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Cuba

On 1 June, 201723 August, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Sights21 Comments

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I have not written about many destinations I went to more than 10 years ago, and I write about Cuba just 3 months after my return. Continue reading “Cuba” →

PALMA DE MALLORCA, ONE DAY ITINERARY

On 29 May, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Walkways, Where to eat3 Comments

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Palma is a city you can visit in a day, unless you want to go shopping. The points of interest in the historical center are close enough Continue reading “PALMA DE MALLORCA, ONE DAY ITINERARY” →

BEST BEACHES IN MALLORCA: CALA PI

On 25 May, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Beaches, Nature, Sights3 Comments

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Mallorca has many beaches; there are long white sand and coves surrounded by vegetation. Of the latter, Cala Pi gathers everything: Continue reading “BEST BEACHES IN MALLORCA: CALA PI” →

PALMA DE MALLORCA

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  • I was here: June 2004 and September 2016.
  • Number of days: 2.
  • My rating: 3/5.

The majority of tourists as soon as they arrive in the island go out partying, they go in the morning to any beach, and they repeat. I admit that’s what I did the first time I went. Continue reading “PALMA DE MALLORCA” →

On 22 May, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Leisure, Religious buildings, Sights8 Comments

BEST BEACHES IN MALLORCA: ES TRENC

On 18 May, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Beaches, Nature, Sights, Transport4 Comments

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Mallorca has many beaches; there are long white sand and coves surrounded by vegetation. Both types are worth a visit. Wheter Es Trenc is the best Continue reading “BEST BEACHES IN MALLORCA: ES TRENC” →

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

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