SINGAPORE

On 18 October, 201919 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Gardens, Leisure, Museums, Parks, Sights17 Comments

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I was here: 2 days in January 2006, 2 in February 2012, 3 in March 2012 and 3 and a half days in February 2016.
Recommended number of days: 2.
My score: 5/5, but I admit debate about it.

Every year for my birthday I usually gift myself writing about a place that I love. Already last year when I Continue reading “SINGAPORE” →

PELES CASTLE

On 14 October, 20198 February, 2020 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Museums, Sights3 Comments

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One of the most important buildings and an example of Romanian architectural luxury is this castle converted into a museum. Continue reading “PELES CASTLE” →

TOP THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SANTIAGO DE CHILE IN ONE OR TWO DAYS AND BEST ONE DAY EXCURSIONS

On 22 July, 201922 July, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Canyon or gorge, Cities, Gardens, Lakes and rivers, Leisure, Mountains, Museums, Nature, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers2 Comments

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Santiago is a city of more than 6 million inhabitants, but almost all places of interest are within walking distance of the historic center. Continue reading “TOP THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SANTIAGO DE CHILE IN ONE OR TWO DAYS AND BEST ONE DAY EXCURSIONS” →

XI’AN

On 19 November, 201811 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Bike, Cities, Museums, Ruins, Sights, Towers, Walkways9 Comments

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We were here: 2 days at the beginning of October 2018.
Number of days needed: 2. If you are going on a day trip to Mount Hua, then 3. If you are a fan of archeology, you probably need a week.
My score: 3/5. No doubt it is a city worthy of a visit, but I am not sure if I would repeat it, and certainly not in the next few years, I explain below why.

Xi’an (西安) is the most important city in the history of China. Continue reading “XI’AN” →

SHANGHAI

On 5 November, 201826 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Gardens, Leisure, Museums, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers, Walkways17 Comments

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We were here: 3 days at the end of September 2018.
Number of days needed for a visit: at least 2.
My score: 4/5.

My Chinese cousin Jiaping told me once, “I love living in Spain, but even better is that the day I want to return to my city, I’ll be returning nothing less than to Shanghai”. At that moment I could imagine what she was referring to, but now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I understand perfectly the reason of her satisfaction face. Continue reading “SHANGHAI” →