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ConFig 2025
“The future won’t be designed by accident.” – Dylan Field, Co-Founder and CEO Figma This year, I had the opportunity to attend the biggest design conference of the year. Figma’s ConFig 2025! To say I was intimidated is an understatement, from the sheer scale and the buzz around the event I was definitely…
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The Quieter Side of California: A Weekend in the Woods
There’s something humbling about standing among giants. A few weekends month ago, I set out on a whirlwind road trip to Humboldt County, trading life in the city for towering redwoods and coastal fog. It wasn’t just about the destination, though — it was about the 1,000-mile journey, the quiet roads, the anticipation of glimpsing…
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Review: Air India Business Class on the A350 Hyderabad-Delhi
Recently had the chance to fly Air India’s new flagship aircraft, the A350-900 in business class, on a two hour flight between Hyderabad and Delhi. I thought I would share my thoughts on my experience and the new Air India in general. While it was a short flight, I definitely got the idea of what…
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Quick Review: Encalm Lounge Hyderabad Airport – Crowded, Unsanitary?
As an Air India business class passenger flying from Hyderabad to Delhi, I was given access to the Encalm Lounge at Hyderabad Airport, located on the domestic side of the terminal. The lounge is situated past security in the departures area, accessible via an escalator near the main food court. It is positioned on the…
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Review: The Brand NEW Leela Hyderabad
Background: Recently finished up a stay at the brand new Leela in Hyderabad. And I have to say that at present moment, it’s probably the best hotel in the city, outside of maybe the Taj Falaknuma Palace (which I have yet to try). Unfortunately it isn’t available on points just yet (Choice hotel points can…
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A Brief Review of United Polaris on UA’s Chicago-London Service
In recent times, I’ve taken the 9pm Chicago to London flight a few times in United Polaris and I thought I would comment on my experience. United offers an excellent hard product, featuring luxurious Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, a cooling gel pillow, and a large Saks Fifth Avenue pillow. The charging port is conveniently located,…
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United Polaris Lounge – Chicago O’Hare
The United Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located in Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C18. This central location provides convenient access for passengers traveling on United Airlines’ international flights. The lounge at O’Hare has been undergoing a major renovation and expansion project since September of this year, signaling United Airlines’ commitment…
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge LaGuardia
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) opened its doors on January 16, 2024 and is located in Terminal B, right next to the AMEX Centurion Lounge. It’s a standout feature of the newly transformed LGA, which has become one of the nicest airports in the U.S. The lounge operates daily from 4:30 a.m.…
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Review: The New York Edition, Anixi and more…..
I recently had the chance to use my Marriott annual free night certificate from the AMEX Brilliant Card, worth up to 85,000 points, before it expired at the start of December. My initial plan was to redeem it at the relatively new and luxurious St. Regis Chicago, but a last-minute decision turned it into a…
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Review: Residence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center
So as I mentioned in my previous post, I had some recent conferences to attend at the DC Convention Center and stayed at various hotels around the convention center. One of those happened to be the AC Hotel and the other was the Residence Inn. This was another short stay so take from this review…
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Quick Review: AC Hotel Washington DC -Convention Center
I spent a couple of nights in DC during recent times at Marriott Hotels. While these places hardly warrant a full review, they are still worth a mention and are certainly cheap and decent choices for a stay in the nation’s capital. The first of the hotels is the AC Hotel about a block down…
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Hunting for the Northern Lights in Minnesota
Two weeks ago, I embarked on an unexpected trip to the North Shore of Lake Superior and Duluth, Minnesota to chase the aurora borealis. It might seem like an odd destination to most, since Minnesota isn’t exactly known for northern lights sightings. I was in that same boat until I witnessed the aurora borealis firsthand…