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Australia

On 2 January, 20181 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Cities, Nature, Sights26 Comments

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Almost everyone thinks that there is an extraordinary place in its antipodes, one of the best on the globe, and laments how far it is. This is true for most, but in my case it is indeed, because for me it is not just extraordinary, Australia is the best country I have ever visited. Continue reading “Australia” →

HASHIMA (GUNKANJIMA)

On 28 December, 201723 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Ruins, Sights, Sin categoría6 Comments

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To finish the year, I’ll write about one of those unique, special, hypnotizing places in Japan, which like many others, almost nobody knows. Continue reading “HASHIMA (GUNKANJIMA)” →

QUITO

On 26 December, 201726 December, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Leisure, Museums, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights2 Comments

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  • I was here: March 2009.
  • Number of days: 3.
  • Recommended number of days: 2.
  • My score: 3/5.

Quito is a city that takes your breath away, literally. I began to suffocate on the first slope; Continue reading “QUITO” →

Vancouver Island

On 21 December, 201715 January, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Beaches, Cities, Coasts, Forests, Lakes and rivers, Nature, Sights, Wildlife10 Comments

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A prodigality of forests, that is this island, the largest from the coast of America till New Zealand, with a size similar to Belgium or Sicily, and in which no more vegetation can grow, from low ferns to very high centenarian conifers. Continue reading “Vancouver Island” →

NAGASAKI

On 17 December, 201723 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Gardens, Museums, Parks, Sights9 Comments

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  • I was here: April 24th and 25th, 2013.
  • Recommended number of days: 2.
  • My score: 3/5.

Nagasaki feels like Hiroshima, like atomic bomb, and like curiosity to know what was there after it and what kind of city it is today. Continue reading “NAGASAKI” →

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

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