One of my most memorable trips in the United States is visiting Washington DC during the American Independence Day on 4th of July. National Mall From first impressions, the National Mall is a park-like structure within which most buildings of political importance are situated. It was really cool to see people having picnics, walking their…
I have been living in San Francisco Bay Area for a while and it has taken some for me to explore the region outside of well-known tourist locations. Here is a list of places I go to for finding solitude, tranquility and recharging my batteries. 1. Alviso Alviso is a marshland overlooking the bay. It…
The longer you live in a place, the lesser you know about it than tourists and travelers. This has been the case with me since for the past year, the only time I visit San Francisco is either for work-related conferences or showing out-of-town friends around to standard locations – including the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory….
The Brave New Workplace At the turn of this decade, a radical shift happened in corporate culture. Out went the official chain-of-command with seniority-preference, and in came the “chill” workplace, with a flat-structure and proactively driven innovation. The Wall Street aesthetic of suits, boots, a leather-satchel and Starbucks, are replaced with Silicon Valley hoodies, skateboards…
Introvert Solo Travel Ratings – Sensory Peace – – Quite peaceful with idle chatter from restaurant patrons sipping wine in the sun. This is on the banks of a quiet tributary of the Danube. Solo-Friendliness – – While most places seem like family sit-down restaurants, they are very accommodating towards everyone. Commute Friendly – –…
Solo Travel for Introverts Ratings Introduction to the Region We are the heart of Central Europe. The cities Vienna and Bratislava are on the opposite sides of the river Danube, and one bus stop away. The easiest way to get here from outside Europe is a flight to Vienna directly, or to Munich (in the…
Introduction The following 3 books give a greater perspective in making sense of our chaotic and rapidly shifting society. While all of the opinions here contains vast generalizations, it is sometimes better to step back and look at the generals for the larger picture instead of being overwhelmed by the specifics, and it’s important to…
Solo Travel for Introverts Ratings Sensory Peace – Super. Southern old towns are idyllic and embrace the slow life. Solo-Friendliness – Medium. Many folks who visit here are local and generally a part of traditional families. However, recently, a lot of single travelers and tour groups are increasingly taking center stage. Commute Friendly – Medium….
Solo Travel for Introverts Ratings – Sensory Peace – High. This is a very large park space in the middle of an otherwise crowded city. Solo-Friendliness – High. Commute Friendly – High. Ueno is a central junction where almost all trains and buses lead to. Predictability – Medium. Ueno park is filled with temples and…
Solo Travel for Introverts Ratings – Sensory Peace – High. This is a relatively quiet town outside tourist circles. Solo-Friendliness – High. There are small businesses happy to serve solo travelers in a relaxed atmosphere. Commute Friendly – Medium. There are trains and buses here, but one needs to book online. Predictability – Medium. There…