Thursday, December 29, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Top 11 Honeymoon Destinations
After all the excitement from the
wedding ceremony, the couple settles down to the next important thing
as lifelong partners: the Honeymoon. The couple would have to decide where to spend their honeymoon
and make it beautiful and memorable as much as possible. While
planning, you must first know where both of you want to go and what kind
of places you think would serve as your honeymoon paradise.
There are a lot of places around the world you can choose from like
being near the beaches or on high places near forests or gardens.
The Ten Awesome Places to Visit in your Lifetime
Not
all of us have the luxury to visit places far and wide in our lifetime
that is why some of us would create a list of places we would love to go
before our time is up. We may get to see some of these places but it
doesn’t stop us from dreaming of visiting St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
or riding our bicycles on the long stretch of the Great Wall of China.
Now that there are online search sites, like Odusee, that provide the cheapest airline tickets to anywhere, it is now possible to visit the most beautiful places on Earth without a hassle.
Source: tmtravelblog.com
If
you haven’t made a list, it’s time to make one now! There are places
that are blessed with picturesque sceneries, awe-inspiring
architectures, and romantic charm. Whatever our reasons to go to places
we never visited before, one reason is fulfilling it in the first place.
Here are the top 10 places to visit in our lifetime:
1. Stonehenge (Wiltshire, England)
Source: carrieandjonathan.com
These
prehistoric monoliths stand proud in the English countryside as a
reminder of our ancient ancestors. Since it is one of the awesome places in the world,
there is no denying that it is constantly flooded by tourists and
locals alike. What makes this landmark a tourist favourite? Well, it’s
all about the mystery behind its construction and purpose.
2. Reykjavik (Iceland)
Source: panoramio.com
In
a land where fire meets ice, Reykjavik is one unique place to visit
because you will be treated with a charming, sleepy town atmosphere and
breathtaking natural sceneries of glaciers, rugged mountains, and
volcanic landscape. Even though Iceland is far from mainland Europe,
it’s not a boring place to be because you will enjoy their local culture
and fun nightlife.
3. St. Peter’s Basilica (Rome, Italy)
Source: brodyaga.ru
When
you visit Italy, you will realise that it blends the best of both
modern and traditional. The Eternal City is like a large museum come to
life because every building and places you go are products of a long
proud history. One of the attractions that stand out is the St. Peter’s
Basilica, which is one of the many awesome places to visit
in Rome. Your trip would be incomplete without checking the artworks,
sculptures, and the grandeur of the large church that was built as the
seat of the Papacy.
4. Golden Pavilion (Kyoto, Japan)
Source: frankandmeg.com
Also
known sa Kinkakuji, this ancient wooden structure resembles as a
gigantic jewelry box. Located in the old Japanese capital, the Golden
Pavilion once served as a palatial retreat for the shogun. It also
contains a Buddhist prayer hall, Zen temple, lots of sliding doors and
bell-shaped windows, and serene ponds and gardens. Another interesting
area near the tourist attraction is the bamboo forest noted for its long
line of bamboo covering all around you as if you’re in a classic
samurai movie. If you want to relax your mind and meditate then visiting
the Golden Pavilion is the perfect choice.
5. The Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA)
Source: saddlebrooketimes.com
If you have affection for perilous heights then you might as well visit one of the most recognizable natural tourist spots to see
in the United States – the Grand Canyon. From any angle and vantage
point, the great expanse of this canyon will always make you wonder with
awe. As you hike from the lowest point to the highest summit, you will
notice that the flora and fauna changes. You photographs of your visit
will become indelible memories that will last for a lifetime.
6. Taj Mahal (New Delhi, India)
Source: scarletantenna.com
Considered
to be the most beautiful monument built by an emperor for his wife who
died from childbirth, the Taj Mahal is one marvelous mausoleum that is
flocked by millions of tourists every year. It would be a dream place to
visit as you appreciate its reflecting pool, amazing onion domes,
exquisite architecture, and intricate design patterns.
7. The Great Wall (China)
Source: tourismintheword.blogspot.com
Who
wouldn’t want to miss going to the Great Wall of China? The wall is an
enduring legacy of the long and illustrious history of China. The entire
length and the magnitude of the structure remains an enigma that defies
human imagination. With numerous places you must see in your entire lifetime, there is no way that you should miss the Great Wall.
8. Fallingwater (Pennsylvania, USA)
Source: tech2010.wikispaces.com
Ever
been to an ultra-modern house of the great architect Frank Lloyd
Wright? Once you visit that mountain retreat house then you will see how
Wright mimics the beauty of nature with waterfalls and concrete
terraces that rise above the water. Inspired by water’s constant and
dynamic motion, Fallingwater is one structure that truly blends human
ingenuity and the simplicity of nature.
9. Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Source: embarkadventures.com
Tanzania has must-see spots
of its own and one of this is Mount Kilimanjaro. Thousands of hikers
from all over the world have climbed this mountain where one can see the
changing scenery from tropical rainforest to ice cold snow. A tour
guide is an essential companion because only one in ten people reaches
the summit. Once you’re on top, you will know how special the place is.
10. The Great Barrier Reef (Queensland, Australia)
Source: travel4atrip.blogspot.com
Rounding out the top ten awesome places to go
is Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. With a 2,500 kilometre-long area and
over 900 islands, it is the best destination for people who want to go
underwater and see the beautiful corals and fishes. It is a life
accomplishment if you see the amazing sea life before it will be lost
forever. Being a World Heritage Site and a protected area, we put our
stakes in preserving this area for future generations.
Source: http://10awesome.com/10-awesome-places-to-see-before-you-die/
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Tips to Protect Your Facebook Account from Hackers
Facebook, the world’s most popular and crowded social networking site in the world, has also become one of the most favorited sites for hackers, phishers, scammers and spammers for stealing privacy, identity and money. Just recently, millions of users from the Philippines have experienced various kinds of spamming, phishing, spreading of malicious photos and links, and other security threats. There was even a popular hoax telling that Mark Zuckerberg and the Facebook management will ban Facebook in the Philippines due to the recent spread of malicious and pornographic photos traced to be coming from Filipino users. This kind of news, although only a trick created by link baiters, has caused a major panic among Facebook users in the country. I just want to tell everyone that Facebook would not dare to ban 27 million Filipino users – that’s a lot of business and advertising money and that’s also unfair to other users who ethically use the social network! But though you don’t need to worry about Mr. Zuckerberg banning all the Filipinos, you should be worry about defending your profile from hackers who can steal your precious Facebook account from you. To save and prevent your account from being stolen and terrorized, here are 22 tips to protect and secure your Facebook account from hackers, phishers, scammers and spammers.
1. Have a strong password. Don’t use or include your name, birthday, anniversary, phone number, and any information that can easily be determined by anyone in your password. Use a combination of small and capital letters, numbers and special characters in your password. Just keep it in your mind and not anywhere else. Never share it with other people. Don’t make your computer remember your password – for if your computer is hacked using spyware and other hacking tools and software, your online account for that password will also be stolen.
2. Be careful with any suspicious emails you receive even if they come from your friends. Hackers can hacked your friends’ email and use them to hack yours. Don’t click on links and other attachments on emails you think are suspicious and malicious. Delete the email from your inbox immediately if you think they contain malicious messages.
3. Don’t trust any email, chat messages, calls and text messages that contain an urgent request to update your private information or provide them with new information.
4. Always update your Internet browser to its latest version so that you’ll be equipped with the latest web security measures and the latest anti-phishing blacklist.
5. Make sure to always update your anti-virus or security software on your computer, which includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and a firewall.
6. Make sure to always update your anti-virus or security software on your mobile devices, such as your smart phone and iPad.
7. Never give your Facebook password to anyone. Most reputable online services will never ask for your password through any form of communication.
8. Don’t use the same password for your various online accounts. If you do that, and one of your accounts is hacked, your other accounts will be in trouble.
9. Always double check the authenticity of the Facebook page you are seeing on the screen. Hackers, phishers and spammers can create a dummy page that almost looks like the real Facebook page that can lure you to enter your username and password into their system. Learn to differentiate a good URL from a bad one. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a link, simply type the website’s URL (for example, http://www.facebook.com) into the address bar.
10. Don’t confirm a friend request or read a message from someone if you don’t know or trust that person. Check first his photos, your mutual friends with him, his information, wall posts, and even his grammars if that person represents the person you know. Don’t accept a friend who doesn’t show correct information.
11. Protect and secure not only your Facebook account, but also secure your emails and other online accounts that are integrated to your Facebook account.
12. Think first before you share. Be careful on what you share on your Facebook status. Avoid sharing information that may become hints about your private data.
13. Block applications that you think are not secured and are causing you spams. Check #21 for generating application password.
14. Never click on malicious photos, videos and links that people share and spread on Facebook. Phishers use baits such as pornographic, funny, controversial and other attractive materials to fool Facebook users to give their account information. Never follow instructions, such as click Alt+F4 to see “who viewed your profile”. Currently, there’s no such thing as option to see who viewed your profile.
Facebook opt-in Security Features Facebook secure browsing Facebook https secure browsing. Check out the green padlock on the browser’s URL field above. 15. Enable secure browsing in you Facebook account by clicking on “Account” menu located on the top right corner and by going to account settings> security settings> secure browsing edit. This will make your browser on a secure connection (https) when possible. Secure Browsing (https) is an opt-in security feature. When you turn this feature on, your traffic (i.e. all of your activity) on Facebook becomes encrypted, making it harder for anyone else to access your Facebook information without your permission. This feature is not currently available for mobile browsing.
Here’s how you go to Facebook account settings. going to account settings This is what you will see in the Facebook security settings page: Facebook security settings
16. Add another email to your Facebook account aside from your primary email address by going to account settings> general settings >email edit>add another email. This will give you the ability to access your Facebook account once your primary email will not work.
17. Add or register your mobile phone by going to account setting> mobile settings> activate text messaging on new or registered phone. Facebook will ask your mobile phone number and will sent you a confirmation code to confirm that you own the number, and to successfully register your mobile number. This will help you if ever Facebook need to send you a text message to confirm your identity once your account is lost and you need to recover or restore it.
18. Enable your login notifications by going to account settings> security setting> login notifications edit. Login Notifications are an opt-in security feature where alerts are sent to you each time your account is accessed from a new device. You can also choose to receive text message alerts if you’ve already added a mobile number to your account. This is useful in detecting anomalous persons who tried to log in to your account in other computer or mobile phone device. Once you receive a Login Notification from an unfamiliar device or location, you can follow the instructions in the notification to reset your password and secure your account. Remember to not select the option to save your device if you’re using a public computer.
19. Check your active sessions if there is any suspicious user who have accessed your Facebook account recently. Go to account settings> security settings> active sessions edit. The Active Sessions section of your Security Settings page shows you a list of the recent times you’ve accessed your Facebook account. Each entry includes the date and time you signed into Facebook, your approximate location when signing in, and the type of device you were using to access your account. You will also see the option to end any active session on the right side of each entry. If you think someone else is logged in to your account, end the suspicious session by clicking end activity at the right of the session information. After you end the session, secure your Facebook account by changing your password. We also recommend changing your email password, as anyone with access to your email can gain access to your Facebook account.
20. Use a One-Time Password when accessing your Facebook account in shared computers (e.g., Internet café or library). A one-time password is an opt-in security feature that can help protect your account security when you log into Facebook from a public computer. To receive a one-time password, send a text message to 32665 with the message “otp”. Facebook will reply with a unique, 8-character temporary password. Your one-time password will be valid for 20 minutes and can’t be reused. Remember that you can only use this security feature if you have registered a mobile phone on Facebook.
21. Generate App passwords by going to account settings> security settings> App Passwords Edit> Generate App Passwords. You can use an app password instead of using your Facebook account password to securely log in to applications, such as Jabber, Skype and Xbox. App passwords are one-time passwords you can use to log in to your apps. Using app passwords will help keep your Facebook password safe.
22. Always keep yourself updated with the new security updates on Facebook. Facebook has announced other opt-in security measures, such as setting up “trusted friends” and Login Approval which are not currently available on Facebook account settings at this date.
Disclaimer: Although the tips above can strongly improve your Facebook security protection, we don’t guarantee that you account will be 100% hackers proof. Remember that even the FBI and CIA websites can still be vulnerable from hackers. Thus, although you have followed all the tips and guidelines above, it’s still important that you’ll be watchful of your account all the time.
Source : http://businesstips.ph/22-tips-to-protect-your-facebook-account-from-hackers/
1. Have a strong password. Don’t use or include your name, birthday, anniversary, phone number, and any information that can easily be determined by anyone in your password. Use a combination of small and capital letters, numbers and special characters in your password. Just keep it in your mind and not anywhere else. Never share it with other people. Don’t make your computer remember your password – for if your computer is hacked using spyware and other hacking tools and software, your online account for that password will also be stolen.
2. Be careful with any suspicious emails you receive even if they come from your friends. Hackers can hacked your friends’ email and use them to hack yours. Don’t click on links and other attachments on emails you think are suspicious and malicious. Delete the email from your inbox immediately if you think they contain malicious messages.
3. Don’t trust any email, chat messages, calls and text messages that contain an urgent request to update your private information or provide them with new information.
4. Always update your Internet browser to its latest version so that you’ll be equipped with the latest web security measures and the latest anti-phishing blacklist.
5. Make sure to always update your anti-virus or security software on your computer, which includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and a firewall.
6. Make sure to always update your anti-virus or security software on your mobile devices, such as your smart phone and iPad.
7. Never give your Facebook password to anyone. Most reputable online services will never ask for your password through any form of communication.
8. Don’t use the same password for your various online accounts. If you do that, and one of your accounts is hacked, your other accounts will be in trouble.
9. Always double check the authenticity of the Facebook page you are seeing on the screen. Hackers, phishers and spammers can create a dummy page that almost looks like the real Facebook page that can lure you to enter your username and password into their system. Learn to differentiate a good URL from a bad one. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a link, simply type the website’s URL (for example, http://www.facebook.com) into the address bar.
10. Don’t confirm a friend request or read a message from someone if you don’t know or trust that person. Check first his photos, your mutual friends with him, his information, wall posts, and even his grammars if that person represents the person you know. Don’t accept a friend who doesn’t show correct information.
11. Protect and secure not only your Facebook account, but also secure your emails and other online accounts that are integrated to your Facebook account.
12. Think first before you share. Be careful on what you share on your Facebook status. Avoid sharing information that may become hints about your private data.
13. Block applications that you think are not secured and are causing you spams. Check #21 for generating application password.
14. Never click on malicious photos, videos and links that people share and spread on Facebook. Phishers use baits such as pornographic, funny, controversial and other attractive materials to fool Facebook users to give their account information. Never follow instructions, such as click Alt+F4 to see “who viewed your profile”. Currently, there’s no such thing as option to see who viewed your profile.
Facebook opt-in Security Features Facebook secure browsing Facebook https secure browsing. Check out the green padlock on the browser’s URL field above. 15. Enable secure browsing in you Facebook account by clicking on “Account” menu located on the top right corner and by going to account settings> security settings> secure browsing edit. This will make your browser on a secure connection (https) when possible. Secure Browsing (https) is an opt-in security feature. When you turn this feature on, your traffic (i.e. all of your activity) on Facebook becomes encrypted, making it harder for anyone else to access your Facebook information without your permission. This feature is not currently available for mobile browsing.
Here’s how you go to Facebook account settings. going to account settings This is what you will see in the Facebook security settings page: Facebook security settings
16. Add another email to your Facebook account aside from your primary email address by going to account settings> general settings >email edit>add another email. This will give you the ability to access your Facebook account once your primary email will not work.
17. Add or register your mobile phone by going to account setting> mobile settings> activate text messaging on new or registered phone. Facebook will ask your mobile phone number and will sent you a confirmation code to confirm that you own the number, and to successfully register your mobile number. This will help you if ever Facebook need to send you a text message to confirm your identity once your account is lost and you need to recover or restore it.
18. Enable your login notifications by going to account settings> security setting> login notifications edit. Login Notifications are an opt-in security feature where alerts are sent to you each time your account is accessed from a new device. You can also choose to receive text message alerts if you’ve already added a mobile number to your account. This is useful in detecting anomalous persons who tried to log in to your account in other computer or mobile phone device. Once you receive a Login Notification from an unfamiliar device or location, you can follow the instructions in the notification to reset your password and secure your account. Remember to not select the option to save your device if you’re using a public computer.
19. Check your active sessions if there is any suspicious user who have accessed your Facebook account recently. Go to account settings> security settings> active sessions edit. The Active Sessions section of your Security Settings page shows you a list of the recent times you’ve accessed your Facebook account. Each entry includes the date and time you signed into Facebook, your approximate location when signing in, and the type of device you were using to access your account. You will also see the option to end any active session on the right side of each entry. If you think someone else is logged in to your account, end the suspicious session by clicking end activity at the right of the session information. After you end the session, secure your Facebook account by changing your password. We also recommend changing your email password, as anyone with access to your email can gain access to your Facebook account.
20. Use a One-Time Password when accessing your Facebook account in shared computers (e.g., Internet café or library). A one-time password is an opt-in security feature that can help protect your account security when you log into Facebook from a public computer. To receive a one-time password, send a text message to 32665 with the message “otp”. Facebook will reply with a unique, 8-character temporary password. Your one-time password will be valid for 20 minutes and can’t be reused. Remember that you can only use this security feature if you have registered a mobile phone on Facebook.
21. Generate App passwords by going to account settings> security settings> App Passwords Edit> Generate App Passwords. You can use an app password instead of using your Facebook account password to securely log in to applications, such as Jabber, Skype and Xbox. App passwords are one-time passwords you can use to log in to your apps. Using app passwords will help keep your Facebook password safe.
22. Always keep yourself updated with the new security updates on Facebook. Facebook has announced other opt-in security measures, such as setting up “trusted friends” and Login Approval which are not currently available on Facebook account settings at this date.
Disclaimer: Although the tips above can strongly improve your Facebook security protection, we don’t guarantee that you account will be 100% hackers proof. Remember that even the FBI and CIA websites can still be vulnerable from hackers. Thus, although you have followed all the tips and guidelines above, it’s still important that you’ll be watchful of your account all the time.
Friday, November 25, 2011
The most beautiful and 'brainy' infographic about brain is here
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
10 Tips To Get Retweeted On Twitter
Retweeting is the most effective way of sharing information you like on Twitter. Apart from the obvious, most people ask what makes a retweet different from a tweet?
Recently I came across Dan Zarrella's data of retweets, where she helps us further understand why people retweet things, and this might help you.
1. Include Links
Retweets tend to contain links, Zarrella explains - 56.69% of retweets contain a link versus 18.96% of normal tweets.
2.Use URL Shortner
Avoid at using tinyurl.com at all cost to shorten your link. Rather use services like bit.ly and ow.ly to do it for you.
3.Incorporate Pictures & Other Media
Who can resist a tweet such as “Picture of my newborn”? Nobody, that's who. And your topic doesn't have to be anything as sweet as that. The key is the tweet leading to the picture.
4. Use Key Words & Phrases
As much as possible have these words contained in your tweets, as what Zarrella has found.
5. Avoid Idle Banter
To be honest, we all occasionally tweet about ‘boring' activities such as sleeping and showering but there are a few words that Zarrella dubs the “least retweetable.”
6. Avoid Semicolons
Most RTs contain some form of punctuation with colons, exclamation marks, commas and hyphens leading the way. But Zarrella calls the semicolons “the only unretweetable punctuation mark.”
7. Use Longer Words / More Syllables
Avoid abbreviations and emoticons but instead use better language with more syllables. Don't treat everyone on Twitter as stupid. As shown in the graph, Zarrella's RTs are not only of a higher syllable compared to normal tweets (1.32 vs. 1.58) but they are more intellectual: Per a Flesch-Kincaid test, comprehending RTs requires 6.47 years of education, while normal tweets require just 6.04.
8. Focus On Original Content Or Breaking News
This is common sense I guess but I'll just include it nonetheless. Original content is way more popular than the stuff we have already read, who wants to continuously read about Tiger Woods?
9. Timing
An experiment by Zarrella shows that certain timings have better RT chances compared to some other timing.
10. Leave Enough Room
To give yourself the best possible chance of retweet, you need to make sure you leave this many characters free.
This is the mathematics to calculate your unique number:
Your Number = Length of username + five characters
However, some users tend to retweet using (via @*****), hence the need to leave this much number:
Your Number = Length of username + eight characters
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There you have the 10 tips to get retweeted which are used by me. If you have any other tips or methods, please do share it through the comment box. Just remember: “Always be linking.”
Link to original post - http://citysand.wordpress.com/2009/12/14/10-tips-to-get-retweeted-on-twitter/
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Top 5 Enrique's latest songs
Enrique has been doing the rounds because of his amazing new songs, I have the best among them, tell me what you think:
1. Tonight I'm loving you feat Ludacris
Click here to check out the video of the song
2. I like it feat pitbull
Check out the video
3. Heartbeat feat Nicole
Check out the video
4. Dirty Dancer feat Usher and lil wayne
Check out the video
5. Cuando Me enamoro feat juan luis guerra
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check out the video
Monday, June 20, 2011
Justin Bieber New Music Video
Hey guys have you seen this new music video featuring chris brown and justin bieber, check it out at the link below (it has received almost 6 million views in four days)
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Enjoy the video guys....
http://adf.ly/1rl1o
Enjoy the video guys....
Friday, June 17, 2011
Top 5 lost Cities
Lost cities are historical cities but it does not mean we have to forget them. There are a lot of lost cities that has their own history like being attacked by the outsiders and still the place is there for us to appreciate their architectural design and history. Here are some of the top five amazing lost cities around the world.
SANCHI (India): the best-preserved group of Buddhist monuments
Photo: ourvact.com
In Hindi, Sanchi means "Moulds of Stones." Sanchi is a small village in India located 46 kilometers from Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. This actually reminds me of the movie and the animated series "Avatar: the Last Airbender" I just don't know why.
PETRA(Saudi Arabia): stone structures carved into rocks
Photo: adventure-travel.org.uk
In Greek, petra means "rock." This is located in Ma'an, south of Amman which is Jordan's capital. It was built around the 6th century and this was unkown to the Western world until 1812. This is a historic and archaeological place known for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. I would want to explore the inside of this place.
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MEMPHIS (Egypt): ancient capital of Egypt
Photo: dailycognition.com
Memphis was an ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch. Its ruins are located near the town of Helwan, 20 kilometers or 12 miles south of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. This was founded around 3000 B.C. By pharaoh Menes. You can see them when your in Cairo since the pyramids are so big! Has anyone seen "Despicable me?" Just a few minutes from the start where that kid jumped on the pyramid and was discovered that the pyramid was fake? LOL!
ANGKOR (Cambodia): Contains the world's largest religious monument
Photo: voyana.com
Angkor is a region of Cambodia that served as the seat of the Khmer Empire, which florished around 9th to 13th century. This was bulit during the year 1113 and 1150 by King Suryavarman II. The ruins of Angkor is located to the north of Great Lake, known as Tonle Sap, and south of the Kulen Hills. Who has seen the movie "Lara Craft: Tomb Raider"? Because they filed action scenes inside Angkor or was it a look a like location.
MACHU PICCHU (Peru): The Lost City of the Incas
Photo: opeandjeremy.com
Machu Picchu was built around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire. It was abandoned just over 100 years later, in 1572, as a belated result of the Spanish Conquest. It is 80 kilometers or 50 miles away from Cusco, the Inca capital. Machu Picchu sits between two mountains namely Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
Photo: dospuntosyaparte.com
It is even featured in an American animated series, the Simpsons.
I would love to travel and explore a lot of places like this. Getting lost would help you know that you are independent and adventurous just like the movie in the "The Descent." Places like this have now become a tourist attraction and has limitation in exploring the place. Ask some of your friends who share common interest in your adventure hobby to explore some places liek caves or mountains. Make sure that it is a safe place to explore and someone has already been to that place. Hope you'd appreciate the lost cities and not only that but also the history of everything that made most of the things turned out to be what they are now, positive or negative effect. Hope you enjoyed, till next time.
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