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ATHENS

On 29 October, 201720 November, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Leisure, Museums, Sights10 Comments

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  • Al was here: June 2008 and October 2017.
  • Number of days: 3.
  • Number of recommended days: 2.
  • My score: 3/5.

The capital of Greece, one of the most important cities of European antiquity, has suffered a lot during time. Continue reading “ATHENS” →

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

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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” →

Greece

On 22 October, 201725 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Sights20 Comments

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Greece is always around the 10th place in my personal ranking of countries. When I see it in that position, the first thing that comes to mind is Continue reading “Greece” →

SHIMANAMI KAIDO: THE ROUTE BY BICYCLE

On 17 October, 201725 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Sights, Transport, Walkways3 Comments

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In case someone is thinking about it, Onomichi has nothing interesting apart from the bike route.
Continue reading “SHIMANAMI KAIDO: THE ROUTE BY BICYCLE” →

Italy

On 5 October, 201714 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights20 Comments

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“Bravo” and “bellisima” are two typical Italian expressions that perfectly define their own country, one of the most beautiful and complete in the world at all levels that a tourist can desire. Continue reading “Italy” →

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

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