dippolds.github.io/A minimal, responsive and feature-rich Jekyll theme for technical writing. 2026-06-06T17:32:23+00:00 Sean Dippold dippolds.github.io/ Jekyll © 2026 Sean Dippold /assets/img/favicons/favicon.ico /assets/img/favicons/favicon-96x96.png 2026-04-03T13:39:07+00:00 2026-04-03T13:39:07+00:00 dippolds.github.io/2026/04/03/upi-in-india-for-tourists-2026/ Sean Dippold

UPI is probably the most used method to pay in India. UPI QR codes are everywhere even with the smallest of merchants. Cash and credit cards are getting rare. It is a pretty cool system as there are very small fees and money is instantly moved from Account to Account (A2A). India UPI historically made it pretty difficult for people without an Indian bank account and India phone number to get U...

2026-01-31T13:19:57+00:00 2026-06-06T17:31:48+00:00 dippolds.github.io/2026/01/31/japan-and-singapore-in-2012/ Sean Dippold

This is an old video from 2012 and reflections on what to recommend in Tokyo and Kyoto. Tokyo suggestions Key Fish Markets in Tokyo Tsukiji Outer Market: Known for its bustling,, old-school atmosphere, this market remains the go-to destination for street food, including fresh sea urchin, oyster, and tamagoyaki (omelet). It is open daily except for Sundays and some Wednesdays. Toyosu Market: O...

2026-01-18T18:32:27+00:00 2026-01-18T18:32:27+00:00 dippolds.github.io/posts/movie-recommendations-tools/ Sean Dippold

In recent years I have relied on JustWatch to quickly see ratings and where to watch a movie. I used to use MovieLens (run by a university), and after trying it again I found it to be a much better predictor of movies I will actually enjoy. Key Requirement MovieLens.org JustWatch Metacritic IMDb Personalized movie ratings Excel...

2025-11-02T18:46:36+00:00 2025-11-02T18:46:36+00:00 dippolds.github.io/2025/11/02/easy-homemade-baguettes/ Sean Dippold

5-6 minutes of total work. Makes 4 loaves Recipe part 1 -Dough 10 hours before baking Weigh 950 grams of bread flour - Bob’s Red Mill Artisan Bread Flour 2 teaspoons (16 grams) of salt (like La Baleine fine although any non-iodized salt works) mixed in. 3/4 teaspoon (2 grams) of yeast (like Fleishmann’s) mix in last 730 ml of water at room temperature. Note this weighs 730 grams. Mix until...

2025-07-08T21:29:54+00:00 2025-07-08T21:29:54+00:00 dippolds.github.io/2025/07/08/recommend-activities-in-new-york-city-2025/ Sean Dippold

Use this link with Google Maps. Includes flagged sites with notes https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSrCaqqkpBLr3irZA?g_st=i Apps Google maps to get around walking or public transportation Setup Apple or Google Wallet to tap to pay for Subway or Bus TodayTix for shows Museums Favorites in order Metropolitan Museum of Art a/k/a The Met - www.metmuseum.org - 5th Avenue and E. 84th St. Th...