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ATHENS: DANGERS, PROBLEMS AND ANNOYANCES

On 19 November, 201720 November, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport4 Comments

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The economic crisis of 2009 has made a major impact in Greece. Although it remains a fully recommended tourist destination, there is no doubt that many things have gotten worse. Continue reading “ATHENS: DANGERS, PROBLEMS AND ANNOYANCES” →

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

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