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CORON: DIVING IN WWII SHIPWRECKS

On 25 March, 201826 March, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Activities, diving, Nature, Sights5 Comments

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Wonderful Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon, unrepeatable Malcapuya or Bulog Dos, and still, our most rewarding experience in Coron and the entire trip to The Philippines was the amazing wreck diving. Continue reading “CORON: DIVING IN WWII SHIPWRECKS” →

PROBLEMS, DANGERS AND ANNOYANCES IN PLAYA LARGA, CUBA

On 2 November, 20179 November, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport, Where to eat2 Comments

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In Playa Larga, let’s not say there are inconveniences or dangers, it could be said that several things are missing: Continue reading “PROBLEMS, DANGERS AND ANNOYANCES IN PLAYA LARGA, CUBA” →

PLAYA LARGA

On 22 June, 20172 November, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Beaches, Nature, Sights5 Comments

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  • We were here: March 2017.
  • Number of days: 1 and a half.
  • My score: 2/5, call me picky.

Playa Larga (Long Beach) is a place that does not correspond to its name. The coast is very long, but the beaches Continue reading “PLAYA LARGA” →

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

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