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It's a beautiful world. One of my favourite writers passed away yesterday.

It's a beautiful world

May God rest your soul Gabriel García Márquez! Surely your work will be remembered across centuries. Picturesque streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber / Germany (by Cthulhu79). The Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House in Eugene / Oregon (by Jay Gloab). The western terrace at Nemrut Dağı, eastern Turkey (by richard0428). Zhujiajiao water town / China (by Dayou_X). Entrance to the jain temples of Palitana / India (by GoGap). The way through the marshes, Congaree National Park / USA (by wsweet321). Into the misty fjords, Aurlandfjord / Norway (by mac_a_rroni). The road to Moraine Lake in Banff National Park / Canada (by Michael Muraz). On the edge, Dún Aonghasa / Ireland (by Éole). Time-lapse: Drive Across America in 5 Minutes. New York photographer Brian DeFrees recently set out on a roadtrip around the United States with the goal of creating a time-lapse to chronicle his journey.

Time-lapse: Drive Across America in 5 Minutes

He traveled 12,225 miles while capturing a photo every 5 seconds with his Canon 60D. Take a moment to watch this video which will carry you across the United States and back in 5 minutes: He mounted the camera just below the rear view mirror along with an intervalometer which controlled the camera’s rate of picture taking. He captured 200,000 individual photographs and combined them into the previous video which has turned into a viral hit on YouTube. In total, he crossed at least 32 states in 55 days: 12,225 mile time-lapse roadtrip around the United States When he was parked for the night or exploring an area on foot he was constantly time-lapsing. Yasuní National Park - Photo Gallery. Creating a New World. Four Seasons Safari Lodge and Singita Mara River Tented Camp Open in Serengeti National Park. 40 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know - iMessage overseas without pesky fees. iMessaging is free internationally – just as long as Internet is. iMessage isn’t only free within the US – it’s free across continents.

40 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know - iMessage overseas without pesky fees

An international data plan can be expensive and texts can cause fees to skyrocket. But for iOS 5 users, iMessage can help avoid unnecessary charges. If you're the one abroad, make sure that you are connected to Wi-Fi. (Also remember that Wi-Fi is not necessarily free. If those blue text bubbles suddenly turn green, that means your phone is starting to send an SMS messages. Scotland's Luxury Train.

Seven Sacred Pools, Maui Tourist Attraction, Seven Sacred Pools in Maui. One of the most popular Maui tourist attraction is the Haleakala National Park, on the southwestern part of the island. Within it some of the true gems of Maui lie. The abundant Maui hiking trails inside the park are a haven for those wanting to explore the vast and varied terrain of the park in one of Maui's oldest areas. Split into mountainous and wilderness areas, there are trails for a variety of hiking levels. Inside the Kipahula area of Haleakala National Park lies a genuine treasure, the Seven Sacred Pools.

Haleakala Park officials refer to this area as the Oheo Gulch but it's commonly known by tourists as the Seven Sacred Pools In Maui. Visitors can access the Kipahula area by a ten mile drive past Hana Town via the well-known Hana Road route the Maui shoreline. Comprising a number of freshwater pools, which many say number much more than seven, and rushing waterfalls, when conditions are good it's a great place to cool off with a lazy swim. How Far Can I Travel. Discover how far you can travel on land from a fixed point.

How Far Can I Travel

Specify the start point, then input either how far you can go or your mode of transport with time available. This tool will then show you the range of locations that you can reach in that time. Options How to use the How Far Can I Travel Tool You do not need to interact with the map as it will move and resize depending on what you input. Next you need to indicate the total road distance you can travel. 2A : By inputting a speed of travel and a travel time. 2B : By inputting a distance. Optional, Specify how accurate you want the results to be. Then click [Search] and wait a short time for the start point and all points on the perimeter of your range to be displayed. Greendream - Residential & Treehouse Architecture. Alone in the Wilderness. Empower A Child. URGENT NEED: Zirobwe School Appeal Find out more and donate here >> Featured Kids Sharon Adyero - Age 19 Birthday: September 24, 1994 Sharon Adyero lives in a village in Masindi, Uganda with her mother and siblings.

Empower A Child

Her father died when she was young and her mother struggles provide for her children being a peasant farmer. Sharon is currently in her last year of Secondary School. Marvin Muyingo Age 12 Birthday: May 10, 2001 Marvin Muyingo lives in Kampala, Uganda with his father, mother and siblings. Marvin is currently in primary school. Travel Inspiration App for iPad. 42362052716107310_LMQZMB3H.jpg 800×789 pixels.