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Ever thought of touring on a bike? I did think about it over the years. Usually triggered by an article or if I come across a bike touring vlog on...
The Zapp model started out different. And I am sure some wondered why. Its an interesting case study of a start-up and its novel operating model. An...
The WhatsApp paradigm is something we all take for granted. To most of us, it just another app and it serves a purpose. It is one of many things that...
I had to do a post on South Australian Oysters for no other reason than one given by a young international student studying in Adelaide. An unexpected...
Sam Chui is an Australian and an “avgeek”. In the parlance of the international community of aviation enthusiasts, an aviation geek. But there is more...
Just when you thought the gig economy evolving has slowed down, out comes ultrafast grocery deliveries. Grocery delivered in 10 to 20 minutes time...
Hopefully the compact camera handling post helps those who want the best from their equipment. Many of these essential tips were painfully learned. It...
Lemon lime and bitters, Australia’s national drink ? Well according to the ABC in 2018, it is indeed the case. It is indeed a pleasant drink...
There is no other physical phenomenon that comes close to the Australian Outback in a number of ways. It would not fall under the wonders of the World...
We heard of dark kitchens in the gig economy, so what are dark stores? Like the dark kitchens they are another creation of the gig economy, which is...
Bike computers and cycling apps have become a necessity for many cyclists. Cycling which began as a mode of transportation is now many things to many...
If you haven’t tried it you will by the end of the decade. The tofu or beancurd will eventually become a staple for many. Firstly it is highly...
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 the food culture that goes unnoticed. It helps...
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 the Gig Economy was on 17 December 2020. That’s...
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 and consumed. Food culture Japan is at a whole...
Side hustles have been with us for quite awhile. In recent years however, they have become even more popular especially in developed countries. So what are side hustles? In a nutshell it is a side...
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 the numbers that we see now but it was already...
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 the gig economy in the wider economy especially...
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 covers an eatery, a coffeeshop and a diner...
ChatGPT prototype was launched on 30 Nov 2022 by startup OpenAI. There was no fanfare but the industry was abuzz. I tried it a week later. I was blown away when I entered some queries. The responses...