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Hello Everyone!
In preparation for our first shows/events (post coming very very soon!) I have started to create arenas you can use for your photos. These are completely optional to use, I just know not everyone is super creative or wants to put the energy into creating a space.
S.E.A Halter Show/Western Pleasure Arena I designed it specifically for these types of events, however it can be edited/changed for whichever event you like.
Please note: I originally downloaded the shell off the gallery but completely revamped the inside. I cannot take credit for the exterior. If you download, it should say "original creator" in the gallery.
Join the club today! Or download from our website. Listed CC links are on our download page.
I hope you enjoy!
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minervamagicka · 10 months
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so i am actually a western girlie I have to admit (western pleasure is MY shit) but the SSO western saddle is... Rough. It was very small originally (in these screenshots I have already begun editing it to make it more proportional but it was like 50% smaller than this) because to my understanding SSO uses the same animations for english and western tack, meaning the western stirrups need to be the same length as the stirrups on the english saddle.... Meaning the fenders were abysmally small to allow that 😔 But! I am working to make it more proportional to the Sims 4 horse by making everything bigger. This isn't a final edit of the mesh but it's as much progress as I got done today!
Additionally at popular request we're working on porting the Iberian saddle as well for our baroque and medieval enthusiasts. The dressage and jumping saddles are at the rigging stage at this point, with dressage further along but I'm not personally satisfied with the weighs yet as I don't want the saddle to deform like crazy in animations/when making poses, so they'll be poked and prodded further. Once the weighting is as good as it'll get I just have to make all the swatch variations and we'll be good for a release 😏
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vermutandherring · 10 months
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Horse Ranch was, without exaggeration, one of the most anticipated additions to The Sims 4. Perhaps, if the previous game had not set such a high bar, expectations for the fourth would have been lower. Although it cannot be less, given the game's initially tarnished reputation. Nevertheless, Horse Ranch significantly raises the bar of the game from the first seconds. The developers expose themselves, proving that the closed world is just an excuse for their own laziness and unwillingness to do anything more than small worlds of the same type. It turns out that even in a limited space there is room for majestic and graceful horses, the appearance of which players have been waiting for almost a dozen years. I often go to extremes, saying on the one hand that subsequent games in the series have the right to repeat themselves. If they don't bring to the industry or even the franchise itself, there's nothing wrong with that as long as it's a good game in its own right. But Sims 4 is not the case. I have repeatedly pointed out that this particular game is a leech, which, nevertheless, we continue to play. This waiting game has gone on too long. But, as they say, patience is rewarded.
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The horses in the Horse Ranch expansion pack have undergone a significant improvement compared to The Sims 3. They look really graceful, their faces are no longer obtuse and silly, and in general they look relatively realistic in the game's cartoonish graphics. In the 3d game, you will need a bunch of mods to make the horses closer to their living counterparts and get aesthetic pleasure from their appearance. In the 4th, they are really nice to watch. Especially in a bunch with well-developed animations.
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I last played Sims 3 not so long ago, so the contrast in the movements of both the animal and the rider feels good. They no longer slide across the ground like logs, and the reins are not glued tightly to their necks. Now you see how your character literally sets the direction and the horse, leaning and bending to turn or jump, reacts to the control by realistically stomping its hooves.
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The style of the game is also focused on the western type of horse riding inherent in American culture. I will not say that this is the best idea, given that many players think of the classical school when they hear the words "horse riding". I myself would prefer to see more classic elements. But it is worth considering that The Sims is originally an American story about the American dream, created by Americans. I think, against the background of numerous additions that represent various cultures of the world, it is worth leaving something for yourself. However, that doesn't excuse the fact that the game has too… No. TOO little horse equipment per se. 3 saddles, 2 bridles and several accessories, including two saddle pads. For the money the add-on costs, it should have featured some more unusual equipment. In addition, the story of Native American tribes is woven into the expansion, so why not develop this theme a little deeper, and add more historical and cultural artifacts?
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The first minutes of the game are really fun. Everything seems completely new, you want to try so many things at the same time. But this euphoria quickly passes when you understand that all improvement ends in the appearance and animations. The new discipline – barrel racing – is not impressive at all. All you can do is run in circles around the barrels. That's all. When I say circles, I mean it literally. No eights, complex tricks or at least movement in the other direction. With show jumping, or rather what was left of it, it is even worse. Instead of a chain of obstacles that could be built into an entire arena in The Sims 3, you can practice with just one small obstacle that is as high as your character's knees. At first it is interesting to watch, but then it is so depressing that training horses turns into a mortal routine.
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By the way, now your horses have as many as 4 skills. One develops the character of your pet and expands the number of interactions with it, the other 3 - endurance, jumping and agility - have almost no effect on anything. Gold medals at the first levels of competition difficulty are very easy, even if the horse's skills are minimal. And yes, all competitions are our 'favorite' and well-known rabbit holes, where you cannot even conditionally observe the development of the event. What is even more annoying is the fact that now there is practically no point in training. Unlike Sims 3, in the fourth game foals do not inherit skills from their parents, only character traits. If earlier you could breed a foal with almost 100% skills, train it quickly, win a few competitions and sell it for good money, now you have to suffer for a very long time with one horse to get at least something for it. For these reasons, I see no need to keep a mare and a stallion to develop a pedigree. It's too long, too unrewarding and terribly boring. Considering the lags, it is also dangerous for nerves.
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What is undoubtedly pleasing against the background of all these endless minuses is the mobility of horses. They no longer stomp endlessly in place when you try to interact with them, they don't need a lot of space to perform actions, and most importantly, no more ugly stalls that take up too much space. Now you have a 3x3 bedding where your horse can sleep, but which you can do without. Fortunately, instead of large, clumsy barns, you can now build luxurious stables. Another plus is that several horses can use the feeder and waterer at the same time.
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In addition, all lots have small paddocks nearby. And all areas of the town have barrels and obstacles, so you don't have to place them on your lot. It is enough to build a house and a stable when the training area is nearby. Thus, on the largest lots, you can arrange whole farms and ranches with a bunch of animals.
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Speaking of animals, I can't say much about goats and sheep. Yes, they are cute. But like the rest of the livestock, they have a more decorative function, if you, like me, don't really like to dig around with all this craftable stuff. They are not always friendly, they can butt and do not want your attention. Given that we already have rabbits that can help you in the garden, I think goats and sheep could come up with more interesting roles. If you have too many decorative animals, then taking care of them is a nightmare. Fortunately, the ranch hand you can hire is great at their job. In addition to taking care of the animals, they tend the garden, can do things and take care of the animals from Cottage Living. However, sometimes there are weird lags where they idle instead of leaving the lot when the job is done, or quits without notification and you have to hire them again.
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Overall I like the new expansion pack. It adds long-awaited new experiences to the routine of Sims' lives. But as with all add-ons for The Sims 4, Horse Ranch is fun right up until you've tried all the features of the set. A week later, I no longer feel a burning desire to return to my ranch, because I know that nothing new or interesting awaits me. Rather the opposite: endless bugs, simulation problems and sheep that hate me. Undoubtedly, if you are crazy about horses and Horse Ranch was a long-awaited addition for you, it is worth your attention. After all, where EA has screwed up, there will always be talented creators and their mods. If horses sound empty to you, I don't think Horse Ranch will be able to dilute your routine for long. In any case, this add-on is not worth its full price, and despite the good idea that players have been waiting for, it is another heartless DLC that openly encroaches on our wallets like never before.
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I think at this point I like the scale of the game more, which the new expansion pack adds to the game, which makes its world feel less closed. My sims can sit in the pond while the horses walk in the pasture and the little goats sleep under their feet.
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blackprivilege · 9 months
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[ID: Two Sims 4 screenshots. Image 1 is of Luís, a brown skin Black sim petting the face of Silver, their brown horse. Edited into the image is a pop up for victory in the Western Pleasure horse competition that reads: “A relaxed Horse s a winning Horse! Your gentle touch and finesse bested the competition in the Beginner Division! No one can deny the excellent teamwork between you and your Horse. Time to pony up for the next level!” with the place being gold and price being $300. Image 2 is a first place trophy plaque on a wall. (End ID).]
First ever horse competition was a success 🐎
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linorachas · 1 year
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*chuckles*
One more poly STAY here, the one with Bin and "Marry me" ask.☺ I'm Yulia (or Julia, if you prefer it Western) or Gro.☺
Well, I also have huge brainrot about polyamorous fic with ot8 for three months right now, and it's kind of magic reality AU, where fem!reader is STAY and have unusual powers, so to say. Not like she is Wonder Woman or Hermione, but more on urban witch and urban fairytales side.
The story begins at New Year Night (because I'm a sucker for winter holidays miracles). Reader is in relationships with another urban wizard, who shares with her with his abilities as a gift, but a new appearance and powers are her choice and hers only and unlimited money, because it's self insert Mary Sue, basically, and who I am to deny it and also it's always been her lifetime desire, dirty secret and guilty pleasure.
She sleeps and has a dream...like in "Inception", with changing reality and such. It's her favourite place in the city, winter night, a beautiful snowfall, she finally gets what she has dreamt about and finally in peace with herself, and suddenly hears Chan's voice cautiously but curiously asking who she is. She turns around and here are our kids, all of them, looking at her with huge shock and surprise. And here it is, the second holiday miracle.🎄🎆
"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship". (c)😊
I'm sorry for such a long message but I just need to share these thoughts with somebody who understands and shares the same kinks preferences.😅
I don't want to be a burden to you and others with this story and possible quantity of my requests, so if it's not OK, just say and I'll try to hold on this delulu mode.😅🥺
(Also, a moment: I'd like to send a gratitude but Kofi, Paypal, Patreon, Carrd and others are blocked in my country, because...reasons. So...may be a Boosty account? It has English language, and I've seen Sims 4 modders using it. But it's just an idea, you're completely free to refuse, of course).
hello yulia!! that's such a cool elegant and unique name :o
and waaaaah, i think that's a beautiful premise!!!! very curious as to why it's a dirty secret omg.... what are the kids doing at her favorite place... will they go on adventures... what about the bf MSKZKCJDS
but yes alas i am so stumped with requests m i haven't even made a dent i think so i cannot take this in ;-; but also.... i feel like i wouldn't do it justice though? like you've been thinking about it for three months already... is it ok to ask why u haven't started writing it yourself? :o i just really feel like you'd do a great job of bringing this premise to life!!!!
and AAAAA thank u so much 🥹 unfortunately i tried making a Boosty acc but couldn't link my bank acc 😞 thank you so much though i really appreciate the thought 😞😞❤️❤️❤️
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myanimerecs · 5 years
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Tags Masterlist
Here’s all the tags I use for your browsing pleasure. I didn’t realise how many there were until I typed them all out 😅
Ratings:
1/3, 2/3, 3/3 
Adaption:
Game, Light Novel, Live Action, Manga, Novel, Original Work, Song, Visual Novel
Categories:
15th Century, 16th Century, 19th Century
Abstract, Acting, Action, Adult Couple, Adventure, Afterlife, Age Gap, Age Transformation, Aging, Alcohol, Aliens, All Boys School, All Girls School, America, Amusement Park, Androids, Androphobia, Angels, Animal Abuse, Animal Characteristics, Animal Protagonist, Anime Industry, Apartment Life, Apprenticeship, Archery, Arranged Marriage, Art, Assassins, Astronomy, Autobiography, Aviation
Badminton, Bar, Baseball, Basketball, Battle Royale, Bears, Biography, Birds, Blackmail, Board Games, Boarding House, Boarding School, Bodyguards, Body Sharing, Body Swapping, Bookstore, Boss Employee Relationship, Bounty Hunters, Buddhism, Bullying, Butlers
Cafe, Cannibalism, Card Battles, Cars, Cats, Cheats, Chibi, Childcare, Childhood Friends, Childhood Promise, Chinese, Christianity, Christmas, Circus, Classical Music, Club, Cohabitation, College, Comedy, Coming of Age, Conspiracy, Contemporary Fantasy, Convenience Store, Cooking, Countryside, Criminals, Crossdressing, Crossover, Crude, Curse, Cyberpunk, Cyborgs,   Cycling
Dancing, Dark Comedy, Dark Fantasy, Debt, Delinquents, Dementia, Demon, Demon King, Desert, Detective, Doujinshi Industry, Dragons, Drama, Dream World, Drug Use, Dungeon, Dystopia
E/cchi, Educational, Emotional Abuse, England, Environmental, Episodic, Europe
Fake Romance, Family Life, Fantasy, Fashion, Fated Lovers, Feudal Japan, Fishing, Food, Food Protagonist, Forest, Fourth Wall Break, France, Fujoshi
Gag, Gambling, Game, Gangs, Gender Bender, Ghosts, God Human Relationship, Gods, Guilds, Gunfights, Guns, Gymnastics
Hacking, Hamster, Hand to Hand Combat, H/arem, Hell, High Stakes, Historical, Horror, Hosts, Hotel/Inn, Human Experimentation
Ice Skating, Idol, Illness, Inheritance, Insects, Isekai, Island, Isolated Society, Iyashikei
Japanese Mythology, Josei, Jungle
Kids, Kendo, Korean
Lawyers, LGBT, Library, Lifestyle Change, Loneliness, Love Confession, Love Triangle
Magic, Magical Girl, Maid, Manga Industry, Mansion, Married Life, Martial Arts, Master Servant Relationship, Mature Romance, Mature Themes, Mecha, Medical, Medieval, Melancholy, Memory Loss, Mercenaries, Mermaids, Middle Eastern, Military, Mind Games, MMORPG, Monster Girls, Monsters, Motorcycle, Mountain Climbing, Music, Mysterious Shop, Mystery
Neighbours, Newly Co Ed School, Ninja, No Dialogue, Norse Mythology, Novel Industry, N/udity, Nurses
Ocean, Opposites Attract, Orphans, Otaku, Outside World, Overpowered Character
Pandemic, Parody, Pets, Photography, Physical Abuse, Pigs, Pirates, Play or Die, Police, Political, Post Apocalyptic, Poverty, Prehistoric, Prison, Promotional, Prophecy, Proxy Battles, Psychic Powers, Psychological, Psychopaths, PVE, PVP
Rabbits, Racing, Rebellion, Recipes, Reincarnation, Religion, Restaurant, Revenge, Reverse H/arem, Rivalries, Robots, Rock Music, Romance, Rom Com, Roommates, Royalty, RPG, Rugby
Samurai, Sanrio, Satire, School, Sci Fi, Secret Identity, Seinen, Senpai Kouhai Relationship, Serial Killers, S/exual Abuse, S/exual Content, Shinigami, Shoujo, Shoujo Ai, Shounen, Shounen Ai, Showbiz, Siblings, Slapstick, Slice of Life, Soccer, Social Gap, Social Media, Space, Sports, Steampunk, Student Council, Student Teacher Relationship, Sudden Girlfriend Appearance, Suicide, Sumo Wrestling, Superheroes, Supernatural, Superpowers, Survival, Swimming, Swordplay
Teaching, Tennis, Terrorism, The Great Outdoors, Thieves, Thriller, Time Travel, Tourism, Tournaments, Track and Field, Trains, Transfer Student, Trapped in a Game 
Unrequited Love, Urban Fantasy, Urban Legend
Vampire, Vigilantes, Violence, Virtual Reality, Voice Acting, Volleyball
War, Weak to Strong, Werewolves, Western, Work Life, Wrestling, Writers, WWII
Xianxia
Yakuza, Y/aoi, Youkai, Yuri
Zombies, Zoo
Game Only Tags:
Atomospheric, Choices Matter, Cute, Dark, Dating Sim, Female Protagonist, First Person, Free to Play, Gore, Indie, Interactive Fiction, Male Protagonist, Multiple Endings, Otome, Simulation, Single Player, Story Rich, Strategy, Text, Visual Novel
Series:
Fate, Persona, Tales Of, This Boy
Type:
Advertisement, Movie, Music Video, ONA, OVA, Special
No. of Seasons:
1 Season, 2 Seasons, 3 Seasons, 4 Seasons, 5 Seasons, 6 Seasons, 7 Seasons, 8 Seasons, 9 Seasons, 10 Seasons, 11 Seasons, 12 Seasons, 13 Seasons
No. of Episodes:
1-6, 7-13, 14-26, 27-35, 36-50, 51-75, 76-99, 100-199, 200-299, 300-399, 400-499, 500-599, 600-699, 700-799, 800-899, 900-999
So I tried to add links to these but apparently tags with a ‘-’ in them makes them unsearchable in a browser. They show up if you click the tags on mobile though so 🤷‍♀️ 
Length:
Short (1 - 19 eps), Medium (20 - 50 eps), Long (51 - 99 eps), Lengthy (100+ eps)
Other:
Anime Recs, Cartoon Recs, Game Recs, Ongoing, Short Episodes
Random:
Asks, Edit, Fanart, Figma, Figure, Funny, Gif, Gifset, Nendoroid, Not Anime, Photo, Photo Set, Seasonal Anime, Shitpost, Text Post, Video
Just a word of warning that some of the later tags may not show all the entries that have them, for example Gintama doesn’t show up in the lengthy series tag despite being tagged as such. For some reason tumblr only allows the first 20 to be searchable so keep that in mind. 
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dailytechnologynews · 5 years
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6 Years Later - Reviewing My Build's Successes and Failures At 30,000 Hours of Uptime
So here it is, folks. The 4 grand, big brand, first hand grandstand on an often-neglected topic – what to expect of your machine after years of hard use. Listed below is the encased case I'll be studying for this piece. Components that look like this are in the machine currently. Components that look like this were replaced with upgrades. Components that look like this failed in service.
Type Item Price CPU Intel - Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor $230 CPU Cooler Noctua - NH-D14 64.95 CFM CPU Cooler $74.95 @ Amazon Motherboard Asus - Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ~$180 Memory Mushkin - Redline 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ~$100? Upgraded Memory El Cheapo Nemix 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $150.00 Storage Samsung - 840 Series 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ~$120? Storage Seagate - Barracuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $58.49 @ OutletPC Replacement Storage Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $119.16 @ OutletPC Video Card Asus - GeForce GTX 780 3 GB DirectCU II Video Card $650 Upgraded Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING ACX 3.0 ~$650 Replacement Video Card EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 XC ULTRA GAMING $0 Case Fractal Design - Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ~$100 Power Supply Fractal Design - Newton R3 600 W 80+ Platinum Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ~$100 Optical Drive Asus - DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer $21.39 @ OutletPC Operating System Microsoft - Windows 8 OEM 64-bit ~$100 Operating System Microsoft - Windows 10 64-bit $0 Case Fan Fractal Design - FD-FAN-SSR2-140 66 CFM 140mm Fan $13.89 @ SuperBiiz Monitor Asus - VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $246.00 @ Amazon Monitor Asus - VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $246.00 @ Amazon Upgraded Monitor LG - 34UM95 34.0" 3440x1440 60 Hz Monitor $750.00 Total ~$4,000 Generated by PCPartPicker
As you can tell I had two failures, both of them pretty major. I'll cover them a little farther down.
Starting off, these are the goals I had in mind when building this machine: First and foremost, I wanted the best performance in flight simulators and CAD/CAM software that I could justify spending for. I wanted perfect snappiness in Windows, MS Office, and web browsers. Second, I wanted longevity. Third, silence. I'd say this build achieved all of those things... but I have a few warnings for people looking to build a rig with a similar mindset.
I had to make multiple upgrades to the machine for it to keep up with the expanding RAM, VRAM, and storage requirements as sims like DCS got extra content and released updates with power-hungry graphics improvements. Also I may have purchased a much larger monitor and a VR headset... sorry 780.
If you have to skimp on things, don't skimp on the CPU, motherboard, or PSU. Although I have had the urge to get an M.2 SSD and upgrade my CPU for some time now (although really it's still keeping up perfectly fine), the fact that my current motherboard and RAM will also need to be replaced makes that unjustifiable. At this moment, for me to upgrade to a i7-8700k and an M.2 without losing RAM would cost about $1,200. Totally out of the ballpark.
Expect to have failures and do maintenance. I was lucky and had no DOA parts in the build, and the thing ran absolutely flawlessly for years. However about 5 years into the life of the machine, the 1TB storage drive suffered a soft failure. I noticed obvious performance issues, and with drive health monitoring software open I watched it slowly die as I attempted to transfer all the files I wanted elsewhere. I got everything important, but shit. You know the saying that while SSDs have a built-in service life, HDDs either fail within the first couple years or last until obsolescence? Ahhh... not in my experience. Anything I build from now on will probably be all-SSD.
(3 cont'd) As for the 1080 that died, that was much more dramatic. I'm flying along in the sublime DCS F/A-18C recreating Mongo's MiG-21 shootdown in the Gulf War when all at once the computer instantly powers off with a pop and the screen goes black. I'm thinking "...power outage?" until I smell it – something let the smoke out. After a postmortem I decide the smell had to have come from the GPU. So I throw in the old 780 and it boots up – but no video output. Shit. Video output from the IGPU works fine though? Huh. So I try a different PCIe slot and what do you know... I'm pretty sure my 1080 fried the only 16x slot on the board. Not too big a deal to run on 8x but now I feel the machine is in its twilight years with one of the newest components in the rig failing so spectacularly and running with a damaged motherboard. Being realistic though, I won't be at all surprised if this thing will keep going another 6 years or more with an SSD change.
Warranties matter as much or more than quality. At first, I went all-in on the highest quality parts I could get without paying any attention to the warranty service. To this day I still consider the Asus 780 DCUII an incredibly well-built card. When I retrieved it to replace the blown-up 1080 I was impressed all over again with how sturdy it felt and just the quality of work Asus put into it. But all cards can fail, and if the same thing that happened to my EVGA 1080 had happened to my Asus 780... well, I'd have been shit out of both luck and $650. As it stands I'm actually getting an upgrade out of this catastrophe (albeit still being left with a dead PCIe slot).
Don't bother with watercooling, not even AIOs except in very specific use cases. It's not anywhere close to being worth the headache for the vast majority of people going that route. The amount of additional maintenance and attention required to keep a watercooled rig going strong for so many years is way more than you're going to want to do. I know you're pretty into the hardware side of your computer now, but just trust me. You're going to be a substantially different person in 5 years, most likely one that wants a machine that just works without any doubts about water leaks, water line contamination, pumps dying, etc.
Shit's expensive, yo. Yes I know I didn't do my wallet any favors here, but just be aware that if you want to maintain a top-shelf rig for many years to come, get ready to shell out many thousands too. It's not a one-and-done purchase, even if you can handle falling behind the state of the art. I didn't even list all of my peripherals here. In addition to all of this I've also got a UPS, a Das Keyboard 4, monitor stand for the 34UM95 and an Ergotron arm mount for the VG248QEs, flight sim peripherals, headphones, DAC, and more. Plus power bills I've honestly got no clue how much this thing has cost me in total. At least $5.5k. Was it worth it? Oh fuck yeah it was worth it. But I'm not exactly on a tight budget here... don't stretch yourself for something that is ultimately probably going to serve as much as a distraction from responsibility as it will a tool for bettering your life. It undeniably is the latter... but you don't need to spend nearly as much if you just want a productivity machine.
What would I have done differently with the initial build? Probably nothing. I probably should have gone all-SSD a year or two ago but that's fine. In the near future I'll just replace the OS drive and add a storage SSD. My machine has been an absolute pleasure to own, a dream come true after years of the shitty family computer (even by 90s standards) and countless craptops. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
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nicartph · 7 years
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Thailand Kabayan
Sawadeekrap!
Thailand: The Land of Smiles has been the tourist spot destination of most of the expats around the globe. It’s award and ranking recognitions every year could explicitly define the kind of lifestyle, livelihood, and tourism to be explored in Thailand.This year, Thailand, in general, has been yet again recognized as the 3rd  world’s best cities (Chang Mai), 1st in best countries to start a business,  27th world’s most competitive nation, 4th world’s best fresh market, 1st in the least unhappy country and much more. ( http://www.thailandtoday.in.th/culture-and-society/ThailandAward-Rankings ). 
Thailand has a lot to offer to every expat visiting the country that fits their budget, interest, fun, and leisure experience. It’s friendly, safe and crowded city in Bangkok, the aesthetically maintained ancient cultural temples, palaces and visual form of arts, its authentic and apologetic Thai cuisine, and relaxing islands and beaches await you. To top it all, the low-cost shopping experience and the Thai (local) itself add up to the total “BEST VACATION XP EVER”.
Why visiting Thailand? The hype of promoting the tourism in Thailand is not under nor over rated. Most the blogs and vlogs you’ll get across are accurate. Why Filipinos should go and have it experienced despite the fact we have our own Philippine pride to explore, to begin with.  Though, yes resemblance is likely but I am telling you, It is worth the visit. #OnlyinThailand.
So let me go ahead with the reasons why you kabayans need to travel and experience Land of smiles- Thailand.
1. Monetary Conversion.  By far, Pinoy traveler does a budget type expenditure with the quality worth experience. You have nothing to worry! The exchange rate of Baht to Peso (VV) is almost similar so conversion is not much of a big deal. From flight ticket especially when you are coming from Manila where you can have promo fare ticket- if you're lucky enough. The foods, transports, hotel, shopping item are bloody cheap. Kabayan from other parts of the world may have a leverage on this regards. A dollar equates to 33 baht and a dirham is 6.9 bahts.
TIP: Make your own itinerary as against to getting a tour package. It’ll be relatively cheaper and you have your whole time managed.Don't be afraid to commute and explore the beautiful city of Bangkok.Also, exchange your money outside of the airport as the rate is greater than inside.
2. Thai / Local People.  Thais are genuinely happy, humble, and kind creatures. They will patiently stop and wait until your selfie taking gets over, let you go ahead on the train and escalator respectfully without being physically charge, bow and say thank you for every action done with them and most importantly won't steal nor touch any of your left valuable in any places thus safety is my next point. 
TIP:  They’re skeptically unapproachable as they aren't English speaking people. But that doesn't make them less of a person. As a matter of fact, they try to communicate with a minimal English word and a lot of hand gestures.  Learn basic Thai phrases especially the difference of KRAP and KAH in conversing. 
3. Safety.  Surprise to know that amongst the Asian countries Thailand is one of the safe places to travel. Pickpocketing, physical charging and groping especially in crowded places,  and holdapping do not exist in here ( or with very less case / controlled ). I once witnessed a lost cell phone in Wat Pho on a chair and nobody is touching it until the owner came back after some time to collect it. 
TIP: Though claiming it’s safe, a scammer is inevitable. Be always street smart enough to identify pricey tuk-tuk ride.
4.Tour Friendly. All transport means from a tuk-tuk,  bus, taxi, and the sky train BTS are amicably commendable, self-directed, reasonably cheap ( especially taxi) and easy access and to understand. The idea of you traveling alone around the city is possible and is recommended. 
TIP:  These are worth trying. Having a map from the airport or from your hotel reception is essential and a must. Also, getting a local sim card with internet data is equally important. DTAC  sim with  7 days data, 4G service for 299 baht is my suggestion. 
5. Visual arts.  If you’re a kind of traveler that dwells into the baroquely intrinsic design of the sculpture, painting, and architecture, then Thailand is for you. From ancient relics, preserved arts to modern are all eyes watery creation of arts that you can see anywhere in Bangkok.  Ayutthaya is a place where you can find the olden days relics and temples. Grand Palace is the preserved and maintained place of excellent sculpture, painting, and architecture to go to.  The Chatuchak Market exhibits a variety of visual arts coming from different part of the worlds to look into and purchase. 
TIP:  Read a chunk of information from Google about the historical form of visual arts you’ll be visiting especially the famous ones to be guided on the etiquette it entails. “Buddha is not an attraction, respect is common sense”
 6. Resto Bar. Khao San Road is the perfect place to hang out and chill. Apart from the locals, there’s a great chance for you to get along with the other tourist, especially western people. Ambiance, Food specialties, and gimmick differ one bar to another. Pat Pong in Sala Daeng BTS exhibits a different kind of hang out places for the people who love sexy pleasure activity.
TIP: As early as 4 pm Khao San is ready for a party drink. Try to come early so to avoid home time late jam. In Patpong, most of the almost naked entertainers are ladyboy. Be cautious. 
7. Selfie Taking.  Who’s not fond of taking pictures? Thailand is conducive for a selfie and/or blog purpose pictures. Temple, Places, and Buddha sculptures are totally not a question. Be it in the street,  public utility vehicles,  crowded mall, you will still find your perfect angle as you aren't worried whether you’ll get your mobile lost or stolen upon taking a shot. The entire city is SAFE for this activity. As a matter of fact,  Most locals tend to stop while getting across to your place just to give you space for taking a selfie. 
TIP:  Be sensitive in taking pictures in the religious places that you’ll be visiting. Always follow the not allowed photo sign in place if there’s any. Respect.
8.Tourist Galore. The idea of being a foreigner in this land surrounded by other expats especially if it's white men make you feel freer and wander. You won't feel alienated touring around downtown as the presence of the many others tourist is felt more. If given a chance, try to sit down with them have a small talk, and enjoy everybody’s company, it’ll improve your communication and people smart skills.
TIP: Be extra careful with other ethnicities as they might misinterpret your kindness. Also, make yourself ready seeing a white foreigner with a local woman or with a lady boy along with them. It’s completely normal in here.
9. Food.   It literally everywhere! No starve moment when you’re in Thailand. Every street has its food cart to offer and every stop light has 7-11 mart. In shopping mall and religious places, there’s back to back eatery and restaurant available. The price of all kind of foods, from native street foods and delicacies, sweetened products to the steak restaurant in the mall are bloody affordable.
TIP:  Try the only in Thailand authentic foods. It’s worth it. just don't forget your antihistamine tablet for your food allergy (if there’s any). Like in my case I am allergic to sea food, so I am extra careful especially while eating my fave Padthai. 
10.Shopping. Bangkok is a trend setter in fashion thus shopping in here is also becoming a trend. There are ways for you to enjoy a shopping spree with your limited budget.  The night market is a must go to, the Chatuchak Weekend Market should be first to visit. MBK Center is also a place to be. Buying pasalubong in here is recommendable. 
TIP: It's okay to ask for a discount, but mostly the stated prices are already fixed. Learn the Thai phrase of saying “thank you” and  you’re welcome” 
Travel doesn't have to be expensive. The sole purpose of the entire trip is to get to know more of yourself, explore, and improve and not to mention have fun. 
Korpun Krap! 
Sharing you some photos of myself.
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Wat Mahathat @Ayutthaya
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Chao Phraya Express Boat
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The Victory Residence Suite Hotel
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In tuk-tuk
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Swimming at the hotel rooftop
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Skytrain BTS ( Bangkok Mass Transit System)
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Chatuchak Weekend Market @Mochit
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The Grand Palace
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Siam Paragon Mall
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Suvarnabhumi International Airport @ Bangkok Thailand
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Preveza – A seaside Gem famous for being Non-Pretentious
EpirusFebruary 5, 2020
Preveza
Preveza is a kind of locations in northwestern Greece, on the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf, the place you’ll be able to actually simply change off and unwind. It’s a severe bucket-list journey and is certainly one of Greece’s gems.
With a mixture of fascinating historical past and cosmopolitan pavement cafes, Preveza is a favourite getaway for many who love the seashores, the crystalline water and the languid lifestyle. The warmest months to go to Preveza are July and August, with Might and October promising some good climate too. The good month is January. 
Uncover Preveza, Greece
Attending to your ‘Island of Goals’
It’s straightforward attending to this island of desires as a result of British Airways for example, flies from London to  Preveza twice every week, arriving at Aktion Airport, Preveza after a flight of simply greater than three hours.  There there are a variety of how to achieve your vacation spot.
The most cost effective strategy to get to Preveza is by bus or automobile. You may have a look at rental automobiles and benefit from the freedom of exploring the city and surrounds in your personal time. A few of the main automobile rent firms in Preveza are Europcar, Hertz and Alamo, and also you’ll discover these automobile leases obtainable to you at Preveza Airport. 
Whenever you jet into the Preveza-Lefkas Airport, which can also be known as the Aktion Airport and which is 3km from Preveza, there may be transport available. There are bus companies that depart for Preveza and Lefkas in addition to taxis to whisk you to your lodge. These door-to-door taxi companies get you safely and swiftly to your vacation spot with out the stress of you navigating unfamiliar roads with a rental automobile. 
The bus service is operated by KTEL Prevezas and the bus will depart from the Athens station. You purchase a ticket to the bus station and as soon as on the bus station you purchase your bus ticket to Preveza. Every bus-parking-space has an indication indicating the vacation spot the bus is headed to. The bus journey from Athens to Preveza can final some 6 hours. 
Do you know there may be additionally an undersea tunnel? It was accomplished in 2002 and it connects an space generally known as Aktio to Preveza. The advantage of this Aktio–Preveza Undersea Tunnel is it’s a mandatory little bit of infrastructure that serves an underdeveloped space and shortens the journey distance between the 2 sides of the gulf. Up till the time the undersea tunnel was constructed, one needed to depend on a ferry.
Preveza – your Gateway to Lefkada
Your journey doesn’t finish whenever you attain Preveza although as a result of it’s truly the gateway to the island of Lefkada.  Lefkada is simply 14km away from Preveza, however in case you journey by street, the gap is simply over 25km. Many vacationers rent a automobile on the airport and drive from Preveza to Lefkáda which is a visit of about  25 minutes. The buses take barely longer however they depart Preveza each three hours.  
Being Linked in Preveza
Most individuals use cell telephones in Preveza, however in case you don’t have a cellphone otherwise you’ve misplaced yours, you’ll nonetheless discover a number of public telephones in areas equivalent to plazas and the airport. If it’s good to use certainly one of these telephones, the world code – 26820 – should first be used to make a name. 
In Greece, there are a variety of cell service suppliers with Vodafone, Wind, and Cosmote being the extra acquainted suppliers. All of them supply 4G connectivity in addition to pay-as-you-talk companies. You should purchase a chargeable SIM card and get your personal cell quantity.
Preveza – It’s Significantly extra Inexpensive
Preveza is probably not probably the most developed vacationer city on this area equivalent to what Parga is, however it’s shortly getting a reputation for itself. And the excellent news is that it’s barely cheaper than different cities, even Lefkada. 
Preveza is thought to be a paradisiacal escape for individuals in search of a peaceable tropical Greek island expertise however who wish to escape the busier commercialized Greek resorts.
It’s acquired every little thing that vacationers search for –  these enchanting winding cobbled streets stuffed with fascinating retailers in addition to pleasant cafes shaded by vines and taverns.
The Meals – Attention-grabbing Concepts and Flavors in your Tastebuds
After all, to say that  Greek meals is great is an understatement, and the meals in Preveza in addition to wherever else in Greece is called a few of the greatest meals on this planet, catering for all dietary necessities.
You’ll grow to be conversant in the scrumptious Greek salad or choriatiki with nearly each meal. Recent tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese are served and wherever you eat, eating places will serve vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper with the salad. 
There are improbable fish dishes to be relished and you’ll definitely get to know Saganaki, an appetizer of fried cheese. Scrumptious Greek meatballs or keftethes served with creamy sauce may have you licking off your fingers and utilizing your pita bread to wipe up each tasty morsel. These meatballs are served with basmati rice and Greek feta salad.
Rebetiko Steki – the very best meals within the area..
Rebetiko Steki is certainly one of these great cozy taverns tucked away in these slender streets of Preveza. It’s a spot the place you’ll be able to take in the cultures and traditions of the Greek individuals. The proprietor Kostantinos is thought for offering company with a heat, welcoming expertise and guarantees you genuine Greek delicacies in a casual, lighthearted ambiance. 
Shrimp saganaki goes completely with Ouzo
This pleasant eating-place is well-known and guests and locals come to this most superior place to get pleasure from a gastronomic getaway that’ll delight your style buds. He and his staff have at all times taken observe of what individuals wish to eat, and due to this, the place is a favourite with locals and guests. You may pattern some previous favourite dishes or strive some great new creations.
 The meals is superb and fairly priced too. Rebetiko Steki is a must-visit, even on a wet day as a result of then there’s a welcoming fireplace to cheer and to heat.
  Sightseeing Delights 
Agios Haralambos Temple 
Holidaymakers with an curiosity in issues cultural will discover one thing to go well with their tastes. The gorgeous temple of Agios Haralambos is among the metropolis’s most opulent church buildings, constructed through the 18th century. Not solely is the church spectacular, however guests, and significantly artwork lovers, will have the ability to admire the distinctive work inside. 
The Archaeological Website of Nikopolis 
Spanning over the world of 900 acres, the Archaeological website of Nikopolis is positioned 10 kilometres from Preveza. One of many best naval battles came about on the Amvrakikos gulf in 31 B.C which put an finish to the roman civil battle, altering the course of historical past of the Roman Empire. In commemoration of his victory, Octavian Augustus based town of Nikopoli which grew to become the centre of Greek civilisation  in addition to the assembly level between the japanese and western world.
It’s right here that the native video games of Acarnanians came about, the Aktia Pageant came about each 4 years and was equal to the Olympic Video games. 
The Paragaea Olive Oil Manufacturing facility
Who doesn’t love the great wines, feta cheese and olive oil from Greece? It’s why you see so many Greek houses constructed round olive timber. Olive oil is a part of Greek tradition and the additional virgin olive oil is harvested on the finish of October. You may be a part of a guided tour of the Paragaea Olive oil manufacturing unit the place you’ll be able to pattern the oil and likewise purchase a bottle or two. The superb workers are clued up about all of the completely different oils and can reply all of your questions. 
Acheron River 
Preveza has a lot to supply the vacationer in search of a fun-filled time. Many guests head to the attractive Acheron River. What a spectacular piece of nature that is, with the river masking a distance of  64 km and flowing by means of a slender canyon. 
Have your digital camera prepared due to the sheer fantastic thing about the place. The mouth of the river is within the village of Ammoudia and there are possibilities for boat cruises. You can too put on some sturdy rubber sneakers and hike-cum-swim up the river. What nicer strategy to expertise the outside than to eat contemporary fish from the river? This you are able to do whenever you sit outdoors at one of many many inviting taverns alongside the river. 
Lake Ziros
Preveza prefecture is the best place to soak up completely different features of nature. Have a look at Lake Ziros for example, a wanted vacation spot for many who love the outside.The fantastic thing about the place attracts many birds and small animals. This main attraction affords a lot for the kayaking fanatic and this can be a splendid means to soak up the fantastic thing about the place. The lake is about 1000 m, it’s width is about 500 m huge and its depth greater than 25 m. You may’t discover a extra pretty place for enjoyable walks. 
Expertise Wild Dolphins
Through the Summer time months, the Ambracian Gulf on the Ionian Coast may be entered by means of the slender channel main as much as Preveza and into the gulf.  Not solely does the world have fascinating historical past, however as you progress into the wetland of Amvrakikos Gulf, a nationwide park and  ecosystem, you come into the territory of beautiful bottlenose dolphins. What enjoyable it may be after they playfully come proper as much as the boat. You’re additionally prone to see turtles in addition to many fowl species and get the possibility to swim and snorkel.
 The Seashores of Preveza
Preveza has great stretches of seaside that are widespread with sun-worshippers, swimmers and people excited by water sports activities. All of the seashores of Preveza are awarded with blue flags! There are additionally coves and caves to discover and great locations to cease and take within the great views of the ocean. 
Vrachos – Loutsa Seaside
In season, Vrachos – Loutsa Seaside is a buzz of exercise and beachgoers love that the sunbeds and parasols can be utilized freed from cost. Additionally, there are waiters that come onto the seaside and you may order snacks and drinks. It’s a sexy seaside and the paved street that runs alongside the seaside is lined with eating places, lodges and cafes. 
Monolithi Seaside
Monolithi Seaside feels prefer it’s a spot the place the enjoyable by no means units. It’s simply 8km from Preveza and is thought for its glowing blue water, inviting you to dive proper in.  There are many seaside bars, loads of facilities and trendy infrastructure to make sure beachgoers may be comfy and glad the complete day.  The seaside is lengthy and it additionally has a street working subsequent to it with bars, eating places and cafes. There are specific areas of the seaside which have lifeguards on obligation.
Colourful Festivals of Preveza
Sardine Pageant
The individuals of Preveza have an fascinating custom – this sardine competition takes place annually – normally through the first week of August as a part of the completely different cultural festivities of the Nikopolia. Hundreds of individuals flock to the Agios Andreas Fort the place you may get the possibility to have free helpings of grilled sardines and wine. If that’s not purpose for a lot rejoicing, there may be additionally dwell music and dancing. This occasion is a spotlight on the Preveza calendar. 
Jazz Pageant 
Lovers of jazz music can be blown away with the extremely skilled jazz music performed by chosen company from different European nations. The competition, held over the past days of Might and into the primary few days of June guarantees a number of days of jazz music magic. It began out in 2003 and over time, the high-quality jazz music has simply been getting higher and higher. A few of the names which have featured embody Cristina Villalonga, Eric Burdon, Goran Bregovic, Wim Mertens, Stranglers, Marina Satti and lots of others. 
The place to Keep in Preveza
  Preveza is chock full of fantastic lodging choices and guests can be spoilt for alternative in relation to selecting a trendy place to remain.
Dioni Boutique Resort
Fashionable and cozy, well-positioned within the historic heart of Preveza and near Kyani Akti seaside, the 4-star Dioni Boutique Resort is filled with delights for you. The lodge’s luxurious rooms and suites are assured to please. For starters, it’s an environmentally-friendly lodge and it’s also licensed by ‘Greek Breakfast’ for its nutritious breakfasts. The lodge comes full of a number of helpful options, services and companies.
  Conclusion:
Preveza is a superb stop-over for the throngs of vacationers heading to the Ionian island of Lefkada, however it additionally has its personal distinctive magic. There are such a lot of great actions and sights to see, so small surprise it’s the first prime on individuals’s ‘Greek journey itinerary’.  Be warned – Preveza has a lot to supply, that you just’ll end up making a ‘to not be missed checklist’ in your soon-to-be return go to. 
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DualShockers’ Favorite Games of 2019 — Rachael’s Top 10
December 31, 2019 4:00 PM EST
There were plenty of games of 2019 that I enjoyed immensely, but if I had to pick just 10, here were my favorites of the year.
As 2019 comes to a close, DualShockers and our staff are reflecting on this year’s batch of games and what were their personal highlights within the last year. Unlike the official Game of the Year 2019 awards for DualShockers, there are little-to-no-rules on our individual Top 10 posts. For instance, any game — not just 2019 releases — can be considered.
Here we are again at the end of another great gaming year. Even though we didn’t see as many huge titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man, or God of War as seen in 2018, my year has been packed full of some amazing titles regardless. Thankfully, I didn’t have to solely rely on AAA games to have a great gaming experience, as this year we saw many fantastic indies that included Untitled Goose Game, Outer Wilds, Lost Ember, My Friend Pedro, to name a few. This only goes to prove how far independent studios have come along, and how they have firmly made their mark within the gaming industry.
As a gamer, I’m very open to what I will play – which is probably a good thing in this business. As you’ll tell from my diverse list, I’m not afraid to jump into whatever piques my interest. That may be from the adorable and cutesy, to the dark and twisted underbelly of the video games universe. As much as I love experiencing all areas of gaming, there’s one factor that always calls me home, and that’s immersive storytelling. I don’t think there’s a feeling in the world like sitting back and getting completely lost within a world interwoven in an amazingly captivating narrative. Since the start of time, humans have used storytelling as a way to connect to others, to bring people closer together and how the world is right now, there couldn’t be a more apt time to continue this tradition in the games we play.
As we slide into 2020, I’m excited to uncover what’s in store for me – especially with my most anticipated game mere months away, The Last of Us Part II. But until then, allow me to share with you what has been my Top 10 games of 2019. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy to narrow it down to just 10!
10. Sayonara Wild Hearts
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a beautifully crafted piece of kit. It oozes bags of appeal and a refreshing, upbeat soundtrack that accompanied the game’s style perfectly. Other than its eye-popping visuals, the underlying story of heartbreak made this short, heart-pumping title really stand out.
I played it all in one go from start to finish and since then, I’ve been recommending gamers to give this unique and worthwhile title a try. On a side note: Queen Latifah’s voice is the epitome of ASMR.
Check out DualShockers‘ review for Sayonara Wild Hearts.
9. Divinity: Original Sin II
Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to play this game when it first released back in 2017 but when I saw that it was releasing on the Nintendo Switch, I knew that I had to play it. Divinity: Original Sin II is acclaimed to be one of the best western-style RPGs ever made, with stellar writing, voice acting, and brilliantly crafted tactical combat, and I couldn’t agree more.
The Switch’s small screen in handheld mode is perfect to get up close and personal with the bucket loads of action and endless, compelling dialogue. Divinity: Original Sin II’s emotion-wrought fantasy world really does make it one of the finest RPG games of recent years.
Check out DualShockers‘ review forDivinity: Original Sin II on Nintendo Switch.
8. Mosaic
Over the past few years, I’ve seen a rise in talking about mental health in video games. I love that we are now more open and free to discuss these issues that affect so many of us, and that developers are willing to take this on and adapt it to their games.
Mosaic offers a painstakingly realistic look under the heavy covers of depression and burnout in the workplace. I applaud that Krillbite Studio made no apologizes as they dove head-on in tackling these difficult subjects in Mosaic. Its cruelly dark and, at times, hard to play because of how authentic the main character plays out his troubles. But this is, in my opinion, when you know you’ve made a great game; when the player feels what you’re portraying.
Check out DualShockers‘ review for Mosaic (by me!).
7. Planet Zoo
When it comes to management sims, I tend to get a little overwhelmed with how much you have to do. You almost have to divide yourself into a million pieces to just stay afloat, but thankfully Planet Zoo offered much more manageable gameplay that I thoroughly enjoyed.
With its plentiful tutorials and smart UI, I spent hours taking care of all the zoo’s creatures, and who doesn’t want to care for a baby lion cub? Frontier Developments also tackled important educational and conservation topics throughout, which gave me bags of insight into each species. If you’re looking for a management sim that won’t take hours just to know what you’re supposed to be doing or kill every brain cell due to an overload of tasks, Planet Zoo may be the one for you.
Check out DualShockers‘ review for Planet Zoo by me, again.
6. My Friend Pedro
My Friend Pedro made me feel like I was actually really good at games. It made me feel like Neo from The Matrix with its slow-motion gunplay and super crazy stunts that offered one hell of an adrenaline-filled ride.
From barrel riding to swinging off chains to achieve the ultimate stunt-shot, My Friend Pedro provided me hours of entertainment. I was a bad-ass ninja on a skateboard with a talking banana; what’s not to love?
Check out DualShockers’ review for My Friend Pedro.
5. Life is Strange 2
This tale of brotherly love between Sean and Daniel Diaz begins as they try and flee America to start a new life in Mexico, and it hooked me from the get-go. Sure, it was a little slow in the beginning but it soon picked up steam and turned into a goldmine of storytelling.
What I appreciated most about Life is Strange 2 is how deeply it resonated with me in how well it addressed a lot of the current political and social issues we see in America today. Dontnod Entertainment obviously went to great lengths to make the player feel and care about what happened to these brothers, and for that, they have my respect. I’m really looking forward to knowing more about their next game, Tell Me Why – my guess is that it will be another emotionally hard-hitting adventure, and I’m totally here for that.
Check out DualShockers‘ review for the first episode of Life is Strange 2.
4. Concrete Genie
What can I say about this wholesome and charming game? I feel like it would be better to take my heart out and let it tell you, because that’s where I’ve stored everything that has touched me from this beautiful title. Concrete Genie throws you into the shoes of Ash, a young sensitive boy you loves to paint. When his town gets consumed by a dark, negative force coupled with some bullies set to make his life harder, Ash goes on an adventure where he meets the most adorable genies and together, they right so many wrongs.
Just before playing this game, I was going through a rough patch in life, so jumping into this adorably endearing title made that period much more bearable – I honestly couldn’t stop smiling throughout my entire time playing it. If you’re looking for something that will lift your spirits throughout these winter months, consider Concrete Genie. I dare you not to fall in love with Luna.
3. Luigi’s Mansion 3
I sometimes tend to lean towards games that are pretty dark and sinister, but as you can start to tell from this list – I’m trying to change that. In freshening up my game playing habits more, I found myself wanting to give Luigi’s Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch a shot and boy, am I thankful that I gave this game a chance.
There’s so much to love in the third installment of the adventure series that lets Mario’s chicken-livered twin Luigi take control. The graphics in Luigi’s Mansion 3 are a kaleidoscope of beauty that pops straight from the beginning, and in my opinion, the best graphics currently on the Nintendo Switch. Coupled with impressive animation, fun levels, and acute attention to detail, this game was an absolute pleasure to play. I honestly have never had so much fun hoovering in all my life – just ask Chrissy Teigen.
Check out DualShockers‘ review for Luigi’s Mansion 3.
2. A Plague Tale: Innocence
In case you didn’t know this about me, I love games where I must fight to stay alive, so here I am again getting sucked into a world where I have to go head-to-head with forces that wants me dead – sounds charming doesn’t it? This time I’m running from rats in this deeply somber tale of the evil that scurries in the dark, and it’s not just the rats, FYI.
What I loved most about A Plague Tale is the narrative between the two siblings, Amicia and Hugo de Rune, who are thrown into a dangerous world where all they have are each other to rely on. Amicia, who constantly has to reassure her little brother Hugo, and Hugo constantly asking a barrage of questions is so life-like that you almost forget you’re playing a video game due to how well Asobo Studio cultivated the relationship between them both. A Plague Tale: Innocence will propel you into a broken and terrifying world, but also remind you that beneath the cruelty of its environment, a deeply set unconditional love story between a brother and sister waits to be uncovered.
Check out DualShockers‘ review for A Plague Tale: Innocence by yours truly.
1. Days Gone
From its very first reveal at Sony’s E3 2016 panel, Days Gone had me hook, line and sinker. As I’ve already stated, there’s something immediately appealing to me about apocalyptic survival games, (hello, The Last of Us). Whether it’s a metaphor from my own internal struggles, I’m not sure, but what I do know is that trying to stay alive in a world that wants to swallow you whole captivates me on a whole other level.
Days Gone has a meaningful and varied narrative with just the right amount of pain, hope, and unexpected surprises to keep you glued to your seat the entire ride. Bend Studio crafted something personal and unique to them where they invited players to enter this world with an open heart and a little patience, where only then would your gaming experience really pay off in this stellar title.
The story is rich and meaty with a wide array of diverse characters you meet on your journey around Oregon’s beautiful landscapes, with countless areas you can interact with and explore. I’ve even found myself mindlessly riding my drifter bike for hours from one end of the map to the other, merely to soak in the scenery – the lakes, mountains, and forests are breathtakingly beautiful that I’ve already filled up a lot of space on my PS4 with the games built-in photo mode. Hats off to Bend Studio on this epic adventure; I can’t wait to experience what’s next from the studio.
Check out DualShockers‘ review for Days Gone by – yep you’ve guessed it.
Before you leave, I’d like to share some Honorable Mentions that didn’t quite make my top 10:
Untitled Goose Game – What a cute little asshole.
Disco Elysium – I haven’t yet finished this game but so far, I’m finding it really enjoyable with a cracking narrative.
Hearthstone – I finally dove into this online digital collectible card game at the start of 2019 and in my opinion, it’s the best card game out there.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer: this is where I go to release some pent up frustration. There’s nothing quite like finding unique ways to kill strangers online.
Death Stranding – I’m still peeing and pooping my way around this strange world. It may or may not fall into my Top 10 in 2020, but as of right now, it’s unsettling and addictive for reasons that are beyond my comprehension at present.
Check out the rest of the DualShockers staff Top 10 lists and our official Game of the Year Awards:
December 23: DualShockers Game of the Year Awards 2019 December 25: Lou Contaldi, Editor-in-Chief // Logan Moore, Managing Editor December 26: Tomas Franzese, News Editor // Ryan Meitzler, Features Editor  December 27: Mike Long, Community Manager // Scott White, Staff Writer December 28: Chris Compendio, Contributor // Mario Rivera, Video Manager // Kris Cornelisse, Staff Writer December 29: Scott Meaney, Community Director // Allisa James, Senior Staff Writer // Ben Bayliss, Senior Staff Writer December 30: Cameron Hawkins, Staff Writer // David Gill, Senior Staff Writer // Portia Lightfoot, Contributor December 31: Iyane Agossah, Senior Staff Writer // Michael Ruiz, Senior Staff Writer // Rachael Fiddis, Contributor January 1: Ricky Frech, Senior Staff Writer // Tanner Pierce, Staff Writer
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Funds Journey In Thailand: How one can Journey in Thailand With Fashion and With out Chapter
https://www.reviewape.com/?p=30761 Funds Journey In Thailand: How one can Journey in Thailand With Fashion and With out Chapter - Thailand was my first vacationer vacation spot exterior Europe and North America. Based mostly on the sage recommendation of my Thailand-experienced mates, I used to be positive that this paradise trip could be carried out on ridiculous prices. Nonetheless, again house, I’ve discovered too late, that in my little Thailand journey I’ve spent virtually the identical amount of cash as one in every of my common surges to Europe. If solely I knew that rigorously planning your journey to Thailand can present itself in big financial savings. The next checklist contains some strong recommendation that may assist these novice Thailand guests to avoid wasting important quantities of money and nonetheless get pleasure from their trip: 1. Season selection. Touring in Thailand Islands throughout the off-season can prevent as much as 25% of the lodging prices (as much as 25$ per bungalow per evening should you select excessive normal – not luxurious – lodging). Just like many different world places which can be based mostly function seasonally; there’s a important value fluctuation throughout seasons. Not much less vital is that proven fact that the climate in Thailand is kind of nice even throughout the off-season. The temperatures’ distinction between the “sizzling season” and the “peak season” is minuscule, and throughout the “moist season” one can expertise solely a gentle occasional rain. Subsequently, in Thailand one can decrease lodging prices by avoiding the height season with out paying the worth of affected by insufferable chilly or dealing with limitless monsoon. 2. Transportation. Getting from Bangkok to your closing vacation spot in one of many Southern Islands by practice or bus as a substitute of by aircraft can prevent as much as 80$ every method. It can save you a bundle should you arrive to Bangkok Worldwide Airport within the night. On this case you save, apart from the hole between comparatively costly airfare and practice or bus ticket, the primary evening’s lodging price as effectively (40$ – 100$ per bungalow per evening in excessive normal – not luxurious – lodging). 3. Meals. In Western fashion international locations, the extra you pay to your dinner the higher it’s, so everybody could make a private resolution about getting an acceptable price – profit stability. In Thailand, and particularly within the Southern Islands it’s a lot easier: typically, the cheaper the higher. Costly eating places in Thailand Islands normally specialize on Western meals that’s neither genuine nor of superior style; a regular dinner will price you 10$ – 30$ in a restaurant of this sort. Alternatively, the dinner in an affordable restaurant with plastic chairs will price you 3$ – 8$ and it’s normally each tasty and genuine. My most disappointing Thai dinner was served in a flowery restaurant in Bangkok and had price 120$ for a pair, whereas my finest dinner was served in an affordable household restaurant in Koh Phangan. The proprietor – younger mother named Mam – ready the meal for us precisely as we wished it will be and charged us with measly 5-6$ per particular person. 4. Air Conditioning. The presence of air con in your room could make an enormous distinction in lodging charges. For instance, the identical room charges in the identical resort can range from 15$-30$ for a bungalow with a fan to 40$ – 100$ for an air-conditioned bungalow. Though selecting an air-conditioned room throughout the sizzling season (akin to March – April) is essential, should you go to Southern Thailand throughout the wet season – a bungalow with a fan can each fulfill your wants and lower your bills in additional than a half. 5. Location selection. Just like the precept held in most locations on this planet, the lodging charges in Thailand Islands rely in your location selection. The bungalow within the central seaside, near the airport or seaport stuffed with thriving nightlife will most likely be twice as costly as the identical bungalow in a distant quiet seaside. Nonetheless, accessibility is a matter within the Thailand Islands, and the taxi fares and taxi boat fares function beneath the identical principal because the lodging charges. So there’s a rule you might undertake: if you’re in search of social actions and busy nightlife- keep near the airport or seaport; in any other case make just a little effort and transfer after your arrival to a distant seaside. You’ll save as much as 60% on the lodging charges this manner. 6. Communication. It is going to most likely not come as an entire shock, however the usage of cellular telephone from exterior of Thailand could possibly be extraordinarily costly. To avoid wasting on communication prices you may both purchase a neighborhood cellular telephone with pay as you go SIM card or use the Phone & Web facilities providers. Thoughts you that the price of these providers could range. As common, should you’re calling abroad out of your resort’s workplace – it is going to be dearer than utilizing a name heart within the city. The most affordable resolution might be giving your cellphone quantity to your mates or kin abroad since each name heart has a cellphone quantity that can be utilized for calling again. 7. Value negotiation. In vacationer places in Thailand negotiation is a necessity or a lifestyle. Likewise, within the much less touristy islands and areas value bargaining is accepted as effectively. Simply attempt it – in Thailand value negotiation is not thought-about an embarrassing habits, so you don’t have anything to lose. 8. Psychology. Though, in Thailand all the things is perceived to be cheaper than in your house nation, do not be fooled by the seemingly low costs and management your bills. Shopping for an unlimited quantity of cheap issues can actually add as much as a surprisingly giant sum of cash. Throughout my final go to to Thailand, I adopted these pointers with persistence and I used to be glad to reveal, that price range journey in Thailand could be extra than simply a cost-effective problem, it may also be pleasant. Curiously sufficient, in Thailand, the much less you spend – the nearer you get to the native genuine expertise. Journey Europe - ReviewApe - https://www.reviewape.com/?p=30761
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20 Freshest Internet Designs, December 2018
Welcome to our roundup of the very best web sites launched (or relaunched with fascinating new updates) within the final month.
Historically November is a time of last-minute launches earlier than the vacation season will get into full swing, and the final 4 weeks aren’t any exception. There’re dozens of nice ecommerce shops simply launched—we’ve included a number of of our favorites—and quite a lot of studios have up to date portfolios to allow them to hit the bottom working in 2019.
The colour pink is big proper now, and typography appears to changing into slightly braver than it has been in all through 2018. Get pleasure from!
  Purple Clay
I defy anybody to call a foodstuff that isn’t improved by the addition of sizzling sauce. Purple Clay’s sizzling sauces hail from the South, and the nice meals images on its web site, mixed with model art work, and a few inventive typography actually sells them.
  Julie Cristobal
Julie Cristobal is a Paris-based vogue stylist. Her easy web site is delivered to life with refined animation, and a colour palette that displays the shoots she’s labored on. The seamless hyperlink to the subsequent challenge on the backside every challenge is phenomenal.
  Denver & Liely
With Christmas simply across the nook, it’s the proper time to consider a seasonal tipple. No matter your poison of alternative, consuming from an aesthetic glass will make all of the distinction. Denver & Liely’s split-screen web site, showcases their distinctive glassware.
  Eduardo Nunes
The portfolio of Eduardo Nunes opens conventionally sufficient, with a press release about who he’s, with hyperlinks to his work. The place the positioning actually excels is within the frank, and confessional case research. This might be the proper designer portfolio.
  Cast by Meta
Meta is a workstation manufactured to be used by tattoo artists. Private suggestions are necessary to them, so the primary part of their homepage is split into thumbnails linking to testimonial movies. It’s an authentic and efficient method.
  Baunfire
Baunfire is a design company pitching itself to Silicon Valley. As a part of the push, it’s revealed this wonderful microsite, with enjoyable animations, and a few well-argued textual content, explaining precisely what design’s function, in locations like Silicon Valley, ought to be.
  Bitmap Typographer
Bitmap Typographer is an minimal web site that lets you design your very personal bitmap font. Click on on the letter to be designed and click on the pixels on the grid to design your individual pixel-based alphabet. When you’ve designed it, sort with it to test it out.
  Hannes Reeh
Hannes Reeh takes a democratic method to wine, believing that everybody ought to be capable of benefit from the juice of the vine. This Austrian winery presents some characterful wine, at costs anybody can afford, and its fashionable angle is embodied by the trendy web site.
  Madina Visconti
Madina Visconti’s web site opens with a bi-directional scroll, a design sample that’s changing into more and more acquainted to us. The place the positioning breaks new floor is in rejecting the standard stark white minimalism in favor of a variety of sentimental greens that add additional magnificence to the dear metals on show.
  Daniel Spatzek
Daniel Spatzek’s portfolio options an unimaginable typographic impact, because the titles of every of his tasks are bisected by the vertical grid he’s used to divide the web page. It simply goes to indicate that an authentic thought, effectively executed, can elevate a web site past its opponents.
  Saint Kate of Milwaukee
Saint Kate is an arts resort, opening within the usually under-rated metropolis of Milwaukee, in Spring 2019. The positioning makes use of daring colour and delightful typography to draw creatives, and vacationers, promoting the thought to the neighborhood earlier than the product is able to be seen.
  Diane Bonheur
Massive in Japan, Diane Bonheur pitches itself to a global clientele as the purpose at which natural meets horny. The most important promoting level of the positioning is the wonderful approach the content material animates in as you scroll, with out ever feeling gimmicky.
  Detective Moustachio
Detective Moustachio is an additive platform recreation with a plot to maintain you tapping. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a very addictive HTML5 recreation, however Detective Moustachio actually steps as much as the plate with buzzsaws, bottomless pits, and killer robots.
  Jacquemus
Jacquemus is a vogue label with a refined style. The muted colours of the gathering are repeated within the topes, and tans of its web site. The store particularly does an unimaginable job of echoing subsequent season’s merchandise. A extremely refined look.
  Human Ahead
This web site is a enjoyable, interactive, animated story for in-house workers to expertise “Human Ahead” the brand new model promise from Randstad. What’s fascinating, is that as a result of it targets a particular demographic, the designers have been capable of launch a mobile-only expertise.
  Sim Sim Falafel
Among the many quite a few advantages immigration has dropped at Germany, is the high-standard of North African quisine. Sim Sim Falafel makes use of main colours to tempt us into sampling their delicacies. The hummus tahine seems significantly scrumptious.
  Martian Flag Meeting
Curiosity in Mars has grown within the final decade; based on the Martian Flag Meeting web site we’ll be setting foot on the pink planet throughout the subsequent ten years. This web site, for a Copenhagen exhibition of proposed flags to be planted on Mars, options some unimaginable coded animation.
  Kopke
With Winter within the Northern hemisphere taking maintain, there’s little higher than an excellent port in entrance of a roaring fireplace. Kopke is the world’s oldest port home, and this web site’s interactive video tells the story of the celebrated model.
  In Reward of Shadows
One of many fascinating features of Japan, is the tradition’s capability to take a look at issues from a barely totally different perspective to Western eyes. In Reward of Shadows is artist Sai Yamazaki’s ode, to not the fantastic thing about gentle, however to the fantastic thing about its absence.
  Timepal
Embracing the colored-blob development with vigor is Timepal, a Mac app that makes the straightforward job of time-keeping, and makes it less complicated. The daring colours, and summary shapes, create a way of simplicity that’s excellent for this complete software.
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Ideas! - Sims 4 Pets
Whatever it’s going to be called, I am eagerly waiting to hear anything revolving around a Sims 4 expansion that allows us to have animal companions. A Sims 4 Pets expansion is something I think about a ton haha
With all this thinking, I have compiled a list of things I want to see put in, make a return, and ideas to be added!
Animals! - Of course dogs and cats will be making a return, but my favorite added-in pet from the Sims 3 Pets was the horse. I’d love to see them come back! I’d also love to see snakes and turtles and birds come back, as well.
Service Animals - In the Sims 2 Pets, dogs and cats were able to obtain jobs as service animals. I thought it was a really neat little idea and I missed it when the Sims 3 Pets was released. I’d love to see it make a return! It would be cool for, especially for those who have the Get to Work expansion, for the owner and pet, or even just the pet alone, to visit the hospital in the Sims 4 and help patients. It would also be cool to have an option to be a K9 police officer at the police station. The option would still be there even if you don’t have that expansion. You just wouldn’t be able to go along with your Sim and their dog or cat.
Pet Activities - I think one thing that was lacking in the previous Pets expansions was pet activities. Wouldn’t it be neat if dogs and cats could run agility courses and compete against other dogs and cats in events? Or even have little dog and cat shows for the more “snooty” pets and Sims? If horses return, I’d also like to see more disciplines. I know there was show jumping and racing, but I’d like to see dressage, barrel racing, reining, western pleasure, and cross country events included.
Pet-Related Jobs For Sims - In the Sims 3, I remember there being a career where you made money from competing with horses and such. However, I don’t remember if there was more than that, and I recall it not being super elaborate. Personally, I think it would be neat to be able to run a pet-sitting/boarding business. Sims could choose to pet-sit dogs, cats, small pets like birds, reptiles, and fish, and large animals like horses, if they come back. I also think it would be cool if there was a horse stable lot where Sims could be stable hands, or even own the business. I think a dog- and cat-walking job for teens would be neat, as well. A trainer for horses, dogs, and cats is something I’d like to see as a career option, too.
Physical Shelter - Personally, I think it would be a cool experience to be able to take your Sim family to the local animal shelter to adopt any kind of pet! Your Sims could interact with the dogs, cats, small animals, and horses to see if they are compatible and if you like the pet, and then adopt them if everything goes smoothly. Of course, if you don’t feel like going to the shelter, there should be the option to have the desired pet delivered, like in previous Pets expansions.
The World - There will most likely be a new world for the Sims 4 Pets. At least, I am hoping! I absolutely loved Appaloosa Plains from the Sims 3 Pets. It was so gorgeous, and I loved the perma-autumn type setting. It was hands down my favorite world. I personally wouldn’t mind seeing something like that again. But I am also not against seeing a world that is half bustling city, and half country!
Special Animals - Remember the unicorns in the Sims 3 Pets? It was always a goal of mine to earn the trust of the unicorn and take it in as my own. Seeing the unicorn was so rare in my game. I’d love to see it return, as well as added-in other sorts of special mythical animals. Perhaps there are different types of unicorns? Maybe there is a mythical “large” cat that lurks and stalks around, or a legendary wolf or some other type of canine?
Domestication - One of my favorite things to see in the Sims 3 Pets was the wild horses. I enjoyed making my Sims go out there and gain the trust of a horse to domesticate. I also liked finding wild snakes, birds, rodents, and turtles to bring home. Sims should also still be able to adopt strays! Maybe similar to wild horses, there are groups of wild dogs and cats that the Sims cold befriend?
Playable Pets - I thought it was fun to get to play as the pets sometimes. This is a feature I’d like to see back!
These are just some ideas I had. I’m really excited for the Sims 4 Pets, whenever it comes. There’s a lot I want to see change and be improved upon. These are just ideas and I don’t think any of them will really make it to the game, but it’s always fun to imagine! :]
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Preveza – A seaside Gem famous for being Non-Pretentious
EpirusFebruary 5, 2020
Preveza
Preveza is a kind of locations in northwestern Greece, on the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf, the place you’ll be able to actually simply change off and unwind. It’s a severe bucket-list journey and is certainly one of Greece’s gems.
With a mixture of fascinating historical past and cosmopolitan pavement cafes, Preveza is a favourite getaway for many who love the seashores, the crystalline water and the languid lifestyle. The warmest months to go to Preveza are July and August, with Might and October promising some good climate too. The good month is January. 
Uncover Preveza, Greece
Attending to your ‘Island of Goals’
It’s straightforward attending to this island of desires as a result of British Airways for example, flies from London to  Preveza twice every week, arriving at Aktion Airport, Preveza after a flight of simply greater than three hours.  There there are a variety of how to achieve your vacation spot.
The most cost effective strategy to get to Preveza is by bus or automobile. You may have a look at rental automobiles and benefit from the freedom of exploring the city and surrounds in your personal time. A few of the main automobile rent firms in Preveza are Europcar, Hertz and Alamo, and also you’ll discover these automobile leases obtainable to you at Preveza Airport. 
Whenever you jet into the Preveza-Lefkas Airport, which can also be known as the Aktion Airport and which is 3km from Preveza, there may be transport available. There are bus companies that depart for Preveza and Lefkas in addition to taxis to whisk you to your lodge. These door-to-door taxi companies get you safely and swiftly to your vacation spot with out the stress of you navigating unfamiliar roads with a rental automobile. 
The bus service is operated by KTEL Prevezas and the bus will depart from the Athens station. You purchase a ticket to the bus station and as soon as on the bus station you purchase your bus ticket to Preveza. Every bus-parking-space has an indication indicating the vacation spot the bus is headed to. The bus journey from Athens to Preveza can final some 6 hours. 
Do you know there may be additionally an undersea tunnel? It was accomplished in 2002 and it connects an space generally known as Aktio to Preveza. The advantage of this Aktio–Preveza Undersea Tunnel is it’s a mandatory little bit of infrastructure that serves an underdeveloped space and shortens the journey distance between the 2 sides of the gulf. Up till the time the undersea tunnel was constructed, one needed to depend on a ferry.
Preveza – your Gateway to Lefkada
Your journey doesn’t finish whenever you attain Preveza although as a result of it’s truly the gateway to the island of Lefkada.  Lefkada is simply 14km away from Preveza, however in case you journey by street, the gap is simply over 25km. Many vacationers rent a automobile on the airport and drive from Preveza to Lefkáda which is a visit of about  25 minutes. The buses take barely longer however they depart Preveza each three hours.  
Being Linked in Preveza
Most individuals use cell telephones in Preveza, however in case you don’t have a cellphone otherwise you’ve misplaced yours, you’ll nonetheless discover a number of public telephones in areas equivalent to plazas and the airport. If it’s good to use certainly one of these telephones, the world code – 26820 – should first be used to make a name. 
In Greece, there are a variety of cell service suppliers with Vodafone, Wind, and Cosmote being the extra acquainted suppliers. All of them supply 4G connectivity in addition to pay-as-you-talk companies. You should purchase a chargeable SIM card and get your personal cell quantity.
Preveza – It’s Significantly extra Inexpensive
Preveza is probably not probably the most developed vacationer city on this area equivalent to what Parga is, however it’s shortly getting a reputation for itself. And the excellent news is that it’s barely cheaper than different cities, even Lefkada. 
Preveza is thought to be a paradisiacal escape for individuals in search of a peaceable tropical Greek island expertise however who wish to escape the busier commercialized Greek resorts.
It’s acquired every little thing that vacationers search for –  these enchanting winding cobbled streets stuffed with fascinating retailers in addition to pleasant cafes shaded by vines and taverns.
The Meals – Attention-grabbing Concepts and Flavors in your Tastebuds
After all, to say that  Greek meals is great is an understatement, and the meals in Preveza in addition to wherever else in Greece is called a few of the greatest meals on this planet, catering for all dietary necessities.
You’ll grow to be conversant in the scrumptious Greek salad or choriatiki with nearly each meal. Recent tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese are served and wherever you eat, eating places will serve vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper with the salad. 
There are improbable fish dishes to be relished and you’ll definitely get to know Saganaki, an appetizer of fried cheese. Scrumptious Greek meatballs or keftethes served with creamy sauce may have you licking off your fingers and utilizing your pita bread to wipe up each tasty morsel. These meatballs are served with basmati rice and Greek feta salad.
Rebetiko Steki – the very best meals within the area..
Rebetiko Steki is certainly one of these great cozy taverns tucked away in these slender streets of Preveza. It’s a spot the place you’ll be able to take in the cultures and traditions of the Greek individuals. The proprietor Kostantinos is thought for offering company with a heat, welcoming expertise and guarantees you genuine Greek delicacies in a casual, lighthearted ambiance. 
Shrimp saganaki goes completely with Ouzo
This pleasant eating-place is well-known and guests and locals come to this most superior place to get pleasure from a gastronomic getaway that’ll delight your style buds. He and his staff have at all times taken observe of what individuals wish to eat, and due to this, the place is a favourite with locals and guests. You may pattern some previous favourite dishes or strive some great new creations.
 The meals is superb and fairly priced too. Rebetiko Steki is a must-visit, even on a wet day as a result of then there’s a welcoming fireplace to cheer and to heat.
  Sightseeing Delights 
Agios Haralambos Temple 
Holidaymakers with an curiosity in issues cultural will discover one thing to go well with their tastes. The gorgeous temple of Agios Haralambos is among the metropolis’s most opulent church buildings, constructed through the 18th century. Not solely is the church spectacular, however guests, and significantly artwork lovers, will have the ability to admire the distinctive work inside. 
The Archaeological Website of Nikopolis 
Spanning over the world of 900 acres, the Archaeological website of Nikopolis is positioned 10 kilometres from Preveza. One of many best naval battles came about on the Amvrakikos gulf in 31 B.C which put an finish to the roman civil battle, altering the course of historical past of the Roman Empire. In commemoration of his victory, Octavian Augustus based town of Nikopoli which grew to become the centre of Greek civilisation  in addition to the assembly level between the japanese and western world.
It’s right here that the native video games of Acarnanians came about, the Aktia Pageant came about each 4 years and was equal to the Olympic Video games. 
The Paragaea Olive Oil Manufacturing facility
Who doesn’t love the great wines, feta cheese and olive oil from Greece? It’s why you see so many Greek houses constructed round olive timber. Olive oil is a part of Greek tradition and the additional virgin olive oil is harvested on the finish of October. You may be a part of a guided tour of the Paragaea Olive oil manufacturing unit the place you’ll be able to pattern the oil and likewise purchase a bottle or two. The superb workers are clued up about all of the completely different oils and can reply all of your questions. 
Acheron River 
Preveza has a lot to supply the vacationer in search of a fun-filled time. Many guests head to the attractive Acheron River. What a spectacular piece of nature that is, with the river masking a distance of  64 km and flowing by means of a slender canyon. 
Have your digital camera prepared due to the sheer fantastic thing about the place. The mouth of the river is within the village of Ammoudia and there are possibilities for boat cruises. You can too put on some sturdy rubber sneakers and hike-cum-swim up the river. What nicer strategy to expertise the outside than to eat contemporary fish from the river? This you are able to do whenever you sit outdoors at one of many many inviting taverns alongside the river. 
Lake Ziros
Preveza prefecture is the best place to soak up completely different features of nature. Have a look at Lake Ziros for example, a wanted vacation spot for many who love the outside.The fantastic thing about the place attracts many birds and small animals. This main attraction affords a lot for the kayaking fanatic and this can be a splendid means to soak up the fantastic thing about the place. The lake is about 1000 m, it’s width is about 500 m huge and its depth greater than 25 m. You may’t discover a extra pretty place for enjoyable walks. 
Expertise Wild Dolphins
Through the Summer time months, the Ambracian Gulf on the Ionian Coast may be entered by means of the slender channel main as much as Preveza and into the gulf.  Not solely does the world have fascinating historical past, however as you progress into the wetland of Amvrakikos Gulf, a nationwide park and  ecosystem, you come into the territory of beautiful bottlenose dolphins. What enjoyable it may be after they playfully come proper as much as the boat. You’re additionally prone to see turtles in addition to many fowl species and get the possibility to swim and snorkel.
 The Seashores of Preveza
Preveza has great stretches of seaside that are widespread with sun-worshippers, swimmers and people excited by water sports activities. All of the seashores of Preveza are awarded with blue flags! There are additionally coves and caves to discover and great locations to cease and take within the great views of the ocean. 
Vrachos – Loutsa Seaside
In season, Vrachos – Loutsa Seaside is a buzz of exercise and beachgoers love that the sunbeds and parasols can be utilized freed from cost. Additionally, there are waiters that come onto the seaside and you may order snacks and drinks. It’s a sexy seaside and the paved street that runs alongside the seaside is lined with eating places, lodges and cafes. 
Monolithi Seaside
Monolithi Seaside feels prefer it’s a spot the place the enjoyable by no means units. It’s simply 8km from Preveza and is thought for its glowing blue water, inviting you to dive proper in.  There are many seaside bars, loads of facilities and trendy infrastructure to make sure beachgoers may be comfy and glad the complete day.  The seaside is lengthy and it additionally has a street working subsequent to it with bars, eating places and cafes. There are specific areas of the seaside which have lifeguards on obligation.
Colourful Festivals of Preveza
Sardine Pageant
The individuals of Preveza have an fascinating custom – this sardine competition takes place annually – normally through the first week of August as a part of the completely different cultural festivities of the Nikopolia. Hundreds of individuals flock to the Agios Andreas Fort the place you may get the possibility to have free helpings of grilled sardines and wine. If that’s not purpose for a lot rejoicing, there may be additionally dwell music and dancing. This occasion is a spotlight on the Preveza calendar. 
Jazz Pageant 
Lovers of jazz music can be blown away with the extremely skilled jazz music performed by chosen company from different European nations. The competition, held over the past days of Might and into the primary few days of June guarantees a number of days of jazz music magic. It began out in 2003 and over time, the high-quality jazz music has simply been getting higher and higher. A few of the names which have featured embody Cristina Villalonga, Eric Burdon, Goran Bregovic, Wim Mertens, Stranglers, Marina Satti and lots of others. 
The place to Keep in Preveza
  Preveza is chock full of fantastic lodging choices and guests can be spoilt for alternative in relation to selecting a trendy place to remain.
Dioni Boutique Resort
Fashionable and cozy, well-positioned within the historic heart of Preveza and near Kyani Akti seaside, the 4-star Dioni Boutique Resort is filled with delights for you. The lodge’s luxurious rooms and suites are assured to please. For starters, it’s an environmentally-friendly lodge and it’s also licensed by ‘Greek Breakfast’ for its nutritious breakfasts. The lodge comes full of a number of helpful options, services and companies.
  Conclusion:
Preveza is a superb stop-over for the throngs of vacationers heading to the Ionian island of Lefkada, however it additionally has its personal distinctive magic. There are such a lot of great actions and sights to see, so small surprise it’s the first prime on individuals’s ‘Greek journey itinerary’.  Be warned – Preveza has a lot to supply, that you just’ll end up making a ‘to not be missed checklist’ in your soon-to-be return go to. 
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Preveza – A seaside Gem famous for being Non-Pretentious
EpirusFebruary 5, 2020
Preveza
Preveza is a kind of locations in northwestern Greece, on the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf, the place you’ll be able to actually simply change off and unwind. It’s a severe bucket-list journey and is certainly one of Greece’s gems.
With a mixture of fascinating historical past and cosmopolitan pavement cafes, Preveza is a favourite getaway for many who love the seashores, the crystalline water and the languid lifestyle. The warmest months to go to Preveza are July and August, with Might and October promising some good climate too. The good month is January. 
Uncover Preveza, Greece
Attending to your ‘Island of Goals’
It’s straightforward attending to this island of desires as a result of British Airways for example, flies from London to  Preveza twice every week, arriving at Aktion Airport, Preveza after a flight of simply greater than three hours.  There there are a variety of how to achieve your vacation spot.
The most cost effective strategy to get to Preveza is by bus or automobile. You may have a look at rental automobiles and benefit from the freedom of exploring the city and surrounds in your personal time. A few of the main automobile rent firms in Preveza are Europcar, Hertz and Alamo, and also you’ll discover these automobile leases obtainable to you at Preveza Airport. 
Whenever you jet into the Preveza-Lefkas Airport, which can also be known as the Aktion Airport and which is 3km from Preveza, there may be transport available. There are bus companies that depart for Preveza and Lefkas in addition to taxis to whisk you to your lodge. These door-to-door taxi companies get you safely and swiftly to your vacation spot with out the stress of you navigating unfamiliar roads with a rental automobile. 
The bus service is operated by KTEL Prevezas and the bus will depart from the Athens station. You purchase a ticket to the bus station and as soon as on the bus station you purchase your bus ticket to Preveza. Every bus-parking-space has an indication indicating the vacation spot the bus is headed to. The bus journey from Athens to Preveza can final some 6 hours. 
Do you know there may be additionally an undersea tunnel? It was accomplished in 2002 and it connects an space generally known as Aktio to Preveza. The advantage of this Aktio–Preveza Undersea Tunnel is it’s a mandatory little bit of infrastructure that serves an underdeveloped space and shortens the journey distance between the 2 sides of the gulf. Up till the time the undersea tunnel was constructed, one needed to depend on a ferry.
Preveza – your Gateway to Lefkada
Your journey doesn’t finish whenever you attain Preveza although as a result of it’s truly the gateway to the island of Lefkada.  Lefkada is simply 14km away from Preveza, however in case you journey by street, the gap is simply over 25km. Many vacationers rent a automobile on the airport and drive from Preveza to Lefkáda which is a visit of about  25 minutes. The buses take barely longer however they depart Preveza each three hours.  
Being Linked in Preveza
Most individuals use cell telephones in Preveza, however in case you don’t have a cellphone otherwise you’ve misplaced yours, you’ll nonetheless discover a number of public telephones in areas equivalent to plazas and the airport. If it’s good to use certainly one of these telephones, the world code – 26820 – should first be used to make a name. 
In Greece, there are a variety of cell service suppliers with Vodafone, Wind, and Cosmote being the extra acquainted suppliers. All of them supply 4G connectivity in addition to pay-as-you-talk companies. You should purchase a chargeable SIM card and get your personal cell quantity.
Preveza – It’s Significantly extra Inexpensive
Preveza is probably not probably the most developed vacationer city on this area equivalent to what Parga is, however it’s shortly getting a reputation for itself. And the excellent news is that it’s barely cheaper than different cities, even Lefkada. 
Preveza is thought to be a paradisiacal escape for individuals in search of a peaceable tropical Greek island expertise however who wish to escape the busier commercialized Greek resorts.
It’s acquired every little thing that vacationers search for –  these enchanting winding cobbled streets stuffed with fascinating retailers in addition to pleasant cafes shaded by vines and taverns.
The Meals – Attention-grabbing Concepts and Flavors in your Tastebuds
After all, to say that  Greek meals is great is an understatement, and the meals in Preveza in addition to wherever else in Greece is called a few of the greatest meals on this planet, catering for all dietary necessities.
You’ll grow to be conversant in the scrumptious Greek salad or choriatiki with nearly each meal. Recent tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese are served and wherever you eat, eating places will serve vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper with the salad. 
There are improbable fish dishes to be relished and you’ll definitely get to know Saganaki, an appetizer of fried cheese. Scrumptious Greek meatballs or keftethes served with creamy sauce may have you licking off your fingers and utilizing your pita bread to wipe up each tasty morsel. These meatballs are served with basmati rice and Greek feta salad.
Rebetiko Steki – the very best meals within the area..
Rebetiko Steki is certainly one of these great cozy taverns tucked away in these slender streets of Preveza. It’s a spot the place you’ll be able to take in the cultures and traditions of the Greek individuals. The proprietor Kostantinos is thought for offering company with a heat, welcoming expertise and guarantees you genuine Greek delicacies in a casual, lighthearted ambiance. 
Shrimp saganaki goes completely with Ouzo
This pleasant eating-place is well-known and guests and locals come to this most superior place to get pleasure from a gastronomic getaway that’ll delight your style buds. He and his staff have at all times taken observe of what individuals wish to eat, and due to this, the place is a favourite with locals and guests. You may pattern some previous favourite dishes or strive some great new creations.
 The meals is superb and fairly priced too. Rebetiko Steki is a must-visit, even on a wet day as a result of then there’s a welcoming fireplace to cheer and to heat.
  Sightseeing Delights 
Agios Haralambos Temple 
Holidaymakers with an curiosity in issues cultural will discover one thing to go well with their tastes. The gorgeous temple of Agios Haralambos is among the metropolis’s most opulent church buildings, constructed through the 18th century. Not solely is the church spectacular, however guests, and significantly artwork lovers, will have the ability to admire the distinctive work inside. 
The Archaeological Website of Nikopolis 
Spanning over the world of 900 acres, the Archaeological website of Nikopolis is positioned 10 kilometres from Preveza. One of many best naval battles came about on the Amvrakikos gulf in 31 B.C which put an finish to the roman civil battle, altering the course of historical past of the Roman Empire. In commemoration of his victory, Octavian Augustus based town of Nikopoli which grew to become the centre of Greek civilisation  in addition to the assembly level between the japanese and western world.
It’s right here that the native video games of Acarnanians came about, the Aktia Pageant came about each 4 years and was equal to the Olympic Video games. 
The Paragaea Olive Oil Manufacturing facility
Who doesn’t love the great wines, feta cheese and olive oil from Greece? It’s why you see so many Greek houses constructed round olive timber. Olive oil is a part of Greek tradition and the additional virgin olive oil is harvested on the finish of October. You may be a part of a guided tour of the Paragaea Olive oil manufacturing unit the place you’ll be able to pattern the oil and likewise purchase a bottle or two. The superb workers are clued up about all of the completely different oils and can reply all of your questions. 
Acheron River 
Preveza has a lot to supply the vacationer in search of a fun-filled time. Many guests head to the attractive Acheron River. What a spectacular piece of nature that is, with the river masking a distance of  64 km and flowing by means of a slender canyon. 
Have your digital camera prepared due to the sheer fantastic thing about the place. The mouth of the river is within the village of Ammoudia and there are possibilities for boat cruises. You can too put on some sturdy rubber sneakers and hike-cum-swim up the river. What nicer strategy to expertise the outside than to eat contemporary fish from the river? This you are able to do whenever you sit outdoors at one of many many inviting taverns alongside the river. 
Lake Ziros
Preveza prefecture is the best place to soak up completely different features of nature. Have a look at Lake Ziros for example, a wanted vacation spot for many who love the outside.The fantastic thing about the place attracts many birds and small animals. This main attraction affords a lot for the kayaking fanatic and this can be a splendid means to soak up the fantastic thing about the place. The lake is about 1000 m, it’s width is about 500 m huge and its depth greater than 25 m. You may’t discover a extra pretty place for enjoyable walks. 
Expertise Wild Dolphins
Through the Summer time months, the Ambracian Gulf on the Ionian Coast may be entered by means of the slender channel main as much as Preveza and into the gulf.  Not solely does the world have fascinating historical past, however as you progress into the wetland of Amvrakikos Gulf, a nationwide park and  ecosystem, you come into the territory of beautiful bottlenose dolphins. What enjoyable it may be after they playfully come proper as much as the boat. You’re additionally prone to see turtles in addition to many fowl species and get the possibility to swim and snorkel.
 The Seashores of Preveza
Preveza has great stretches of seaside that are widespread with sun-worshippers, swimmers and people excited by water sports activities. All of the seashores of Preveza are awarded with blue flags! There are additionally coves and caves to discover and great locations to cease and take within the great views of the ocean. 
Vrachos – Loutsa Seaside
In season, Vrachos – Loutsa Seaside is a buzz of exercise and beachgoers love that the sunbeds and parasols can be utilized freed from cost. Additionally, there are waiters that come onto the seaside and you may order snacks and drinks. It’s a sexy seaside and the paved street that runs alongside the seaside is lined with eating places, lodges and cafes. 
Monolithi Seaside
Monolithi Seaside feels prefer it’s a spot the place the enjoyable by no means units. It’s simply 8km from Preveza and is thought for its glowing blue water, inviting you to dive proper in.  There are many seaside bars, loads of facilities and trendy infrastructure to make sure beachgoers may be comfy and glad the complete day.  The seaside is lengthy and it additionally has a street working subsequent to it with bars, eating places and cafes. There are specific areas of the seaside which have lifeguards on obligation.
Colourful Festivals of Preveza
Sardine Pageant
The individuals of Preveza have an fascinating custom – this sardine competition takes place annually – normally through the first week of August as a part of the completely different cultural festivities of the Nikopolia. Hundreds of individuals flock to the Agios Andreas Fort the place you may get the possibility to have free helpings of grilled sardines and wine. If that’s not purpose for a lot rejoicing, there may be additionally dwell music and dancing. This occasion is a spotlight on the Preveza calendar. 
Jazz Pageant 
Lovers of jazz music can be blown away with the extremely skilled jazz music performed by chosen company from different European nations. The competition, held over the past days of Might and into the primary few days of June guarantees a number of days of jazz music magic. It began out in 2003 and over time, the high-quality jazz music has simply been getting higher and higher. A few of the names which have featured embody Cristina Villalonga, Eric Burdon, Goran Bregovic, Wim Mertens, Stranglers, Marina Satti and lots of others. 
The place to Keep in Preveza
  Preveza is chock full of fantastic lodging choices and guests can be spoilt for alternative in relation to selecting a trendy place to remain.
Dioni Boutique Resort
Fashionable and cozy, well-positioned within the historic heart of Preveza and near Kyani Akti seaside, the 4-star Dioni Boutique Resort is filled with delights for you. The lodge’s luxurious rooms and suites are assured to please. For starters, it’s an environmentally-friendly lodge and it’s also licensed by ‘Greek Breakfast’ for its nutritious breakfasts. The lodge comes full of a number of helpful options, services and companies.
  Conclusion:
Preveza is a superb stop-over for the throngs of vacationers heading to the Ionian island of Lefkada, however it additionally has its personal distinctive magic. There are such a lot of great actions and sights to see, so small surprise it’s the first prime on individuals’s ‘Greek journey itinerary’.  Be warned – Preveza has a lot to supply, that you just’ll end up making a ‘to not be missed checklist’ in your soon-to-be return go to. 
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