want to escape your resort or are overnighting in Kota Kinabalu you could do worse than visit the harbour, view the return of the colourful fishing fleet and spend a little time in the local markets …
The Club Outdoor Landscape The Club, The Antonym of Big Resort Don’t expect lagoon shaped pools with slides and rowdy children splashing, jumping and shrieking with glee. Don’t count on crowds and massive buffets, or countless restaurants and whopping ballroo…