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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.

Lanzhou Hand-pulled Noodles from NUODLE

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM tells you about… MARVELLOUS hand-pulled wheat noodles with Beef from NUODLE! These noodles were enjoyed 2,200 years ago … Continue reading

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Magical MONK FRUIT!

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM sheds light on the… MAGICAL Monk fruit. Named after the monks who first cultivated it, this fruit is … Continue reading

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Poem to Man’s best friend

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The intrepid and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM writes a… MOST heartfelt poem to Man’s best friend. The Noble Dog is Man’s best friend Loyal, loving, … Continue reading

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Splendid Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM jets to Sabah, the Land below the Wind to experience a… MARVELLOUS paradise in the Shangri-La Rasa Ria … Continue reading

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Jack’s Place launches Feasting Extravaganza Festive Menu!

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM All rights reserved copyright The indomitable, irrepressible and inspiring Travelling Gourmet TM tastes… MARVELLOUS Jack’s Place Festive treats like Signature Turkey and Beef Roasts andHoliday Toasts this year. As … Continue reading

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Kettle Gourmet launches Yumi Corn Snacks

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM tries new… MOUTHWATERING and ueber-crunchy Corn Snacks from Kettle Gourmet. Singapore-based F&B startup, The Kettle Gourmet has launched … Continue reading

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Champagne Heatwave

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM reveals that the harvest in Champagne, France has begun in August instead of September because of the… MOST … Continue reading

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Mooncakes are back for the Mid Autumn Festival!

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The intrepid and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM showcases marvellous… MOONCAKES from the Shangri-La Singapore! Long renowned for their superb mooncakes, this year Shangri-La is focussing … Continue reading

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Impossible Plant-based Meatloaf and Meatballs

Story and Photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM features plant-based Impossible… MEATLOAF and Meatballs! Impossible Foods and TungLok Group’s BellyGood have launched an all-new line-up ofĀ Heat … Continue reading

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Mazzo Italian Ristorante

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Traveling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Goumet TM features… MARVELLOUS Mazzo Italian Ristorante on trendy and lively Club Street. This cosy ristorante with a romantic ambience … Continue reading

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