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  • I was here: November 2011.
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The capital of Qatar did not do its homework in terms of becoming an ultramodern metropolis like its neighbors Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and even today it happens to be a problem to it. Continue reading “DOHA” →

On 28 August, 201726 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Cities, Sights7 Comments

VIÑALES VALLEY

On 24 August, 20177 September, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Nature, Sights, Transport, Valleys4 Comments

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GETTING AROUND IN THE VALLEY

There are companies that offer guided tours in the park, whether on foot, on horseback or by bicycle, but we can also go on our own: Continue reading “VIÑALES VALLEY” →

GRANADA

On 20 August, 201715 September, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Sights4 Comments

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Granada is one of the most charming provinces in Spain. Despite its size, it has many ingredients that make it a must stop. Continue reading “GRANADA” →

HAVANA, GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY LAND

On 17 August, 201723 August, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Transport5 Comments

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BUS (GUAGUA)

The company Viazul is the most used by tourists, as buses are more comfortable and reliable in terms of mechanics and punctuality. Continue reading “HAVANA, GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY LAND” →

PROBLEMS, DANGERS AND ANNOYANCES IN CUBA

On 10 August, 201723 August, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances6 Comments

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DANGERS

Cuba is safer than most cities in westernized countries:  Continue reading “PROBLEMS, DANGERS AND ANNOYANCES IN CUBA” →

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

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