The Blog
An unique collection of personal stories, thoughts, moments and ideas.
•codingAI Coding Journey: What Works for Me in 2026After a year of experimenting with AI coding tools, I've found a workflow that actually delivers. Here's what works for me—from tool selection to testing strategies to knowing when to trust the output.
•personal journalA short look back on year 2025A short look back on the year 2025, taking a minute to reflect on progress, experiences, and achievements.
•photo storySomerset, Exmoor and CornwallOn the last sunny weekend of August I had a chance to go for a short break and visit some places in Somerset, Exmoor National Park and Cornwall. This story shares some of the highlights from this trip.
•ReviewsFor those who come after - A review of Expedition 33I usually don't write game reviews, as I don't feel very qualified to do so, but this one deserves it. It's one of the best games I've played in a long time.
•running logTCS London Marathon 2025Yesterday I ran the 2025 London Marathon. This is my short summary of the event.
•running logMarch 2025 marathon training updateThird month of training for 2025 London Marathon is finished. Here are some updates from this time
•running logFebruary 2025 training updateMy second month in training for 2025 London Marathon is completed. Here are some highlights and thoughts from last month.
•developmentA simple guide on how to use Astro with KeystaticKeystatic is an capable yet relatively simple content management system that nicely integrates with Astro, my favourite static site generator / web framework. This guide will show you how to get started with Astro and Keystatic.
•running logJanuary 2025 training updateAn update on how the training for the London Marathon is going after, now that January is over and I'm almost at ⅓ of the training plan.
•personal journalQuick recap of the year 2024A quick recap of the year 2024, highlighting some of the personal and professional achievements, travel experiences, photography and running.
•personal journalMinor October updateA small update with few reflections and photos from the past month.
•developmentDownloading files in Remix with useFetcher hookHandling file downloads is a common requirement in web apps, whether it’s for exporting data as CSVs or generating PDF reports. Recently, I developed a feature that enables users to download files after specific interactions, like clicking a button to generate a report. In this article, I’ll explore practical approaches to implementing file downloads in Remix.
•personal journalSummer updateIts been a while since I posted some personal updates. We're in the middle of summer, so I thought it would be a good time to share some of what's been going on lately.
•developmentHow to build a simple photo gallery with AstroI recently added a photo gallery to my site, and Astro is a perfect tool for this task. In this article, I'll show you how to build a photo gallery in a few simple steps.
•photo storyDark skies of TenerifeIn my last trip to Tenerife, I've spent a few nights capturing the night sky. I promised in my previos story that I'll share more photos from that night, so here they are.
•photo storyHighlights from a visit to TenerifeLast year in December, I had a chance to travel to Tenerife for about a week. It's my 3rd visit to this place, and I still find this place fascinating. I had no particular plans for this trip, so I just went with the flow and explored the island.
•personal journalThis blog is moving to Astro!For the last 4 years, Gatsby has been the engine behind this blog. But from today onwards, you're browsing a page built with Astro, a web framework that powers fast content sites. Here's why I decided to move away from Gatsby and what I like about Astro.
•photo storyA summer trip to Windermere, Lake DistrictEarlier in August, I had the pleasure of spending a week-long vacation in Windermere. With group of friends we've enjoyed time off, exploring this area of Lake District. It was a relaxing break and an opportunity to visit some new places.
•photo storyPeak District HighlightsWhile organising my photos library, I found some photos from a trip to Peak District I did some time ago last year. I realised I never published them, and since I immensely enjoyed the views there, I hope you may too.
•travel guide7 things to see on The Seven Sisters WalkThe Seven Sisters Walk in Sussex is one of the most picturesque ones you can find near London. It stretches from Seaford to Eastbourne, traversing a spectacular coastal path that offers magnificent views of the chalk sea cliffs on the English Channel coast.
•photo storyA Trip to Cheddar GorgeA week ago, with a group of hiking friends, we went for a short getaway to Cheddar Gorge. This photo story is a record from a delightful weekend we spent there, visiting the gorge and some areas around.
•photo storyDorset and DevonEarlier this month, I had the opportunity to spend a few days travelling around the southwest of England. I'd been awaiting this trip for quite some time, as it was the first getaway for this season.
•photo storyWendover Woods HikeLast weekend, Sunday, I strolled on yet another casual hike hosted by the Outdooraholics group. Wandering through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offered an experience of surrounding woodlands and some great, panoramic views from the hills.
•photo storyHighlights from IndiaI recently had the opportunity to visit India for two weeks in October. It was my first time travelling to Asia. I didn't know what to expect, but I was excited to explore a new country, experience new things and visit new places.