I met Women’s Health Malaysia’s editor, Sueann Chong during a visit to Kuala Lumpur, last year. We got to know each other over dinner at Ashley’s by Living Food in Bangsar. Even though we’d never met before, as soon as Sueann walked into the restaurant, I knew it was her. Chong is blessed with one…
Bio-Oil Specialist Skincare
Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and moisturises dry and ageing skin. It is one of my favourite products to travel with, particularly for keeping my skin hydrated on the plane. I also love using it on my body when travelling from cool climates to bikini destinations when the limbs…
Phi Phi Island Snorkelling: Sun, Sea and Famous Stretches of Sand
The morning was my favourite time of day during my stay in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. There was something magical about waking up in the heart of a village, nestled in nature. The aquamarine waters of the Andaman Sea were just footsteps from my bungalow and some of the world’s most famous beaches a short…
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort
I can still feel the gentle rocking of our boat as it inched across the turquoise shallows leading to Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort. Stepping on the wet sand, we were met by staff with smiles wide and welcoming. We sauntered up to sit in the reception area for check in with chilled pineapple…
Why We Have Fallen in Love with ClassPass
Los Angeles is to the fit traveller what Florence is to the foodie; paradise found. LA is a town that is insatiably hungry for the latest trends in fitness, health, beauty and longevity and there are new studios constantly popping up to meet the demand. Cue ClassPass; your key to road testing each trend, without having to commit….
The NAKA Phuket
Seeing The NAKA Phuket for the first time takes your breath away. A collection of cantilevered villas hang from the mountainside. Each has a wrap-around glass front facade framing the 180-degree panorama at every angle. From the reception area on the hilltop, the valley floor begins to fall away, creating a sweeping slope from the…
Aleenta Phuket Resort and Spa
Far from the chaos and crowds that overwhelm Patong’s streets and stretches of sand, there’s a luxury hideaway and a place we went to for healing during our time in Phuket. Instead of following the tourist trail south when touching down on the island, we turned north to Phang Nga, just 20 minutes from the airport. It’s there…
The Nai Harn, Phuket
A gentle breeze washes over me. It’s a welcome reprieve from the heat of the midday sun. I sit reclined, peeking across a flower bed overflowing with fuschia bougainvillea, to the bay below. The colourful plants, yachts rocking in the crystalline water and the striking white building behind me spark memories of Greece. But I’m a long haul from the Aegean. Instead, it’s…
Ayara Kamala Boutique Resort on Millionaire’s Mile, Phuket
Ayara Kamala is nestled into the hillside of Phuket’s famous Millionaire’s Mile. The exclusive, boutique resort and spa became our luxury hideaway for a few days on the island’s picturesque west coast. From the moment we arrived at Ayara Kamala, we felt at home. The staff were friendly, the rooms and suites beautifully appointed and the view…
Thanyapura Sports Hotel, Phuket
If you were to dream up the ultimate sporting playground and transport it to an idyllic setting among the palms and rubber trees of Thailand, Thanyapura sports hotel Phuket should come pretty close to your vision. Thanyapura sports hotel Phuket is a 23-hectare athlete’s playground, catering to world-class competitors, weekend warriors, school children and everyone in between and it is…
Doctor Salad, Stockholm
After spending our days in Helsinki dodging raindrops we were spoilt with a few sunny days in Stockholm to explore. So we went online to research Stockholm’s Paleo, organic, healthy and clean eating destinations. We were shocked to find there weren’t a great number of choices, but thankfully we came across Doctor Salad. Andrew Mates After setting…
Fairmont Hotel, Singapore
From the moment we stepped into Fairmont Hotel Singapore’s very grand lobby, we felt welcome. We began to cross the luxuriously appointed foyer and we were swept up with an easy smile by a hostess who lead us directly to check in. Hotels of this size have the potential to leave guests feeling lost in the crowd….