The sad state of eBook Formats

I’m an avid ebook reader. I’ve been reading ebooks on a variety of devices right from 2004 when I got my first Palm Tungsten T. Since then I’ve had an O2 XDA IIs and finally, an iPod Touch. It’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve given up physical books completely and ever . . . → Read More: The sad state of eBook Formats

Impressions of "The Gambler" by Dostoevsky

Just finished reading Dostoevsky’s “The Gambler”. What a mad book! You can feel the emotions of gambling in your very head. Providence save me from such an addiction.

Once again, Dostoevsky astonishes me with his writing. Apart from the work itself, I’m constantly surprised by his depiction of Russian society. . . . → Read More: Impressions of "The Gambler" by Dostoevsky

Cruise Gratuities and tipping

Before we came to the US, a friend of mine warned us that America was a country of tips. He said that you were more than just expected to tip people who served you – they almost demanded it. Now I’m a guy who hardly ever tips. Sometimes I leave a few coins on . . . → Read More: Cruise Gratuities and tipping