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BEST THINGS TO DO IN HIROSHIMA: PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, PEACE MEMORIAL PARK AND CASTLE

On 4 May, 20164 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Museums, Parks, Ruins, Sights, Things to do and see3 Comments

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HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM

If you go to Hiroshima is to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, one of the museums in the world I sadly consider essential. Continue reading “BEST THINGS TO DO IN HIROSHIMA: PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, PEACE MEMORIAL PARK AND CASTLE” →

CENTRAL PARK

On 4 April, 201620 March, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Cities, Parks, Sights, Things to do and see, Transport, When to go, Where to eat21 Comments

Updated on March 20, 2019

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The first thing the visitor must assume is that he will not have time enough to see the entire Central Park, not even spending a month in New York. It is approximately 4 km long by 0.8 wide. Continue reading “CENTRAL PARK” →

THE HIGH LINE

On 17 December, 201521 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Parks, Sights, Walkways7 Comments

Updated November 21st, 2018

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There’s no doubt about it, the major attraction in Chelsea and one of the rising stars in Manhattan. Is a pedestrian zone elevated 10 meters over the street, set on what it used to be a railway, abandoned in 1960. Continue reading “THE HIGH LINE” →

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

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