Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall ‘One Martini is all right, two are too many and three are not enough,’ croons the William Faulkner quote on the menu. I’ll happily take that for the directional theme of this sultry evening at 360° Bar and Grill. The casual outdoo…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall We’re expecting another delightful sea view from Da Maurizio but nothing could have prepared us for the actuality. The spot lit evening sea; with the white foaming waves crashing on the dark rocks feels like it’s right in the ro…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Even if you are not staying at this splendid resort, I can thoroughly recommend that you visit the blissful Banyan Tree Spa for the day, for the afternoon or just for a simple massage. Treat yourself, I promise you will remember t…
The Yum List chats with Belinda Tuckwell, executive chef at The Pavilions Phuket and discovers some stories behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Executive Chef at The Pavilions Phuket. I have been in the industry more than 2…
The hill of Cape Panwa, with its stunning views of the Andaman Sea is home to one of Phuket’s most luxurious stays, Sri panwa. Thirty two acres of hilly lush tropical green enwraps 60 lavish villas affording each a verdant canopy and enchanting vistas of the seas…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Taking full advantage of Sri panwa’s unique location at the Southern tip of Phuket, Cool Spa sits up high with simply jaw dropping views of the ever-changing ocean and skies above. I’ve seen some beautiful spas in some bea…
The 9th Floor Heavenly Food Served by Angels Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The 9th Floor is another restaurant we keep hearing from the lips of local residents and hotel concierges. We decide to pay GM Thomas Brack a visit while i…
Les Diables, Boat Lagoon Les Diables, Phuket, Lunch at Boat Lagoon Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Our third visit here and some people are going to think we’re on commission. But honestly it’s just hard for two people’s stomachs to …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The thing about restaurants when travelling is that you never really know what to expect. And despite descriptions from raving local residents, The Siam Supper Club is a surprising revelation to us. There’s o…
Joe’s Downstairs – this entrance is hiding something stunning Joe’s Downstairs, Kalim Beach, Patong Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) As soon as you step foot on the stairs leading down to Joe’s your senses are a…
BYD Lofts Serviced Suites and Apartments BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel and Serviced Apartments While some tourists flock to the heavily commercialized area of Patong Beach, others run to the other extremes of the island to avoid it. The most dens…
Expat, mom and food lover, Beth Queeney Dressler, shares her top five lunch choices with a four year old in Bangkok. 1. Cafe Tartine – The best “make your own” salads in Bangkok and a killer latte for mom and dad. Great kids menu including pasta…