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Philippines

On 16 February, 201720 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights36 Comments

Updated February 11, 2019

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It is not surprising that in recent years this is the destination on fashion in Southeast Asia; the strange thing is that it is not since long ago. Continue reading “Philippines” →

REICHSTAG BUILDING AND ITS FAMOUS DOME

On 13 February, 201727 February, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Sights7 Comments

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The building that houses the German parliament is one of the most interesting spots in the city, mainly because of its famous modern dome. Continue reading “REICHSTAG BUILDING AND ITS FAMOUS DOME” →

THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD

On 9 February, 201721 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Money and costs, Sights, When to go14 Comments

Updated in November 21st, 2018

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The Empire State Building is much more than a skyscraper. It is not the highest since 1972, when it was surpassed by Continue reading “THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD” →

LAURISILVA, RAINFOREST IN CANARY ISLANDS

On 6 February, 201725 March, 2020 By alfonsomgcIn Forests, Nature, Sights7 Comments

Updated January 19, 2019

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Laurisilva is a type of almost exclusive rainforest in Europe in Azores, Madeira and the western Canary Islands. Continue reading “LAURISILVA, RAINFOREST IN CANARY ISLANDS” →

PARIS

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  • I have been here: in September 2005, June 2011 and June 2016. Every 5 years is good to come back.
  • Number of days: 21.
  • My score: 5/5.

Paris is in my opinion the most beautiful city in the world, without having seen all of them, of course … Here the cliche “if a site is extremely touristy, is because it is spectacular”  Continue reading “PARIS” →

On 2 February, 20179 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Sights27 Comments

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

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