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Korea’s Babymonster & our Gen Z

Babymonster and Gen Z are going to make waves soon. Not for everyone but certainly for Gen Z across the World. For many of us it would not be...

Plant 4 Bowden a surprise

Plant 4 Bowden was a surprise. Concept, content wise and refreshing. I was not aware that it was an open plan concept with a range of eateries and...

Gig Hustle Adelaide

I am sure many have wondered if a gig hustle is worth it? There is time on your hands, maybe a need to supplement your income and you are keen to give...

Insta360 x3 which they said could not be done

Insta360 x3 is an incredible camera. Its app cum editing software on the smartphone is just as impressive. No need for desktop editing for most stuff...

Rundle Mall like no other

The first time I walked from one end of Rundle Mall to the other it was unexpectedly short. 528m in length. A steady 10 minutes walk. And it was...

Food Japan nuances to notice

Food Japan nuances is a follow-up of my main post on Food Culture Japan. This was done last month and a quick follow-up post. It more about nuances of...

Gig Economy, a look-back

The Gig Economy look-back is an attempt to see the transformation, expected and unexpected since my very first post on this subject. The first post on...

Knowing Food Culture Japan

Food culture Japan has to be a brand in it own right. The Japanese have carved out a history and clear identity on how food are prepared, presented...

Side Hustles for anyone

Side hustles have been with us for quite awhile. In recent years however, they have become even more popular especially in developed countries. So...

Adelaide’s International Students

When we first moved to the city, Adelaide’s international students were already prominent by their presence. This was more than 20 years ago. Not in...

California’s Proposition 22

Proposition 22 was passed in November 2020 with 59% of California voters casting in its favour. Its journey is interesting and novel and its all about...

Evolving cafe culture

I wonder if many recall what cafe culture and food looked liked in the distant past? The word “cafe”is of French origin meaning coffee house. It also...

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 the country. When I...

Tik Tok a blazing star

Tik Tok a blazing star. Who would have thought it when it was first launched in 2017. Or for the next 2 years. It had the usual start which many app developers go thru. What their app is expected to...

Street food everywhere

Street food the way it appeals to society has changed. It did not appeal to all of society then, it did not make the food content media. Nobody did food reviews of street food vendors in a big way...

Adelaide in 2023

Adelaide in 2023 post is a series of pictures that showcases what the city looked like in 2023. Nothing profound, just glimpses. Food does take centre stage as more people dine outside sampling...

Travel food, there is a difference

Travel food is just that, food consumed when you are travelling. Either out on vacation or on work travel and away from home. The dynamics can be substantial if you are travelling overseas. There are...

Hybrid gig laws for Australia

The hybrid gig laws for Australia looks promising on all fronts. Recently announced by the Labor Government, there appears to be light at the end of this long tunnel. For gig or platform workers, the...

Travel trends of a new era

Travel trends can be fascinating subject to follow. Many take it as the means to an end – a holiday or work destination. The trend now is no longer arriving at an airport of another country...

Quaint Hahndorf

Hahndorf is a small German town in South Australia. It is about 28 kms or half an hour away from the city of Adelaide. Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Hahndorf is a peculiar topic as it can...