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Return of Stranded Australians

By all indications the return of stranded Australians around the World will begin. Not the small number of facilitated flights over many months...

Camera grab bag

The camera grab bag that we need is something we thought about but never got down to doing it. We all have been there. Hopefully this will help guide...

The Enchanting Adelaide Hills

When you first move to Adelaide you will come to know about the enchanting Adelaide Hills. Really quick. Maybe not the enchanting part at first but...

Finding Australia’s dark kitchens

Following my post on Dark or Ghost Kitchens in May 2021, I thought a follow-up post covering Australia would be appropriate. There has been lots of...

Duck confit, France’s finest dish

Duck confit, France’s finest dish for sure. Besides the taste and rather unique texture it has so many elements going for it. The preparation...

DJI Osmo Action, a palm sized camera

The DJI Osmo action camera came out much better than I thought. It was the first action camera from the company but it did not have the reputation or...

Are Gig Economy Executives a thing yet?

Are gig economy executives a thing yet, is the question on the minds of some observers. My guess with trends indicating more of the workforce entering...

Moving to Adelaide with confidence

Is moving to Adelaide an option? Pros and cons of moving to Adelaide – Quick Jump Well it was not the case for the family more than 20 over...

Jamaican Curry Goat at it’s best

There is always something great about travel and visiting places. Something to see and discover. Occasionally something unexpected comes about...

Road bike frames, myths and reality

Road bike frames have come a long way. But are they what they are made out to be in cycling media and by bike manufacturers? Let’s find out...

A Remote Working City, Adelaide

If ever there is a location that would make for an attractive remote working city, Adelaide has to be one. It has many of the key attributes to make...

UK to Adelaide, a Kookaburra’s story

I came across a UK YouTuber whose journey of discovery and change began in Adelaide. “The UK to Adelaide, a Kookaburra’s story” I...

Touring on a Bike

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 YouTube. Too many commitments I suppose. Career and...

The Zapp model

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 attempt to come from a different direction. Founded...

The WhatsApp paradigm

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 we use daily. But is it just one of many? The...

South Australian Succulent Oysters

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 answer to an innocuous question. So here is the...

Sam Chui – Avgeek

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 to this. It is a mix of social media, air...

Ultrafast grocery

Just when you thought the gig economy evolving has slowed down, out comes ultrafast grocery deliveries. Grocery delivered in 10 to 20 minutes time. Just to be clear this is not your normal online...

Compact camera handling

Hopefully the compact camera handling post helps those who want the best from their equipment. Many of these essential tips were painfully learned. It is tough to head back home to see lovely photo...

Lemon lime and bitters

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. Something I had not expected when I first tried it. There...