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PRAGUE CASTLE

On 30 June, 20169 July, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Money and costs, Religious buildings, Sights, Things to do and see, Towers, Where to eat7 Comments

Updated on July 9, 2019

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As I mentioned in a previous post, in my opinion is not worthy paying to visit the castle interiors, but for those who want to do it, here’s how. Continue reading “PRAGUE CASTLE” →

MIYAJIMA FLOATING TORII

On 16 May, 201625 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Religious buildings, Sights, Things to do and see4 Comments

Updated on February 25, 2019

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One of the three most photographed places in Japan, and rightly so. Is the kind of place where you can’t stop taking almost the same picture over and over Continue reading “MIYAJIMA FLOATING TORII” →

HIROSHIMA PREFECTURE

On 28 April, 201625 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Activities, Bike, Cities, Coasts, Forests, Mountains, Museums, Nature, Religious buildings, Sights, Things to do and see14 Comments

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Updated on February 25, 2019

For most people, this name only evokes two words: bomb and war. They do not lack reason, but this region is much more than that, it is a place where everyone should go to: Continue reading “HIROSHIMA PREFECTURE” →

TOP THINGS TO DO IN PRAGUE

On 24 December, 20158 July, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Bridges, Cities, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers7 Comments

Updated July 8, 2019

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Prague is one of the few cities in the world that can enchant the soul of a traveler. Undeniably beautiful, those who want to see it must walk around. The main attractions are certainly magnificent, Continue reading “TOP THINGS TO DO IN PRAGUE” →

COLOGNE: THINGS TO DO

On 28 November, 20157 December, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Museums, Religious buildings, Sights, Walkways4 Comments

updated December 7, 2018

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The fourth largest city in Germany. Almost all attractions are concentrated in the east side of the Rhine. For those who are not interested in museums, Continue reading “COLOGNE: THINGS TO DO” →

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

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