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What you need to know before going to Machu Picchu, Peru

What you need to know before going to Machu Picchu? People might not know Cuzco, but most people would know instantly the mention of Machu Picchu, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and the famous Incan Citadel among the bucket wish list of many. Situated on a mountain ridge at an altitude of 2,430 m above sea level, most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Incan Emperor Pachacuti in 1450, and then it was later abandoned in 1572 during the Spanish Conquest. This cidatel was unknown to the Spanish during the colonial period. No one knows about its existence until Hiram Bingham, the American historian revealed it to the outside world in 1911. There are three primary structures at Machu Picchu and they are Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. This site has been listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Do note that the height of Machu Picchu is 2430m above sea level. Some of you
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Where to Dine for New Year's Eve

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New Year's Eve Celebrations in Singapore NYE Festive Dining and Parties 28December 2017 The New Year's Eve is only three days away. Have you decided where to go for a scrumptious meal with your loved ones, or are you all ready to party the night away to usher in 2018? Check out these Festive Menus at the following hotels. Marina Bay Sands Capella Singapore Marriott Singapore Sofitel Singapore St Regis ******** MARINA BAY SANDS 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956 Club55 Festive Menu NYE / 31 December 2017 31st December 2017  Exclusive Seafood Bar on Ice  Alaskan Crab Legs, Baby Lobster, Black Mussels, Spanner Crab, Oysters Tuna, Hamachi Hokkaido Scallop, Sea Urchin, Caviar Lemon, Lime, Tabasco, Cocktail Sauce, Ponzu, Shoyu, Wasabi  Charcuterie  Iberico Pork Leg Melon, Balsamico, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gherkins, Pickled Onions  European & Artisan Cheeses  Selection of Fine Cheeses Dried Fruit, Dried Nuts, Fresh Grapes, Fruit Preserves
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When to buy your first Rolex

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When to buy your first Rolex The original article is taken from the web link below http://www.businessinsider.com/when-to-buy-your-first-rolex-2014-12/?IR=T When I first became interested in "nice" watches I had little interest in Rolex. Looking back, I think I found them a bit ordinary or too conservative looking. My 20 year-old self perhaps saw them as being "too safe" from a design perspective and not close enough the modern, experimental designs I was attracted to at the time. That was all true. Rolex watches are design monoliths. Due to Rolex's impressive marketing over the years, as well as the sheer popularity of their products, they have become the archetype of the "nice watch." And everyone certainly knows about them. My younger self was simply looking for something a bit more fresh. It was not a right time to get my first Rolex. Over the years my relationship with Rolex evolved. It is now one of admiration, appreciation,
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