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My Unforgettable Brazilian Adventure

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My Unforgettable Brazilian Adventure Introduction I’ve always dreamed of exploring Brazil: the rhythm, the colors, the breathtaking nature, and of course, the legendary Carnival. This past February, I finally made it happen. I traveled from the Netherlands (Amsterdam) with a stopover in Rome to reach Brazil, embarking on an adventure filled with vibrant city life, roaring waterfalls, dense Amazonian rainforest, and the exhilarating beats of samba. Before diving into the details, I want to give special thanks to our tour leader, Shahab Cheraghi . He’s an incredibly experienced guide who’s visited Brazil more than 40 times, and his expertise was invaluable for navigating a country where safety can sometimes be a concern. If you plan on a similar journey, I highly recommend traveling with a knowledgeable guide like him. In this travelogue, I’ll walk you through my day-by-day journey, complete with stories, fun facts, and personal experiences. I’ll also include (in my actual Medium post) ...

Cracking X’s (Twitter) Algorithm: How to Boost Your Visibility and Engagement

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I was a bit curious about how X’s algorithm works, so I did some digging. Here’s what I found, and I’m excited to share it with you! How X’s Explore and Trending Algorithms Work X’s Explore section is designed to help users discover trending topics, breaking news, and popular content beyond their personal timeline. It features tabs like For You, Trending, News, Sports, and more. What Powers the Explore Section? X’s Explore algorithm uses several factors: Trending Topics : The Trending tab showcases hashtags and topics that have quickly surged in popularity. These trends can be personalized based on your location and interests or set more generally. Content Discovery Beyond Your Network : Explore gathers content platform-wide, from live events and news to viral videos and entertainment. It recommends high-engagement content to help you discover new interests outside your usual followings. Popularity and Recency : Similar to your For You feed, content in Explore is prioritized based ...