Month: April 2025

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2025: The Complete Events Calendar

Nicholas Ng

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2025 marks a new chapter for Malaysia’s evolving cocktail culture, bringing together some of the most innovative bars, chefs, and spirits brands from across the region and beyond. This year’s edition promises more than just guest shifts—it presents a curated celebration of flavour, craftsmanship, and collaboration across five vibrant zones of the city: Bangsar, Damansara Heights, PJ/TTDI, KL City Centre and Chinatown. Continue reading →

Eastern & Oriental Express: Wild Malaysia’s Luxury Passage

Nicholas Ng
Eastern & Oriental Express | Wild Malaysia | Food For Thought

There are few experiences that capture the romance of rail travel quite like the Eastern & Oriental Express. On its latest iteration, the Wild Malaysia journey, Belmond reimagines the golden age of slow travel with a four-day adventure that traverses rainforest-cloaked terrain, cultural capitals, and coastal towns. From the moment the forest-green train glides out of Singapore, guests are ushered into a different pace of life—one where brass finishes glint under soft lighting, where velvet upholstery invites pause, and where the landscapes beyond the carriage windows become meditative theatre. In this world of teak and time, there is nowhere to rush to. Continue reading →

Seoul City Guide: Michelin-Stars and Hidden Bars

Nicholas Ng
Where to Stay | Seoul City Guide | Food For Thought

Seoul, where ancient palaces overlook futuristic skyscrapers, offers a vibrant blend of tradition and modern luxury. The culinary landscape ranges from Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy to humble street stalls serving age-old recipes. Speakeasy bars and wine lounges thrive amid dynamic nightlife, marrying Korean ingredients with global mixology trends. Accommodations span century-old hospitality reborn in modern splendour to chic lifestyle hotels. This guide showcases authentic Seoul—highlighting local heritage, flavours, and design, steering clear of typical tourist traps, inviting discerning travellers to experience the city’s true essence. Continue reading →