One of my favourite experiences visiting the United States is a coffee in a traditional diner, with the red vinyl bar stools, chequered floor, excellent service, and the bottomless cup of brewed coffee. However, it appears that the new trend in coffee is the pour-over coffee, that is, coffee poured…

I am witnessing a decline in people's general ability to be aware of their surroundings more so than ever, and I believe the smartphone may be partly to blame. Admittingly my observation skills have been honed from serving just shy of fifteen years as a Federal Agent. …

Growing your brand requires consistent positive exposure across various mediums and social media channels. It is essential to think outside the box and subtly promote yourself that, on its face, does not appear like self-promotion. One app most writers on Medium may be aware of is Unsplash which features a…

In 2012, I saw my friend in the United States, read dozens of books on her Kindle, and was amazed at how much she loved her device. I also recall some of the dinner party discussions we attended highlighting how sad it was for the bookstores in the local mall…

Ever since I captured the Manhattan Henge, also known as the Manhattan Solstice by chance, I have always tried to catch nature's winter and summer solstice events from wherever I live. The Manhattan Solstice is unique in that it is when the setting or rising sun aligns with the east-west…

Originally from Melbourne, I constantly get asked by friends who are travelling to Sydney about some places to visit. Living a minimalist lifestyle by choice on the harbour without a car has enabled me to see some of the best parts of Sydney on foot and here are my six…

Who agrees with me? For the non-coffee drinkers, what is your favourite first sip? I would love to hear your feedback in the comments section. I do not like the term addiction when it comes to coffee, but sadly, I feel I am addicted, as I love my coffee, yet…

Firstly, don't get me wrong, I wholly respect the role of service staff in the hospitality industry; I don't want to replace the vital role they play when I dine out at a restaurant or visit a cafe for a coffee. When you decide to dine out or enjoy a…

Starbucks was the visionary in the cafe market to provide free Wifi for its customers, and they have resisted the trend to charge its weekend and public holiday customers are surcharge. To further demonstrate how they are market leaders in bucking the trend, the booming global chain has recently dropped…