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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” →

NOT THE BEST, BUT STILL RECOMMENDABLE AREAS TO STAY AND SLEEP IN NEW YORK CITY

On 13 April, 201729 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Cities, Sights6 Comments

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After analyzing the best areas to stay, we continue the review of other Manhattan neighborhoods that, although they have certain disadvantages, are still recommendable. Continue reading “NOT THE BEST, BUT STILL RECOMMENDABLE AREAS TO STAY AND SLEEP IN NEW YORK CITY” →

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” →

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

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