
V-Strom won't start? Try this.
– A few things to look at if your DL650 won't start.
Markdown Notes is going offline
– After 7 years, Markdown Notes will disappear from the internet. Here's why, and what to do if you are affected.
Flying in Turkey during Coronavirus
– Important notes about flying, getting tested for COVID-19 and HES codes if you travel to or from Turkey.
Why Docker for Mac is making your website slow
– My website was painfully slow in Docker on my OS X machine, but really fast in production. I found why.
Python 3 urllib examples
– How to do basic things with urllib in Python 3.
Why I disabled comments on my websites
– In early 2020, I disabled comments on every website I run. Here is how and why I did it.
How to open a file in Preview or Finder from the Terminal
– A simple, easy way to launch file with the default application from your Mac's Terminal.
Using a MasterCard in Central Asia
– To my surprise, MasterCard isn't accepted everywhere in Central Asia. Here's why you might want to carry a Visa card with you.

Driving in Azerbaijan
– The ins and outs of driving in Azerbaijan: the paperwork you need, the road conditions, how to find fuel and more.

Driving in Armenia
– An overview of driving in Armenia: road conditions, requirements, fuel quality and scenic routes.