Category: Cancun

  • Secret places in Cancun that most tourists don’t know about

    Secret places in Cancun that most tourists don’t know about

    The world is not limited to the same spots that has been mentioned before. So in your next vacation, instead of stepping on the most popular places in Cancun (to make you feel that uniqueness), I made this article of the secret places in Cancun that most tourists don’t know about.

    Isla Contoy:

    Isla Contoy is an island located 30 north of Isla Mujeres. It is considered to be the most important nesting place of sea birds in all the Mexican Caribbean. The island is very protected by the biologists, no more than 200 visitors per day are allowed. Apart from the clear water visibility, white sand beaches and lots of cocoteros surrounding the island.. this paradise has more than a hundred and fifty migrating and resident bird species. To visit Isla Contoy you must depart from Isla Mujeres. 10-secret-places-2

    Cenote Dos Ojos:

    The word “Cenote” is pronounced, say-no-tay and is derived from the Mayan word, “Dzonot” which means sacred well. Quitana Roo is full of them, especially in Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Cenote Dos Ojos has history for divers, and snorkeling lovers who are looking for something different, this hidden treasure is founded between the jungle.
    Do you know? Geologists estimate that there are over 6,000 cenotes in this area, however only just over 2,000 have been discovered. These cenotes are estimated to be over 6,500 years old and are only found in this part of the world.10-secret-places-1MUSA Underwater Museum:

    This is the world´s most famous sculpture underwater. Located in Isla Mujeres, 30 minutes taking a ferry from Cancun Puerto Juarez. There are more than 400 hundred statues, they demonstrate the interaction between art and enviromental science. You can observe MUSA snorkeling or get closer to them with a diving tour. This is a top pick for every adventurer who comes to Cancun!10-secret-places-3Isla Holbox:

    A well kept secret not known to many Mexicans outside of the Yucatan Peninsula. This amazing Island is located at the northwest of Cancun, Mexico. It is known as one of the most beautiful beaches on Mexico. Holbox was found by the pirattes when the mayans use to live in the area. 10-secret-places-4Secret River:

    The only crystal museum in the Riviera Maya, it’s a stunning underground river with thousands of stalagmites and stalactites. It is recognized to be one of the natural wonders of the world. People can navegate 600 meters of Secret River swimming and walking through the routes. The experience of an adventure in this cave is the beginning of something mystic. Anyone who experience this will keep it as fantastic and incredible dream.10-secret-places-5Coba:

    These isolated ruins, miles away from civilization, are the remains of one of the largest Mayan cities. The archeological site that has the highest mountain on the mayan world. Coba Ruins are fascinating.10-secret-places-6Tulum Starry Skies:

    How many stars do you ask for your hotel? Forget about that. After the sunset, when the night is clear in Tulum, a beach town 4 hours from Cancun, you will see one of the best starry skies in your life. 10-secret-places-7

  • XPLOR FUEGO CANCUN

    XPLOR FUEGO CANCUN

    This pictures about Xplor Fuego will make you want to travel to Cancun!

    Xplor Fuego: An unparalleled adventure when the sun sets and the jungle comes alive to envelop you in its cloak of darkness!!!

    1.  Network for 11 zip linesxplor-fuego-5xplor-fuego-12. Sail on a raft through a stalactite underwater riversxplor-fuego-6 xplor-fuego-43. This is an all inclusive tourxplor-fuego-34. Drive amphibious vehicles through underground cavernsxplor-fuego-2Click-here-to-see-this-tour

  • Museo de Cera en Cancún

    Museo de Cera en Cancún

    Museo de Cera en Cancún

    No puedes perderte la oportunidad de viajar en el tiempo en el primer Museo de Cera en Cancún y el tercero de todo México. Personajes importantes que marcaron la historia, celebridades, artistas mexicanos e internacionales, escritores y cantantes serán la exposición de esta galeria. Los escultores brasileños y europeos fueron los creadores de estas personalidades, con más de 100 caracteres en 23 escenarios del mundo del cine, deportes, música, política, infantiles y de terror!

    Cómo llegar al Museo de Cera en Cancún? El museo de cera en Cancún está ubicado en la Zona Hotelera de Cancún en Plaza La Isla (KM 16.5). Si estás en la zona turística puedes tomar un bus público de tu hotel a Plaza la Isla por 10 pesos o si quieres transportarte en algo más comodo y seguro puedes reservar un traslado directo al museo.

    Horarios: El Museo de Cera en Cancún esta abierto todos los días de semana de 10 am a 10 pm.

    Compra de Tickets para el Museo de Cera en Cancún: La mejor manera de comprar los tickets del Museo de Cera en Cancún es en línea con anticipación, el museo abrió sus puertas en enero por lo que todos los días está lleno. El precio de los tickets por adultos son 27 dólares y niños 20 dólares, niños menores a 4 años tienen pase gratis! Si eres mexicano mostrando tu IFE tienes precio especial. Más información aquí.

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  • Cancun Wax Museum

    Cancun Wax Museum

    Cancun Wax Museum

    You can’t miss the opportunity to travel back in time and visit the first Cancun Wax Museum and the third one in all Mexico. Many important characters that marked history, celebrities, famous Mexican and international actors, writers and singers will be exposed in this gallery. The Brazilian and European sculptors created this wax personalities, with more than 100 characters in 23 scenarios of the world of movies, sports, music, television, politics, kids and terror. 

    How to get there?  Cancun Wax Museum is located in the Zona Hotelera of Cancun at Plaza La Isla in KM 16.5. If you are in Cancun you can take a public Bus from your hotel to Plaza La Isla for 1 dollar or if you want a more comfortable and safe transportation you can take a shuttle from your hotel or home to the Museum.

    Opening hours: Cancun Wax Museum opens every day from 10 AM to 10 PM.

    Ticket information: The best way to get tickets to Cancun Wax Museum is online, the museum is recent so if you go there without your tickets there’s a chance that the Cancun Wax museum is out of availability. Prices per adults is 27 dlls & children are 20 dlls.

    Get your tickets to Cancun Wax Museum HERE

    My sister and I visited Cancun Wax Museum yesterday for the first time and it was amazing, we took some really cool pictures, Scroll down!! Cancun Wax MuseumCancun Wax MuseumCancun Wax Museum

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  • Luxury Wedding Transportation in Cancun

    Luxury Wedding Transportation in Cancun

    Discovery Mundo Luxury Wedding Transportation in Cancun is a unique style and comfortable services for wedding couples and travelers arriving to this paradise for the wedding. This type of transportation works from Cancun Airport to your transfer destination (hotel, resort,etc) in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen or Tulum. 

    The capacity of each Luxury Shuttle is from 1 to 6 passengers in a Brand New Model Suburban. (or similar)

    The price may vary depending on the number of passengers, the number of shuttles and the destination.Luxury-Tahoe Luxury-Tahoe-2+ Luxury-Suburban-whiteYou can contact Discovery Mundo personalize package and help you with your wedding transportation in Cancun. Also you can pre-book a tour, activity, visit an island or one of the many things to do. 

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  • Cancun Guide for Seniors

    Cancun Guide for Seniors

    Cancun Guide for Seniors

    Cancun for seniors is increasing by time, as travelers of all ages decide Cancun to spend a tropical vacation relaxing in a place of the Caribbean. Cancun is associated for being a crazy party spot, adventure and fun for young people, but it is not necessary to be under 30 years to have a great time here. With hundreds of tropical beaches, excellent restaurant scenes, amazing historic sites and a lot of nature to see, there is so much to do in Cancun for senior travelers. Here is my Cancun Guide for Seniors:

    Where to stay?

    Cancun-640Cancun best hotels and apartments are located in the tourist zone: “Zona Hotelera” on the big avenue next to the beach, apartments at the seashore are beautiful, it is like a dream. There are other nice appartments in the center of Cancun, I recommend the ones close to Las Americas Mall at Bonampak Avenue, it is very safe and lower in costs than the Zona Hotelera. Most hotels in Cancun have a party atmosphere, most their activities are specially for the young travelers, so I made a detailed research of the best hotels in Cancun for senior travelers, this are:

    -Le Blanc Spa & Resort
    -Secrets The Vine Cancun Resort & Spa
    -NIZUC Resort & Spa
    -Paradisus Cancun
    -Sun Spa
    -Live Aqua Cancun All Inclusive
    -Beach Palace
    -Hyatt Zilara Cancun
    -Moon Palace Golf Spa & Resort

    How to get there?

    What to do?

    Enjoy the beach of Cancun

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    Most travelers in Cancun go to the beaches. There is more than 20 km of pure beach in Cancun and not all of them are full with Spring Breakers or familes with children. Don’t go to Playa Tortugas, Playa Langosta or Playa Forum, most of the time they are full with parties and sports. The most relaxing beaches are located on the South: Playa Marlin or Playa Delfines, there is not a lot of people on those because they are located far from the discos and the waves are a little bit stronger.

    Have a dinner at a restaurant in the Zona Hotelera

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    With so much fresh fish, seafood, fruit and vegetables to choose from, there’s little chance of going hungry in Cancun. Cancun restaurants of the Zona Hotelera are located next to the lagoon. Most of them are luxury and perfect to share a romantic dinner. It is very important to make a reservation before going. My best recommendation is Puerto Madero, Fish and Steak House, it is delicious and the view is beautiful when the sun goes down. There are other local restaurants. The best mexican food is located in the downtown of Cancun where you can eat the typical enchiladas, tacos or chilaquiles.

    Visit Tulum

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    Tulum is one of the best places for Senior Travelers. It’s an ecological town of white sand and cristaline beaches where thousands of travelers around the world choose for its relaxing and purifying atmosphere. Tulum beaches are very calm. Most hotels of Tulum turn off the lights after 7 pm and you can see the starry skies like in the movie of Titanic. In Tulum, you will be able to see the only archaeological Mayan Site in front of the beach. Tulum from Cancun Airport.

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Cancun for Couples

    The Ultimate Guide to Cancun for Couples

    It is proven that traveling with your couple is the best way to keep alive that spark that keep you wanna stay together forever, been able to enjoy something new and explore the world with the person you love the most is one of the most amazing things!

    So I see you are thinking about Cancun Beach. Let me tell you is a great choice. Cancun is recognized for being one of the best tourist destinations in Mexico. Few places in the world offer such exciting and accessible diversity for romantic couples: honeymoon resorts, cristaline beaches, breathtaking mayan ruins, dance until 4 am, snorkel, golf, parasailing and much more. Remember that always it is important to come prepared before time, so after a lot of research on this topic I did the Ultimate Guide to Cancun for Couples:

    STAY IN LE BLANC SPA & RESORT

    le-blanc-spaaaaThis is ranked as the top resort for couples and #1 All Inclusive Resort in Mexico only for adults. Located 20 minutes from Cancun Airport. It is fulled with nice restaurants & bars, private beaches, big pools, fabulous spas, gym and other activities. Most couples choose this resort for its relaxing atmosphere and royal attendance to their guests.

    TAKE AT LEAST ONE TOUR

    xelhaThere are a lot of tours in Cancun that you can enjoy: aquatic parks, visit the Wonder of Chichen Itza, snorkel in the reef, scuba dive, ride in the pirate cruise, go to a cenote and lots of more tours you can do. I recommend to take the tour of Xel-ha, is the best aquatic park in the Mayan Riviera (30 minutes away from Cancun) and perfect for couples. You can snorkel with the tropical fish, eat in one of the many buffets, explore the caves, cliff climb, zipline, swing on a rope, bike tours and other more activities.Chichen-Itza-Day-and-NightThere is also Chichén Itza if you want to meet one of the 7 World Wonders and receive the good energy from the Gods. Chichen Itza, located 4 hours from Cancun, is the most famous archaeological Mayan ruins. You can visit Chichen Itza in the morning until the afternoon where the pyramids come alive with Chichen Itza Light & Sound. Some tours include food, tickets and transportation. Click here to see all tours of Chichen Itzá.

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    Moon Spa & Golf Club Green Fee

    Another great getaway activity for couples is Golf, Cancun has beautiful and big golf camps in which you can play. Drag your mouse a little to see some Golf Camp pictures of Cancun.

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    Cancun Golf Club at Pok Ta Pok Green Fee

    VISIT ISLA MUJERES

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    This Island is located 30 minutes from Cancun in the Ferry (a yellow Ship). There is no other way to get there at least that you and your partner want to cross the ocean swimming! A lot of people do it in triathlons and swimming competitions. To take the Ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres you have to go to Puerto Juarez or Playa Tortugas, in any of this ports you can leave to Isla Mujeres. I recommend you to buy the tickets with anticipacion, you can click here to check the prices and tours in Isla Mujeres.

    VISIT CANCUN NIGHTLIFE

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    There are many bars and discos depending on your mood. The Nightlife Zone (located 10 minutes from Le Blanc Hotel in the Hotel Zone of Cancun) works all day to offer the best nights to travelers. I recommend if you are looking for a relaxing but fun bar to go to Chuchito Perez, this bar is located in Plaza Forum at the terrace, you can see all nightlife of Cancun from that bar. If you want to go to a disco, go to Mandala or Vaquita, those are great for the music and fun atmosphere! Click here to see Nightlife Packages in Cancun.

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  • Things to do in Cancun

    Things to do in Cancun

    Cancun is a city located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is an important renowned tourist destination in Mexico. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, and is one of the easternmost points in Mexico. Cancun is located just north of Mexico’s Caribbean coast resort band known as the Riviera Maya.

    Apart from the island tourist zone (actually part of the world’s second-longest coral reef), the Mexican residential section of the city, the downtown part of which is known as “El Centro,” follows a master plan that consists of “supermanzanas” or superblocks, giant trapezoids with a central, open, non-residential area cut in by u-shaped residential streets.

    Tulum is the main north-south artery, connecting downtown to the airport, which is some 30 km (19 mi) south of downtown.

    There are some small Mayan vestiges of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in Cancun. El Rey is located in the Hotel Zone.

    Close by in the Riviera Maya and the Grand Costa Maya, there are sites such as Cobá and Muyil the small Polé, and Kohunlich, Kinichná, Dzibanché, Oxtankah, Tulum, and Chacchoben, in the south of the state. Chichen Itzá is in the neighboring state of Yucatán.

    In Cancun you will find a variety of activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends, because this city have everything for you, You can go to the beach, visit archeological ruins, Party at the Coco Bongo or having an adventure tour.

    You can also take the ferry to visit Isla Mujeres where you have many activities like Swimming with dolphins and making this experience much better. From May to September you can swim with whalesharks too I really think that if you visit Cancun you will totally love this city.

    In Discovery Mundo we offer many tours for everyone like, Chichen Itza Light and Sound where you can enjoy a 3D mapping projection, dramatic lighting and amazing images! I think this is one of my favorite tours but I would really love swimming in the Cenote that would be fantastic for me because I really enjoy the nature, but I recommend this tour for sure! Or an extreme tour like Jungle Tour where you can enjoy the most popular and exciting tour, driving your own two-person speed boat through the green mangrove channels along the nichupté lagoon.

     

  • Best Wedding Hotels in the Riviera Maya

    Best Wedding Hotels in the Riviera Maya

    Best Wedding Hotels and Resorts in the Riviera Maya

    1. Grand Velas Riviera Maya 

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    Grand Velas Riviera Maya is considered one of the best destinations for your wedding. Incredible scenery will leave you surprised to celebrate one of the most important days of your life: your wedding. Wedding experts will help you plan every detail perfectly to your taste for the big event.
    One of the things you will like the most about Grand Velas Riviera Maya are their ceremonies in front of the turquoise Caribbean with private gardens especially for weddings. A feast of dreams for hundreds of guests are in the halls of the convention center, this will be the wedding of your dreams! (Transportation to Grand Velas Riviera Maya)

    2. Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun

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    Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun is an elegant resort perfect for a super romantic wedding in Riviera Maya. In front of 71 hectares of tropical sea, this resort offers 3 different packages for weddings. If you do not know specifically at your wedding, the resort will give you 3 choices Ideal for your special day (Transportation to Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun)

    3. Banyan Tree Mayakoba

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    Banyan Tree Mayakoba (a 40 min drive from Cancun International Airport) is a resort like many with private beach where long stretches of freshwater, mangroves, natural dunes and coral reefs along the coast of the Riviera Maya abound. This hotel offers a luxurious wedding.
    The main theme of Banyan Tree Mayakoba is an Asian style, you will find harmony in this special bond that both beam expected. A package designed especially for the wedding you so desire with different ceremonies, banquets, parties, gifts, wedding cake and more. (Banyan Tree Mayakoba)

    4. The Royal Playa del Carmen

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    The Royal Playa del Carmen is a hotel / resort all included in your stay especially for adults. An elegant seaside wedding and fun for Playa del Carmen always have something for you. It is one of the most recommended destinations throughout Mexico Weddings. They offer organized packages for your wedding where you can get everything done without complications and have one of the best days of your life.
    As we know that the wedding is a special day where you’ll want to share it with family and friends, there is an ideal for all types of guests where they can enjoy the wedding package, the party and stay at The Royal Playa del Carmen. (Transportation to the Royal Playa del Carmen)

    5. Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla

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    Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla is an all inclusive resort, the perfect destination for those couples looking for a romantic and fun wedding.. since having the wedding of your dreams, honeymoon and unforgettable anniversaries to remember and celebrate with your partner, family and friends. They offer various packages up to 3 days to start with a symbolic ceremony, wedding, special event for the couple, delicious food for the guests, and a two floor wedding cake with drinks. (Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla)

    6. Secrets Marona Beach Riviera Cancun

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    This hotel offers a wedding gasebo and a private beach where you can enjoy this special day. Wedding professionals plan every details to have the best event. There are different wedding packages that will fit your budget! (Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Maya)

    7. Esencia

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    Weddings at Hotel Escencia offers all kind of services, weddings here are unforgettable because of their organization and for being close to Cancun. (Transportation to Escencia Hotel)

    8. Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso

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    Special moments at Iberostar usually involve a lot of dedication and success. This is famous for a lot of travelers choosing the perfect wedding place. They offer different packages where you can choose what you want with the expert coordinator in organizing wedding events. (Transportation to Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso)

    9. Rosewood Mayakoba

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    Rosewood Mayakoba is a place where we experience a force from the heart and soul together. Since appreciating the spectacular turquoise waters at the Mexican Caribbean, the jungle and the quiet lagoon.. You’ll expect unforgettable and romantic sceneries. Mayakoba Rosewood weddings are tailor-made: Civil Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Mayan, Sandy and Cosmic. Each represents a different union for the wedding couple. After that, a delicious banquet will satisfy guests! Music and the decorations of this big event. (Hotel to Rosewood Mayakoba)

    10. Royal Hideaway Playacar

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    Royal Hideaway PLayacar offers an incredible day for your wedding. Stylish and fun. Exquisite service and special attention to every details to make your wedding of your dreams! They offer different packages and renewal of vows that exceed your expectations due to their commitment and good organization. (Transportation to Royal Hideaway Playacar)

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  • The best wedding I have been in Cancun

    The best wedding I have been in Cancun

    In 2014, I attended to one of the best weddings I have been to in my life. This was at the Barcelo Mayan Palace in Riviera Maya (Transportation to Barcelo Mayan Palace). My cousin Alfonso was getting married with her girlfriend Gaby, a very beautiful couple.
    They organized their wedding weekend at this hotel with a Mayan ceremony, Church ceremony and an amazing party at the end.

    First, we arrived on a van this Friday with my family in Mexico and other countries. There were more than 200 people including my cousin’s girlfriend family. We arrived about 4 pm, every family was located in a room at this huge resort, it was really big you could lose yourself. Finally we stayed in a room near the wedding couple, it was cool because the photographers took pictures of them at the lobby with their wedding clothes.
    We were all located in the rooms and getting ready for the first Mayan ceremony. The Mayan Civilization is part of our mexican culture and that is why they choosed to stay in the Mayan Palace.
    We found ourselves at night by the sea, beautiful candles and lights everywhere, ready to start with the ceremony. The couple stood at the front seated. This ritual began with many chants that the Mayan culture do, very interesting. Fire shows and rituals called everyone’s attention; that’s how Gaby and Alfonso joined throught the Mayas.

    mayas After this ceremony, we all went to a Mexican buffet inside the hotel, the food was delicious, I can’t explain it with words. There were 4 types of Mexican Buffets. It was so good you couldn’t choose. Since eating tacos, chilaquiles, pozole, enchiladas, mole and more.. to the best desserts of all flavors, great drinks and Mexican entries..

    wedding 26 We were like four hours at this buffet, the enviroment and the music was really nice and very mexican, of course.. After this each family went to their room. My family and me went looking for some place to go dancing, the atmosphere in each place was fun and we had to move after that big dinner!

    The next day, we were ready taking breakfast in another buffet until we couldn´t eat more. We went to the beach for a while, did some activities of the hotel and stayed all day at the pool with my family and having good drinks.

    My sister and I went to a spa for a good massage offered by the hotel. I can say it was one of the best massages I’ve had in my life. They were 2 girls, one for my sister and one for me. The music was very nice and the atmosphere towards the sea.
    That was all day until 5pm that we had to get ready for the big day. Of course it took us like 3 hours to dress up and everything because we are women and we took over. haha
    So, the wedding at the chappel started at 8. Big decorations with lots of colors and lights surrounded in each corner.

    The couple looked divine together and I must say some tears came to me. It reminded me of how important it is love in life and we should cultivate it, that is why i think is the best wedding I have been in Cancun.
    All this was until 10 pm ready for the big celebration party by the sea. We arrived in a monster truck for everyone and took a table for each family. A blue dance floor with lights was the fascination!

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    The night started with a fire show a little scary because the actors where playing and dancing with fire, it kinda look like martial arts.

    Then they gave us dinner and finally the party got started. The music was very popular and super fun! Then they started playing all kind of music, rock and roll, pop, mexican, salsa, hip hop and a lot more. We danced like 8 hours… surely the best thing was the people there!

    I had a lot of fun at this wedding and I’m always gonna remember it like the best wedding I have ever gone.
    Here I share a little video dancing at night with the family! Hope you enjoy and if you like this article share it!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP9QSn7D6Y8

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