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Derwinicus
@derwinicus.bsky.social
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A father, husband, son. traveller, blogger, vlogger, and HS Assistant Principal.
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The People's Arena: The Roman Colosseum
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The People's Arena: The Roman Colosseum
The Engineering and Brutality of Rome's Oval Symbol
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December 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Twelve Days of Christmas: Indian versus Canadian Versions
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Twelve Days of Christmas: Indian versus Canadian Versions
From Back Bacon to Biryani: Comparing the Indian and Canadian 12 Days of Christmas
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December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Unpacking the Majesty of Capitoline Hill
A Photo Journey of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Trajan's Column, Piazza del Campidoglio, Church of the Most Holy Name of Mary, and The Basilica di Santa Maria in Aracoeli
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December 14, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Showcasing the Vatican's Treasures
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Showcasing the Vatican's Treasures
Discover one of the world's most visited museums, home to 70,000 masterpieces, and a lot of statue-penises
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December 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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#UNESCO #Tuscany #chapelofmadonna
Beyond the Cypress: Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta,
Explore the local legend of the Virgin Mary's appearance
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December 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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A video tour of St. Peter's Basilica.

#vaticancity #stpetersbasilica

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St. Peter’s Basilica: A Cinematic Journey
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November 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Echoes of Empire. This massive colosseum once held up to 80,000 spectators and defined entertainment for nearly five centuries.

#Rome #ColosseumFacts #AncientHistory #HistoricalPlace #TravelShorts #ShortsVideo #Architecture #RomeItaly

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Panorama of the Roman Colosseum
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October 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Watch the sun set in Tuscany, Italy.

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Tuscan Sunset
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October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Watch as dramatic clouds roll across the Tuscan sky in this mesmerizing time-lapse! Captured over the rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany, Italy, nature puts on a breathtaking show as light and shadow dance across the landscape.

📍 Tuscany, Italy
☁️ Time-Lapse Photography

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Tuscany Sky Time-Lapse | Clouds Rolling Through Italy
YouTube video by Miller-Kitch Travels
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October 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Time-lapse of an autumn drive through Tuscany, Italy.

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Driving Through Tuscany's Fall Magic 🇮🇹
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October 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Horseback riding in beautiful Kashmir, India
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Horseback riding beautiful Kashmir, India
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October 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Video of white tailed deer crossing a Saskatchewan road in winter.

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White tailed deer crossing the road during a Saskatchewan winter
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October 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The start of our Road to Retirement

Join us on a Google Earth flyover as we trace the path from our hometowns in Canada all the way to Cotacachi, Ecuador - where we're planning to retire!
#retirement #expat #ecuador #international

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Road to Retirement: Canada to Cotacachi, Ecuador 🇨🇦➡️🇪🇨
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August 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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The beauty of the Taj Mahal is hard to capture. My daughter tried her best, though, with these photos during a visit last May.

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Taj Mahal
A visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is a must.
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August 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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I love using Luminar Neo to edit our travel photos. I'm still a rookie at using the software, but Neo does make it easy.

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Mountain Range Near Rishikesh: Before and After
Before and after image of a mountain range near Rishikesh, India. I use Luminar Neo to bring photos alive.
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August 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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13 Reasons why we feel that Cotacachi, Ecuador, will one day be the ideal retirement location.

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13 Why We Chose Cotacachi, Ecuador for Retirement
13 reasons why we choose Cotacachi, Ecuador to retire.
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July 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Canada has the best veterinarians.

#Canada #Vets #PolarBear #Pets

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Canadian brings POLAR BEAR to vet 😱 #shorts
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July 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Andean Coot diving for food in Cuicocha Lake, Ecuador.

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Andean Coot's Underwater Hunt! 🎣 | Cuicocha Lake Wildlife
YouTube video by Miller-Kitch Adventures
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June 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Exploring Otavalo's Indigenous Saturday Market.

#market #Ecuador #Otavalo

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Exploring Otavalo Indigenous Market: Ecuador's Biggest Handicraft Fair (Must-See!)
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June 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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We Bought a Retirement Property in Ecuador 🇪🇨 | Cotacachi Dream!
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June 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Discover Cotacachi, Ecuador - a beautiful Andean town between Cotacachi and Imbabura volcanoes. It's a safe, easy to walk, full of restaurants and coffee shops, good shopping, and very friendly people.

#cotacachi #ecuador #roadtoretirement

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Cotacachi, Ecuador: A Safe, Charming Town with Friendly Faces
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June 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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The Andean town of Cotacachi, Ecuador, is home to many beautiful murals on walls and houses.

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Cotacachi's Hidden Art: A Vibrant Mural Tour of Ecuador's Andean Gem
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June 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Here are a few reasons why we chose Cotacachi, Ecuador, for our retirement destination.

#retirement #retireoverseas

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Why Retire in Cotacachi? Part 1: Climate and Cost of Living
Retire in Ecuador: Live large on little! Explore its stunning beauty, low costs (breakfast for under $20!), and spring-like weather.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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We purchased property in Cotacachi, Ecuador, where we plan to retire someday.

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It's Official - We Bought Property in Ecuador
Discover our journey to retirement in Ecuador! Follow along as we explore expat life, buying land, and building our dream home in Cotacachi.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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El Arko Zoo in Ecuador is a wonderful facility, where their objective is the conservation of wildlife.

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El Arko Zoo
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June 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM