TOKYO

On 17 March, 201618 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights28 Comments

Updated January 14, 2019

Alfonso San Was Here in Tokyo in October and November 2008 and spring 2013, 21 days in total.
Number of days recommended: I love this city, but trying to be objetive, I would say at least 3, not taking into account days needed for one day excursions.
My score: 5/5

Tokyo is my favorite place on this planet, it is that simple. I guess it’s because almost everything I love about Tokyo is what would hate if I lived there. Continue reading “TOKYO” →

ROME

On 5 March, 201618 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights16 Comments

Updated February 18, 2019

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I was here: 2 days in February 1995 and 5 days in May 2008.
Number of days recommended: to see the city, at least 3. To really enjoy it, one week.
My score: 4/5.

Rome is a city full of charm. Antiquity and modernity, rural and urban Italy, they are all mixed in here. Continue reading “ROME” →

NEW YORK CITY

On 28 February, 201620 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see, Transport, Where to eat46 Comments

Updated January 9, 2019

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Al was here: 3 times; January 2011, October 2013 and September 2014.
How many days? 52.
My rating: 5/5.

I like to joke about I’m already half New Yorker. Obviosly I’m not, but I still consider I know this city enough to guide you in here. Although it sounds cliché, New York is one of the best destinations to travel. Continue reading “NEW YORK CITY” →

SAVING DOLLARS: PASSES FOR COMBINED ATTRACTIONS IN NEW YORK, ARE THEY WORTHY?

On 22 February, 20168 November, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see9 Comments

Updated November 21st, 2018

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There are 2 more or less similar passes according to price and atracctions they allow you to visit. In our opinion, NO, THEY ARE NOT WORTHY, because with one fo them the amount saved is barely 10 $, and the other is even more expensive than paying those attractions one by one. The trick is: they include the admission to some museums, which actually are suggested donations, they are free. Continue reading “SAVING DOLLARS: PASSES FOR COMBINED ATTRACTIONS IN NEW YORK, ARE THEY WORTHY?” →

MOST POPULAR MUSEUMS IN MANHATTAN

On 16 February, 20168 November, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see19 Comments

Updated November 8, 2019

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In New York City there are more than two hundred museums, some of which are among the best in the world. Most of them, YOU CAN ENTER FOR FREE at least a few hours a week Continue reading “MOST POPULAR MUSEUMS IN MANHATTAN” →