As much as we love The Surin for allowing us to be completely self-contained, after six consecutive nights of dining at the resort, we felt the time had come to attempt …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsPalm Seaside Restaurant Lounge & Bar, Phuket: Cool and contemporary al fresco dining
Asia Pacific HotelsThe Surin Resort, Phuket: Swiftly becoming our second home
Frangipani is without question the unmistakable signature scent of The Surin. A heady and intoxicating aroma I’ve come to associate with this luxury beach resort, its ubiquity is all down …
Asia Pacific HotelsKeraton Plaza – a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jakarta: Haven of private luxury
When it comes to an island nation like Indonesia, it’s easy to forget just how expansive its territories are, stretching from Malaysia in the west, all the way to Papua New …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsNobu Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur: Satisfyingly consistent
For the vast majority of people, experiencing something out of their daily norm by exposing themselves to different cultures, people and culinary delights ranks pretty high among their travel motivations. And I …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsCantaloupe Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur: Spectacular views with modern cuisine
Travellers who’ve been to Kuala Lumpur will concur with my view that as a world-class city, it has no shortage of excellent eateries with the most affordable of price tags. …
Asia Pacific HotelsPangkor Laut Resort, Pulau Pangkor: One island, one resort, but where’s the privacy?
I’m generally a fan of the not so well known YTL hotel chain, as my encounters with their characterful properties have always been excellent. The other Mr. Highlife and I regularly reminisce about our stay at …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsLe Planteur Restaurant, Yangon: The smartest address in Yangon
After a busy day shopping and a visit to the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda, we were ready to celebrate what had been a surprisingly uplifting and memorable trip to Myanmar on …
Asia Pacific HotelsSule Shangri-La Hotel, Yangon: Creature comforts in central Yangon
For the more selective traveller, one of the advantages of a branded hotel is knowing you’ll be getting a certain level of quality and standard – both in terms of the …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsL’Alchimiste Restaurant, Yangon: Burmese cuisine with flair
Sitting in a Yangon taxi as your driver attempts to navigate traffic chaos can be a character-building experience. What would normally be a 10-minute jaunt across a couple dozen blocks, …
Asia Pacific HotelsSandoway Resort, Ngapali Beach: Welcome to heaven on earth
Myanmar was a complete unknown entity as I began planning this trip. Simply getting in and around the country meant doing more flight segments than I normally would like to endure, but …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsSalinda Resort Restaurant, Phu Quoc: An upmarket dining experience
While we were very happy to be staying at La Veranda during our week in Phu Quoc, one of the things we felt let the resort down a little was …