Mimi Kakushi

Mimi Kakushi

Lunch at Mimi Kakushi’s is the best I have ever had.

Some meals are memorable for different reasons. It might be the atmosphere, the service, view, a particular ingredient or indeed an entire dish that stands out. Mimi Kakushi brings all of these elements together to provide a very, very memorable meal for all the right reasons.… Read the rest

Expo 2020: Japan

Expo 2020: Japan

Japan has a long, profound history and a distinctive culture. It is a land of ancient landscapes and traditions as well as the home of anime and some of the world’s most cutting edge technology. No wonder the Japan pavilion at Expo 2020 is attracting people from across the world, just the same as the country does.… Read the rest

Camel Racing: Triumph on the Track

Camel Races

Well after the city skyline has melted into desert sands, we encounter the Dubai Camel Racing Club which showcases the Emirati tradition of camel racing.

Like horse racing, this sport is the passion of sheikhs (kings), locals and the community alike and has been integral to the region’s traditions for centuries.… Read the rest

Al Seef District: Old Dubai

Al Seef District: Old Dubai

Al Seef Historic District, located in old Dubai is in fact, rather new. Sitting adjacent to Al Fahidi, another historic area of the city, Al Seef hugs 1.8km of Dubai Creek’s shoreline. The 2.5m square foot Meraas development was launched late in 2017.… Read the rest

Dubai Frame

Dubai Frame

The Dubai Frame. Never has the New World had such a pensive representation of the passing of time from the Old World.

This 150m high architectural landmark, located in Zabeel Park, has been described as “the biggest picture frame on the planet”, framing (from the right vantage point) the view from old town to new (and vice versa).… Read the rest

Etihad Museum

Etihad Museum

The Etihad Museum, containing the site of the historic Union House, is located in Jumeirah 1, Dubai. On a day out to discover more about the history of the UAE, we arrive at the museum to witness the futuristic interpretation of a building that preserves and displays the nation’s heritage.… Read the rest

Expo 2020: UAE, Egypt and the USA

UAE Pavillion

Exploring Expo 2020 is like discovering another world. A world filled with innovation, education, peace, harmony, delight and wonder. A place to discover possibilities for sustainability, mobility and opportunity. The best of us and our world in one place.… Read the rest

Expo 2020: China, Opportunity and Mobility

Exploring Expo 2020 is like discovering another world. A world filled with innovation, education, peace, harmony, delight and wonder. A place to discover possibilities for sustainability, mobility and opportunity. The best of us and our world in one place.

China

China

Today we make a beeline for the China pavilion, one of the facades that can be recognised as visually linked to its country.… Read the rest

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

I didn’t really intend to be mountain biking. I am here by chance, a series of unforeseen events and I thought ‘why not?’, Now I am thinking ‘why?’, it’s written all over my face.

After driving from Canberra to Thredbo, Jason patiently sorting out logistics, we are in Thredbo at the top of the Thredbo Valley Track.… Read the rest