SEPT 2026
SEPT 2026
Tucked just off Jalan Bangsar Utama, Chez Gaston has long held a quiet but confident place in the neighbourhood’s dining landscape. It is the sort of restaurant that regulars might just tend to guard closely – not strictly out of…
Following the appointment of Bluefire Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the company behind The Social Group of Restaurants, as the new food and beverage operator at The Royal Selangor Golf Club, members are now experiencing a refreshed approach to dining across the…
Jogjakarta, Indonesia has always been known as the city of arts and culture. If Jakarta is the mind of Indonesia, then Jogjakarta is its soul slower, deeper, and quietly alive with creativity, tradition, and meaning that lingers in every corner…
For many of us based in Greater Kuala Lumpur, a short escape to Penang rarely needs much justification. The island offers a distinct change of pace, where George Town’s deep heritage sits comfortably alongside a lively contemporary culture, and where…
We recently took a very speedy lift to the 75th floor of Merdeka 118 to enjoy dinner at Park Hyatt’s Merdeka Grill. It was early evening, about 45 minutes from sunset, so we were able to take in the sweeping…
Changkat Bukit Bintang is consistently one of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular areas for dining and drinking, but perhaps like a lot of local residents – particularly those who don’t live in or nearby the area itself – we just don’t…
It’s one of those places which, if you’re heading there from Malaysia for a holiday, you’ll almost always need to mention it twice to friends for clarity. “Oh, Sarawak,” they’ll possibly say, and you’ll have to reply, “No, not Sibu.…
Every year on 17 April, wine lovers across the globe raise a glass to one of the world’s most acclaimed red wines. World Malbec Day (Dia Mondial del Malbec), celebrated once again in 2026, marks the international success of a…
As a self-taught painter, I’ve always been drawn to stories, not just how art looks, but what it feels like underneath. Over time, I found myself wandering into museums and galleries whenever I travel. Some are big and well-known, like…
Some cities impress you instantly. Others take their time. Busan does neither and somehow, that’s exactly its charm. If Seoul is the mind of Korea, sharp, efficient, always in motion then Busan is its heart. Calm, steady, and quietly self-assured.…