After a four-year hiatus, the Eastern & Oriental Express is once again bringing romance to the rails of Malaysia. Left to right: Train steward Joaquin Praveen Vishnu; inside a State cabin aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express The first time I stepped aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, more than a decade ago now, was […]
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Heading to Kuala Lumpur and in search of a neighbourhood to explore? Taman Paramount might be one of the best places to start, for its wealth of cafes and restaurants means that you’re bound to find food that’ll tickle your tastebuds. A favourite among those residing in KL, Selangor, and beyond, the sleepy Petaling Jaya
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Where better to enjoy a chilled glass of bubbly than onboard a luxury train? That’s the thinking behind Veuve Clicquot’s latest set of unique gastronomic excursions crafted with Belmond. Veuve Clicquot and Belmond have crafted three unforgettable train adventures / ©Matt Hind It’s not the first time the champagne house has teamed up with the
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PREDICTION: IN A COUPLE OF YEARS, Kuala Lumpur’s hotel scene will be a snazzier and more glamorous older sister of its present iteration. From the homegrown-luxe EQ to the what-more-do-you-need-in-a-venue Four Seasons, no one would ever call that the current slate of the city’s hotels bland or mousey, but things are set to go to
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BEST NEW RESTAURANT AND BAR OPENINGS IN MALAYSIA Curios-City George Town This rustic eatery serves contemporary cuisine spliced with local flavors. Think striped grouper, aged duck and spiny lobster mains along with melt-in-your mouth risotto. Curioscity’s location in a pre-war Georgetown shophouse, an UNESCO Historic Site, has additional servings of old world kitschiness to go
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MALAYSIA AS A COUNTRY didn’t exist until 1957. But its multi-textured and quite different cuisine styles—dominated by Malay, Chinese and Indian—have of course been around for much longer. Which is why any accounting of the top Malaysian dishes will span an array of delicacies unique to the country’s specific regions and cultures. To prep your
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In the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – their readers rate Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur their top hotel in Asia, outside of Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This property is contemporary and sleek—and already a recognizable part of KL’s skyline. Why did this hotel catch your attention? What’s the vibe? Located in Kuala Lumpur’s upscale
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