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About thetravellinggourmet

As a renowned Travel, Food & Wine Writer he has travelled the world in a keen & indomitable pursuit of exotic delicacies & fine wines. His articles have been published in over 20 prestigious publications, both local & international. Dr. Lim has toured and trained in Wine Evaluation & Oenology in most of the world's top wine producing areas from France to Australia. The Travelling Gourmet says, "Gastronomy has no frontier. These are the gastronomic voyages of The Travelling Gourmet. My unending mission. To explore strange new cuisines, to seek out new wines and new culinary experiences, to boldly go where no gourmet has gone before...." Have pen, will travel. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any other information storage & retrieval system, without permission from Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet and/or MSN. Material may be works of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents may be true but may also be products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance whatsoever to actual person or persons, either dead or living, events, or locales may be entirely and purely coincidental and unintentional. No part of this website may be used to villify others or for criminal purposes. Interests: Travel, Food, Wines, Cooking, Wine Appreciation, Parachuting, Languages, Music, Reading, Swimming, Hunting, Ballet, Fencing, Archery, Anthropology and more... The Travelling Gourmet is a copyrighted trademark. All rights and photos reserved. No part may be reproduced without permission.

Dine like Dragons – Chinese New Year Prosperity Buffet

Story and photos by DR. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The Indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM goes to the Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre for a… MARVELLOUS culinary extravaganza in Window on the … Continue reading

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Superb Moments in Barcelona!

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Delightful Deepavalli on 12 November 2023

Story and photos by DR. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM goes to Tandoor in the Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre to savour… MOUTHWATERING morsels like juicy Kebabs … Continue reading

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Shangri-La Singapore’s Mooncakes for 2023

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM explores… MOONCAKES from Shangri-La Singapore for the Mid Autumn Festival 2023. The 15th Day of the 8th Lunar … Continue reading

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Asian Twist Express at Suntec City

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and Irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM tries the… MOUTHWATERING eclectic dishes at Asian Twist Express in Suntec City… 365 Food, led by passionate culinary … Continue reading

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SIA wins Best Airline Award

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM tells you about… MARVELLOUS Singapore Airlines, my favourite airline… SINGAPORE AIRLINES NAMED WORLDā€™S BEST AIRLINE IN 2023 SKYTRAX … Continue reading

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Hwa Kee Lemon Chicken Rice!

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM went to try and try… MOST flavoursome Hwa Kee Lemon Chicken Rice at the opening of their stall … Continue reading

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Gina’s Singaporean Vadai

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM goes to taste… MOUTHWATERING Vadai! Vadai is a South Indian savoury fried fritter akin to the American donut, … Continue reading

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Somersby NEW Passionfruit and Orange Cider

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM goes to taste… MOUTHWATERING Somersby cider at Somersby Wonderful Garden! Despite its typically English sounding name, Somersby is … Continue reading

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VINITALY in Verona, Italy 2023

Story and photos by Dr. MIchael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TMCopyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM tell you about the world’s biggest wine exhibition called Vintaly in romantic Verona. the city of Romeo and Juliet. … Continue reading

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