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PALATINO AND ROMAN FORUM

On 27 April, 201710 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Cultural, Money and costs, Sights, Transport7 Comments

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If the Colosseum is one of the great architectural works of humanity that has reached our days, the Forum, which once was the Continue reading “PALATINO AND ROMAN FORUM” →

ROME: THE COLISEUM

On 20 April, 201710 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Museums, Sights, Sin categoría6 Comments

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The Coliseum or Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural works of humanity that has reached our days and one of the symbols of ancient and modern Rome. Continue reading “ROME: THE COLISEUM” →

ATOMIUM, BRUSSELS

On 3 April, 201719 January, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Money and costs, Museums, Sights, Transport4 Comments

Updated January 19, 2019

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Arguable: whether it is beautiful or dreadful. Questionless: it is very original, so much that it has become the symbol of Belgium. My opinion is that it is worth seeing it on the outside, but not the inside.
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BEGUINAGE AND OTHER GREEN AREAS IN BRUGES

On 30 March, 20172 May, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Sin categoría, Walkways4 Comments

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The medieval core of Bruges was not designed to house green areas. However, a fortunate reconstruction of the main canal  Continue reading “BEGUINAGE AND OTHER GREEN AREAS IN BRUGES” →

BEST OF BRUSSELS IN ONE OR TWO DAYS

On 20 March, 201719 January, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Cultural, Museums, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Sin categoría3 Comments

Updated January 19, 2019

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The capital city of Belgium has several places that deserve to be visited, and although some are far from the center, certainly a day Continue reading “BEST OF BRUSSELS IN ONE OR TWO DAYS” →

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Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin (3)
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Ready to jump into the water
Ready to jump into the water
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
View of the beach from the road
View of the beach from the road
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Alwashere
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Saint Chapelle, Paris
Saint Chapelle, Paris
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
Antartida Puerto Neko, Antarctica Neko Harbour Alwashere
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
Forbidden City, Beijing
Forbidden City, Beijing
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto - Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto – Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Skogafoss, Iceland
Skogafoss, Iceland
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Ruins of St Paul's Church, facade in Macau, China
Ruins of St Paul’s Church, facade in Macau, China
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
If you can't see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
If you can’t see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Alwashere
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
One of the buildings in Harvard University
One of the buildings in Harvard University
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
Terracotta army warriors, Xi'an
Terracotta army warriors, Xi’an
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
Detail of the hands
Detail of the hands
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Icebergs Antartida Puerto Neko Antarctica Neko Harbour
Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
Quincy Market, Boston
Quincy Market, Boston
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (3)
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal (2)
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Bali, Ulun Danu
Bali, Ulun Danu
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica bañarse swimming Alwashere (2)
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (5)
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
Antártida 2 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Bahia Balleneros whalers Bay (5)
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
The New Mosque in Istanbul
The New Mosque in Istanbul
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
View from Shanghai Tower
View from Shanghai Tower
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo y pinguinos Gentu, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal and Gentoo penguins

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