Travel
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The HUB Pickleball Club – Silicon Valley
If you’re a Pickleball fan and live in or travel to the Bay Area, The Hub in Campbell is a fantastic place to visit. The Hub is a well-maintained, gigantic, and awe-inspiring facility with 20 courts that cater to numerous patrons. Pickleball, a game invented in 1965 in Seattle, Washington, at the home of Joel Read more
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Musings of Thoreau, Concord and Walden Pond
While it may not be the hottest of places to visit, Concord and Walden Pond hold significant meaning for me. I first delved into the writings of Thoreau on ‘Civil Disobedience’ and ‘Walden’ when I was a young engineering student in the mid-1980s. It fascinated me that this American of the early 19th century was Read more
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Colorado Memoirs
As I’ve mentioned before, Denver, Colorado, holds a special place in my heart as it is the home of my second Alma Mater and my first Masters degree in the US. It was the 90s, and the Mile-High City I lived in for two years was a lot different from present-day Denver. Once again, I Read more
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A few days( and nights) in Houston , Texas : Part II
Here are some more highlights of our trip to Houston. Marfreless, River Oaks Shopping Center Concealed within the River Oaks Shopping Center is Marfreless, a speakeasy bar worth visiting in Houston. The ambiance and decor are impressive and on the upscale side. The menu lights up when opened, providing several great cocktail choices. The bartenders Read more
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A few days( and nights) in Houston , Texas: Part I
A wedding in the family took us to Houston, Texas, where we discovered some unique venues. Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam The auditorium at Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland was the site of the wedding. It almost felt like a stroke of luck to be at such a beautiful venue, a temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Read more
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Austin Revisited : Part III
Sixth Street with its bars and live music underlines Austin’s place as the live music capital of the world. Its unique bars give it a one-of-a-kind vibe. Having covered 6th street in detail earlier, I can only say, it is a place I can visit over and over again. Baby A’s We visited Baby A’s Read more
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