Magic internet juice
To be fair, it's not really a secret, but also it's not something I've proselytized much. It' …
A quick lap of Copenhagen and Stockholm
Each of the three Scandinavian countries we visited still use their own currencies. 1 Euro converts to 10.80 Swedish Krona and 7.50 …
A trip to Scandinavia begins: Norway
In the Netherlands, most employees get a big cash infusion in May for government-mandated "vacation pay". This extra liquidity, combined with a …
What do I remember?
Gravel paths. Spectacular scenery. Numb hands. Mesh Intercom connected. Plenty of stroopkoeken. The most low ceilings I've ever encountered. And a huge …
My website is slower now
I've been living in the Netherlands for 4 years now. Time's really flown since 2021, and much has changed. But …
Vienna City (Half) Marathon 2025
Last year this race happened on the same day as the Nice half marathon, so I had to pick one or the other. So …
Map2Route and Happy 2025
Happy new year, happy new app! Today I'm sharing another new mini-app that solves a very niche problem: converting Google Maps directions …
New York City Marathon 2024
I won the lottery again. First in Tokyo and now in New York, I had the chance to run in two world major marathons …
Assorted personal tech mini-bites
Starting another software side project requires a combination of energy, time, and motivation that lately I haven't quite been able to muster …
Cotswolds, Bath, London
This post follows up the last two with the final 3 days of my bike vacation with Prudhvi. Admittedly it's coming almost …