5 days in Koufonisia, Greece
Ano Koufonisi is a wonderful Greek Island in the Naxos region. What’s amazing about this island is how quiet and peaceful it is. Here are a few pictures from my brief visit.
Amha
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Celebrating in Turks & Caicos
We flew to Turks and Caicos (TCI) to celebrate a wedding and a birthday. The 5 day trip was great. Getting around TCI is a throwback to a different era of travel: no Uber-like services. You have to rent a car or setup an arraignment with a taxi. There are 2 main types of taxis:…
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Revisiting Cape Town
My second trip to Cape Town.
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Connected Cars: Android Auto and Implications for OEMs
I’ve recently been exploring mobile operating systems and their expanding ecosystems. Both iOS and Android now extend into cars through CarPlay and Android Auto. Vehicles that integrate these systems are often referred to as Connected Cars. The Connected Car space is compelling for several reasons: Anyway, here’s a collection of screenshots from the Android Auto emulator.…
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Closing out summer 2023 with a trip to the Queens Zoo
Goodbye Summer.
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Exploring color using the Homage to the Square
I recently read Josep Albers’ Homage to the Square, which is an influential project that helped teach the effect of colors. Much has been written about this project. My goal was to learn more about the interaction of color because my training primarily focused on Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction (with emphasis on systems thinking,…
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Long Weekend on Fire Island
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The day when New York looked like Mars
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Visiting Toronto for a conference I didn’t attend
I recently took a family trip to Toronto. While my partner attended a conference, I had the chance to explore the city with my toddler, and it was such a fun adventure! Toronto has so much to offer—tons of variety, delicious food, and, of course, the streetcars. I’m a huge fan of public transportation (especially…