Monthly Archives: October 2008

Quarrelsome And Nasty Till Arrival Safely (you hope)

Posted on October 11, 2008 by thetravellinggourmet

11, October 2008   MY experience as frequent flyer all over the world has convinced me that QANTAS, as well as Garuda and Air France are the world’s worst airlines. The latest incident this week concerning a Qantas A330-300 QF72 from Singapore … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Food at 39,000 feet ASL

Posted on October 4, 2008 by thetravellinggourmet

MANY airlines have business and first class sections but one of the best is undoubtedly Emirates. Recently, flying to Europe, I savoured and relished Business Class food and super sevice on their A330 and Boeing 777 jetliners at 39,000 feet … Continue reading →

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Special Report from The Travelling Gourmet in the pre-Alpi of Italy

Posted on October 4, 2008 by thetravellinggourmet

The Travelling Gourmet’s Special Report from sunny Italy in the pre-Alpi before the mighty Dolomites. In Rolle, population 70, the 2nd Charme Sommelier Concorso added Hollywood razzamatazz to Relais Duca di Dolle……   MERRY making and much wine and good … Continue reading →

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