ITINERARY: ONE OR TWO DAYS IN DOWNTOWN AND BROOKLYN BRIDGE AREAS

On By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Things to do and see21 Comments

Updated in November 21, 2018

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Probably the best in this area is to enjoy the Manhattan skyline from different locations: the ferry to the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, the ferry to Staten Island and, in my opinion the best of all, from Brooklyn Heights. Continue reading “ITINERARY: ONE OR TWO DAYS IN DOWNTOWN AND BROOKLYN BRIDGE AREAS” →

¿IS FRANKFURT WORTH A VISIT?

On By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Things to do and see6 Comments

Updated January 14, 2019

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  • Al was here in Frankfurt: twice, January 2006 and May 2013. Both times were during layovers between flights.
  • Number of days needed for  visit: 1 without musums, 2 with museums, 3 if you do are a museums lover.
  • My score: 2/5. I only recommend to go if you are nearby.

Almost 60 million travelers per year make Frankfurt the third largest city in Europe in air traffic terms. Still, it has not much appeal for travelers.  Continue reading “¿IS FRANKFURT WORTH A VISIT?” →

Vatican City, the smallest country in the world

On By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see, Where to eat12 Comments

Updated January 9, 2019

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  • Al was here: once in February 1995 and once in May 2008. Actually only some hours each day, as far as there’s no place to sleep.
  • Number of days needed: 1.
  • My rating: 4/5.

As a city or a country, the truth is that the Vatican has many lacks: Continue reading “Vatican City, the smallest country in the world” →

BERLIN

On By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see, Transport, Where to eat20 Comments

Updated January 9, 2019

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  • I was here: 4 days in November 2013 and 2 days in March 2016.
  • Number of recommended days: 2. If you want to deeply explore all museums, 3. If you also want to go Potsdam, then 4.
  • My Rating: 4/5.

Neither London, nor the classic circuit Prague-Vienna-Budapest, nor the ancient Italian cities, the cool tourist must come here. Continue reading “BERLIN” →