TOP THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SANTIAGO DE CHILE IN ONE OR TWO DAYS AND BEST ONE DAY EXCURSIONS

On 22 July, 201922 July, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Canyon or gorge, Cities, Gardens, Lakes and rivers, Leisure, Mountains, Museums, Nature, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers2 Comments

Santiago is a city of more than 6 million inhabitants, but almost all places of interest are within walking distance of the historic center. Continue reading “TOP THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SANTIAGO DE CHILE IN ONE OR TWO DAYS AND BEST ONE DAY EXCURSIONS” →

XI’AN

On 19 November, 201811 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Bike, Cities, Museums, Ruins, Sights, Towers, Walkways9 Comments

We were here: 2 days at the beginning of October 2018.
Number of days needed: 2. If you are going on a day trip to Mount Hua, then 3. If you are a fan of archeology, you probably need a week.
My score: 3/5. No doubt it is a city worthy of a visit, but I am not sure if I would repeat it, and certainly not in the next few years, I explain below why.

Xi’an (西安) is the most important city in the history of China. Continue reading “XI’AN” →

BEIJING

On 12 November, 201819 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Gardens, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers10 Comments

We were here: 2 days at the end of October 2018, plus another day for the Great Wall.
Number of days needed for the city (without the wall): 3.
My score: 3/5, but because of the wall 4/5.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most extraordinary constructions that man has made. Continue reading “BEIJING” →

SHANGHAI

On 5 November, 201826 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Gardens, Leisure, Museums, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers, Walkways17 Comments

We were here: 3 days at the end of September 2018.
Number of days needed for a visit: at least 2.
My score: 4/5.

My Chinese cousin Jiaping told me once, “I love living in Spain, but even better is that the day I want to return to my city, I’ll be returning nothing less than to Shanghai”. At that moment I could imagine what she was referring to, but now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I understand perfectly the reason of her satisfaction face. Continue reading “SHANGHAI” →

BEST OF DOHA ITINERARY: WHAT TO SEE IN HALF OR ONE DAY

On 26 October, 201726 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Leisure, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers, Walkways4 Comments

The itinerary begins at Doha port, where we will arrive by 777 bus or taxi if we come from the airport. Continue reading “BEST OF DOHA ITINERARY: WHAT TO SEE IN HALF OR ONE DAY” →