Category: Gardens

SYDNEY

On By alfonsomgcIn Activities, Architecture, Beaches, Bike, Bridges, Cities, Coasts, Gardens, Leisure, Mountains, Nature, Parks, Running, Sights, Walkways11 Comments

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  • Al was here: 2 days by the end of November 2005 and 5 by the end of February 2012.
  • Number of days needed: at least 2.
  • My score: 5/5.

I was not thinking of writing about Australia at this time in my life, but for my birthday I usually give myself a post from somewhere that makes me particularly excited, Continue reading “SYDNEY” →

(FRENCH) WAY OF SAINT JAMES

On By alfonsomgcIn Activities, Architecture, Bike, Bridges, Cities, Forests, Gardens, Hiking, Mountains, Nature, Religious buildings, Sights, Valleys2 Comments

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  • I was here: from March 17 to April 17, 2011.
  • Number of days needed: less than 15 is cheating.
  • My score 4/5.

The oldest multiday hiking route (originated in the tenth century) and most popular in the old continent is the one that follows the different roads that lead from multiple points of Europe to Continue reading “(FRENCH) WAY OF SAINT JAMES” →

MELBOURNE

On By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Coasts, Gardens, Leisure, Museums, Nature, Parks, Sights5 Comments

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  • I was there 3 days at the end of December 2005 and 3 more in March 2012.
  • Recommended number of days: 2, plus one for the Great Ocean Road.
  • My score: the city 4/5, but because of my friends Kym and Tam I rate it 5/5. If you knew them, you would also do it.

The first time I went to Melbourne I did not intend to spend so many days, but I was exhausted after a month without rest visiting the east coast, the Northern Territories and the desert, so I decided to take it easy, and discovered a so nice city, that the second time I saved time to spare to enjoy it again properly. Continue reading “MELBOURNE” →

KYOTO

On By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Gardens, Religious buildings, Sights, Walkways20 Comments

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  • I was here: 3 days in October plus another in November 2008, and 3 days in May 2013.
  • Recommended number of days: minimum 3, plus at least a day and a half more for the main day trips in case Kyoto is our base.
  • My score: 5/5. Exceptional.

I have not visited all of Asia, but I dare to say that Kyoto is the most beautiful big city on the continent and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Continue reading “KYOTO” →