I'm seated in the lavish bar car onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia. Decked out in polished wood, plush brocade upholstery and brass accents, the bar car exudes an irresistible old-world charm. Through the large windows, the dense foliage unfolds, offering passengers a panoramic view of the untamed wilderness outside.
It's day two of the Solaire Journey and I have about 10 minutes to go before my scheduled interview with Jean-Marc Gallot, CEO of Veuve Clicquot. I take advantage of this pocket of free time to take it all in with a glass of La Grande Dame 2015 in hand, of course. It's my first time on the legendary train, and as it chugs through the Malaysian rainforest, I find myself mesmerised by the soothing symphony composed of the engine's soft hum and rhythmic clattering of wheels on the tracks.
The afternoon sun begins to set, and the bar car is bathed in a gentle, warm glow, bringing to life that magical quality of the Eastern & Oriental Express that once existed only in my imagination.
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MAKING THE JUMP
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QUANTUM LEAP
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ONE FOR THE FANS
To kick off its 270th anniversary celebrations, Vacheron Constantin releases a re-edition enthusiasts have been waiting almost half a century for.
COME RAIN OR SHINE
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SEEING STARS
The new crop of celebrities fronting fashion houses.
ALFA MAX
Alfa Romeo's Stelvio may be getting on in years, but in its ultimate Quadrifoglio form it's probably the most engaging SUV money can buy.
Above and Beyond
Tom Ford's new flagship boutique at Paragon elevates the shopping experience by offering a full suite of services for the first time.
Brownie Points
From the brown eye makeup look to chocolate lips and even a coffee-scented fragrance, these five beauty must-haves celebrate the Pantone colour of the year: Mocha Mousse.
Slow Motion
Luxury rail travel is on the rise and with it, a wave of grand new journeys that are taking travellers to unique destinations. Here are the best ways to ride the trend.
A SLICE OF ZEITGEIST
The New Bahru lifestyle enclave has been transformed into an outdoor gallery documenting the Singapore experience.
