Monthly Archives: July 2007

Grand Hyatt Dubai

The Travelling Gourmet is a celebrated Travel, Food & Wine Writer/Editor from AsiaMY name is Lim….Michael Lim. As The Travelling Gourmet I have scoured the world for the best in food, wine and gastronomy and I found all that and … Continue reading

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Delightful DUBAI – Diamond of Arabia

http://www.tripadvisor.fr/Hotel_Review-g295424-d306642-Reviews-or10-Grand_Hyatt_Dubai–   Ths link takes you to the top travel site where millions consult before going on vacation to exotic locales. read about The Travelling Gourmet’s comments on DUBI in the UAE, playground of the rich, influential and famous! Enjoy! M

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Radio Singapore International

http://www.rsi.sg/english/potluck/view/20051214170530/1/.html This link takes you to Radio Singaopre International’s excellent website where you can read The Travelling Gourmet’s comments about the cusine scene in sunny Singapore. Guten Appetit!

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FIQ – Questions to test your knowledge of food!

  What is YOUR FIQ?   1.Which food or beverage can sharpen your memory?  a) Vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, and Brussels sproutsb) Beef, such as steakc) Dairy foods, such as milk and yogurtd) Herbal tea 2.Which of the following … Continue reading

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The Travelling Gourmet’s exclusive interview with Connaisseur

http://www.vinul.ro/interviu_michael_lim.html Please go to this link for a look at my exclusive interview with Connaisseur, Romania’s most famous Food and Wine magazine (online edition). Connaisseur is helmed by Cezar Ioan, a colourful, exuberant and very knowledgeable personality whose love of … Continue reading

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Singapore’s 42nd National Day

On August 9th, sunny Singapore will celebrate its 42nd National Day. We may be small but we Singaporeans have big hearts and our independent republic is the "Switzerland of the EAST"  We are also Asia’s gastronomic capital. Happy Birthday Singapore! Maju-lah … Continue reading

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The Travelling Gourmet & Radio Singapore International

http://www.rsi.sg/english/potluck/view/20041222162645/1/.html    Singapore’s answer to the BBC – Radio Singapore International broadcasts worldwide so ANYONE, ANYWHERE in the world who has a computer and internet connection can tune in to RSI ANYTIME!   Check out this link please to see … Continue reading

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The Diamond on the Ringstrasse

Hilton Vienna PlazaThe Diamond on the Ringstrasse!July 2, 2007 http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g190454-d227145-r8040534-Hilton_Vienna_Plaza-Vienna.html Traveler rating:  Vienna: Hilton Vienna Plaza: "The Diamond on theRingstrasse!"TheTravellingGourmet  Jul 2, 2007  My experience with this property took place in:June, 2007Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? … Continue reading

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Which country is Champagne in?

Today I encountered a lady who when conversing about Champagne, asked me wide eyed, “Which country is champagne in?” Her male colleague answered with a smirk a la Bruce Willis the Hollywood “Die hard” star, “France!” Yes, a lot of … Continue reading

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A Poem for all Time

Who Dares Wins!   The man who decides what he wants to achieve   and works hard till his dreams all come true,   The man who will alter his course   when he must bravely begin something new,   … Continue reading

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