Category: Technology

As I sat with local farmers in Costa Rica, I realized that how is blockchain technology used outside of cryptocurrency is a question that sparks both curiosity and skepticism. I’ve seen firsthand how this technology is being used in innovative ways, such as tracking sustainable farming practices and ensuring fair prices for goods. It’s a […]

Ever found yourself staring at your bank statement post-vacation, wondering if you were possessed by a financially reckless spirit? Been there, done that, got the maxed-out credit card to prove it. It’s a tale as old as travel itself: you plan for serene beaches and scenic hikes, but end up hemorrhaging money on airport lattes […]

I remember the day I realized my phone’s camera roll was a graveyard of poorly-lit photos. Each shot a testament to my inability to capture anything remotely Instagram-worthy. It was then I faced the truth—my photos needed more than just a quick crop or a half-hearted swipe of a filter. They needed a resurrection. Enter […]

I once found myself in the chaotic labyrinth of Charles de Gaulle airport, clutching a crumpled paper itinerary like a relic from the pre-digital age. It was a scene straight out of a comedy—except I wasn’t laughing. Between trying to decipher my own handwriting and the panic of a missed connection, I realized that my […]

I once found myself in a Parisian hostel that had all the charm of a prison cell. The room was dimly lit, the mattress felt like it was stuffed with gravel, and the suspicious stains on the wall were the least of my worries. This was the result of a frantic, last-minute booking made on […]

Once upon a misguided trip to Paris, I found myself confidently asking a street vendor for directions to the Eiffel Tower. Somehow, my fractured French translated into a request for a “tower of cheeses,” and while the vendor’s laughter echoed through the cobblestone streets, I stood there red-faced, clutching a map and a newfound appreciation […]

Ever find yourself on a desolate country road, squinting at your phone like it’s a stubborn oracle refusing to spill its secrets? That was me last summer, somewhere between “you should’ve turned left” and “are we even on the map anymore?” My trusty navigation app, allegedly capable of working offline, had decided it was time […]

Ever tried explaining cloud migration to your parents? I have, and let me tell you, it ranks right up there with trying to teach a cat to fetch. They nod along, but you can see the disbelief in their eyes, like you’re selling them snake oil instead of server solutions. And honestly, I can’t blame […]

I’ve spent more hours than I’d care to admit staring at my screen, trying to outsmart airlines that seem to have PhDs in wallet-draining. Once, in a fit of desperation, I booked a flight that included a 12-hour layover in an airport where the only edible option was a vending machine burrito. And no, it […]

I’ve learned the hard way that working from home is just another phrase for “constantly hunting for that one pen that actually writes.” Let me tell you, nothing makes you question your life choices more than realizing your so-called ergonomic chair is just a fancy name for a medieval torture device. My first year of […]