From the catbird seat of Adelaide, South Australia

Subtle - Bohemian - Esoteric

Wagamama food – a journey

Wagamama dishes are usual and unusual. That is the starting point of something that intrigued me for a long while. Japanese influences in Wagamama food looms large but it is not...

Food delivery in Adelaide

Adelaide, the city of churches and culinary delights has seen a vibrant transformation in its food culture over the years. From new fine dining restaurants and bustling cafes to...

Uber Australia agrees payout

Uber Australia agrees to AUD 272M settlement payout to Australian taxi and hire car drivers. This made the media on 18th March 2024 and came across quite unexpected. Uber has been...

Dubai Marina, a special place

Dubai Marina is an impressive skyline defining city, within the bigger city of Dubai. However not many are aware of it. It has been overshadowed by its parent in World media, Gulf...

Convenience store or not ?

I walked into a store thinking it was the usual convenience store. It was not. It was different. This was in Dubai during a recent visit in early 2024. . In my mind convenience...

Adelaide’s East End – food and drinks

Adelaide’s East End is interesting and different. To me it’s unfinished, with plenty of opportunities. Its requires a kick start of some sort to realise its full potential. I...

Closing the loop bill

“Closing the loop bill” or more accurately “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill ” received royal assent on 24th February 2024. It was part 2 of a 2 part bill...

Doha’s Souq Waqif

Doha’s Souq Waqif is exceptional in so many ways. I have been to city souqs in the UAE and Oman but this was something else. It was bigger than other city souks and for the size of...