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GHENT

On 8 May, 201718 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Cities, Sights, Sin categoría9 Comments

Updated February 18, 2019

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  • Al was here: 2 and a half days and 9 nights in November-December 2008.
  • Number of days recommended: at least one fulll day.
  • My rating: 5/5.

The Belgian city that I love the most, since it served as my base. Whether it is the most beautiful in the country or Bruges is, Continue reading “GHENT” →

BRUGES IN ONE DAY, ITINERARY

On 2 May, 201710 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Museums, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Sin categoría, Walkways3 Comments

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Bruges is a city that you can perfectly visit in one day. If in a hurry, in half day, but I would not recommend that, although of course, what I would recommend is Continue reading “BRUGES IN ONE DAY, ITINERARY” →

BRUGES

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  • I was here: by the end of November 2008.
  • Number of days: 1.
  • My rating: 5/5.

It’s name comes from the Flemish word “brug” which means “bridge”, which is very appropriate, as there are many bridges, canals and tiny piers. The streets are Continue reading “BRUGES” →

On 24 April, 201714 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Sin categoría9 Comments

ROME: THE COLISEUM

On 20 April, 201710 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Museums, Sights, Sin categoría6 Comments

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The Coliseum or Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural works of humanity that has reached our days and one of the symbols of ancient and modern Rome. Continue reading “ROME: THE COLISEUM” →

BEGUINAGE AND OTHER GREEN AREAS IN BRUGES

On 30 March, 20172 May, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Sin categoría, Walkways4 Comments

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The medieval core of Bruges was not designed to house green areas. However, a fortunate reconstruction of the main canal  Continue reading “BEGUINAGE AND OTHER GREEN AREAS IN BRUGES” →

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

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