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I guess it’s right for me to use the “tis the season” every time there’s a KubeCon. From not knowing even a bit about Kubernetes and cloud native tech a few years ago to attending and speaking at KubeCon off late, things have been very merry on the work front, …

After spending the morning wandering through the historic Dubai souks, with their intoxicating aromas and vibrant atmosphere, my appetite was primed for something special. That’s when we decided to elevate our culinary adventure by visiting Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant—my first-ever Michelin star dining experience, and surprisingly, one that wouldn’t break …

Continuing with the Dubai blog posts (while I prepare for my next travel adventure), it’s time to take a detour from the Museum of The Future, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Souks and the Global Village and move the attention to another engineering marvel – The View at Palm Jumeirah. Imagine standing …

Wow, I can’t believe this is the 1500th post on the blog! What a massive milestone this is. When I started back in 2014, I never imagined I’d be sitting here a decade later, having shared 1500 different stories, experiences, and adventures with you all. It’s been quite the journey! …

Exploring the Dubai Souks was one of the highlights of our first international family trip. On the one hand, we have modern engineering marvels like Burj Khalifa; on the other, traditional souks still have ancient charms. While the souks gave us a taste of old Dubai, Global Village opened up …

Shopping in Dubai’s souks is like stepping into a different era—one that feels worlds apart from the futuristic skyline I wrote about in my last post on the Burj Khalifa. I had watched a lot of videos of Dubai Souks and got to very briefly experience one during my layover …

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, first took my breath away in November 2023. During my first-ever international trip to KubeCon Chicago, I turned what should have been a boring Dubai layover into an adventure by squeezing in a quick visit to the top. Forgetting my iPad in my flight …

November 2, 2023, was when I embarked on my first international trip to Chicago to attend KubeCon. It was a special moment, but I never knew how things would change after that. From exploring New York on this trip, I got an opportunity a few months later to visit Paris …

Back in 2020, when COVID-19 hit and lockdowns became our reality, I decided to take control of my health. I have always been on the heavier side since school. Hence, I had to take care of things, and working from home meant I had more time. What started as a …

I still remember that a decade ago, when I was in Bangalore, I saw an ad for Samsung Star, my first touchscreen phone. I headed to a mobile store a few days later and got that phone.  At that time, it was one of the newer touch phones with resistive …