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HOW TO GET TO SHANGHAI FROM THE AIRPORTS

On 8 November, 201811 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport9 Comments

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PUDONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PVG)

It is by far the main airport in Shanghai, with more than 60 million travelers in 2015. It is located 30 km east of the city center. Continue reading “HOW TO GET TO SHANGHAI FROM THE AIRPORTS” →

HOW TO GET TO CUBA: AIRPORTS AND REQUIREMENTS

On 6 July, 20179 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport7 Comments

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Apart from occasional stops of some cruises, or those with a private boat, the only way to get to Cuba is by plane, Continue reading “HOW TO GET TO CUBA: AIRPORTS AND REQUIREMENTS” →

HOW TO GET TO THE CENTER OF BRUSSELS (AND OTHER DESTINATIONS IN BELGIUM) FROM ZAVENTEM / NATIONAL AND CHARLEROI AIRPORTS

On 10 April, 201719 January, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport4 Comments

Updated January 19, 2019

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Although there are other airports, the vast majority of Belgian air traffic passes through these two, Continue reading “HOW TO GET TO THE CENTER OF BRUSSELS (AND OTHER DESTINATIONS IN BELGIUM) FROM ZAVENTEM / NATIONAL AND CHARLEROI AIRPORTS” →

MONTREAL AIRPORT

On 19 January, 201725 May, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Transport5 Comments

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The Pierre Elliot Trudeau International is 21 kilometers west of the city center, within the island of Montreal. Formerly called Dorval, many people still refer to it by that name. Continue reading “MONTREAL AIRPORT” →

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IN AUCKLAND

On 16 January, 201720 April, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Annoyances, Sin categoría, Transport, Where to eat4 Comments

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HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

Almost 100% of travelers come to New Zealand via Auckland Airport: Continue reading “ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IN AUCKLAND” →

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

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