The answer to your first question is in this post. Malam Jabba is a beautiful place in Swat, Pakistan. I was on the way to Malam Jabba when we stopped. This picture is from that stop.
What I can advise you is to keep posting regularly and keep commenting despite the lack of replies. To make the efforts more fruitful, follow good people who care and talk back. There are plenty.
Upvoting on your own comments is not advisable as per my opinion. However, comments with more upvotes (rewards) are shown above other comments. It means more visibility and a better chance to be seen and replied.
Your progress for 7 weeks is great. Keep going. I'm sure this all in one guide will help you.