Aug 6, 2019
Formerly the manor of a French governor during colonial times, La Residence retains a stately grandeur befitting its 1930 build. Its original Art Deco design and furnishings include a stunning crimson bar, there’s a serene saltwater pool on the banks of the Perfume River, and all the staff are simply lovely. They can arrange a tasting menu of imperial cuisine at their in-house restaurant, Le Parfum.
Touring the south of Thailand on a vintage motorcycle is a chance for Duncan Forgan to get a true taste of the region and its limestone karsts, abandoned beaches and more than a plate or two of spicy food.
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