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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY

On 27 March, 201721 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Cities, Cultural, Museums, Sights9 Comments

Updated November 21st, 2018

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No doubt, it is one of the most acclaimed museums of the city and perhaps the best in the world in its category. Continue reading “AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY” →

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” →

BERLIN WALL: EAST SIDE GALLERY

On 16 March, 201725 March, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Cultural, Sights4 Comments

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The wall has been preserved in several areas of the city, each in its own style. This one, while remaining a historical claim, does not resemble Topography of Terror or the Memorial, this is the bohemian and alternative sister: a section of the wall completely covered with graffiti. Continue reading “BERLIN WALL: EAST SIDE GALLERY” →

REICHSTAG BUILDING AND ITS FAMOUS DOME

On 13 February, 201727 February, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Sights7 Comments

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The building that houses the German parliament is one of the most interesting spots in the city, mainly because of its famous modern dome. Continue reading “REICHSTAG BUILDING AND ITS FAMOUS DOME” →

THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD

On 9 February, 201721 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Money and costs, Sights, When to go14 Comments

Updated in November 21st, 2018

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The Empire State Building is much more than a skyscraper. It is not the highest since 1972, when it was surpassed by Continue reading “THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD” →

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

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