Monthly Archives: December 2019

Favorite things, day 1: podcasts

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

Podcasts make me smarter. It’s that simple. There is so much great information from so many smart people out there, on any topic you can think of. My favorite podcasts are from experts who know what they’re talking about. Even … Continue reading →

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Rakesh’s travel secrets for your holiday travels

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

Having flown more than two million miles, including more than 45,000 in the past month, Over the years, I’ve developed strategies for coping with the hassles of air travel. I hope you don’t need any of them on your holiday … Continue reading →

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Favorite things, day 2: credit cards

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

There are many reasons I love credit cards. As a payments nerd, I marvel that I can be on the far side of the world, tap a card and walk away with things I want. As a marketing nerd, I … Continue reading →

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Favorite things, day 3: Hawaii

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

(All photos taken by me; message me for licensing.) Sun, sand, beach, surf, ancient cultures, outdoors — there’s so much to love about Hawaii. An archipelago of 8 primary islands, it offers a great break far away from most things. … Continue reading →

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TiVo remains king of TV

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

Twenty years into the existence of the DVR, there is still no substitute for the company that (almost) started it all: TiVo. The company, whose name is synonymous with the digital video recorder, continues to create the best of them … Continue reading →

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Favorite things, day 5: Alaska Airlines

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

What’s not to like about an airline that more or less runs like the good old days of air travel? Courteous staff, clean planes, great terminal facilities at San Francisco and Seattle, where I travel the most. Their social media … Continue reading →

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Favorite things, day 6: First Republic

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

I had somehow left my card in Hong Kong and was on my way to Zimbabwe. ATMs are common, but few businesses take credit cards. So I needed cash. I emailed by banker and she offered a couple of options. … Continue reading →

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Favorite hotels from around the world

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Rakesh Agrawal

Here’s a list of my favorites. St Regis Vommuli Resort This is in a class by itself. St Regis New York St Regis Princeville, Kauai (now the Princeville Resort) St Regis Dubai (now the LXR Habtoor Palace) St Regis Deer … Continue reading →

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