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On 15 October, 201824 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Beaches, Coasts, Nature, Sights, Sin categoría4 Comments

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  • We were here: 4 days in September 2015.
  • Number of days needed: at least 3.
  • My score: 5/5, if it’s not high season.

Although the smallest and the one that less variety of tourist attractions presents, this is perhaps the most charming island of the 4 main ones of the Balearic Islands, Continue reading “FORMENTERA” →

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Balearic Islands

On 1 October, 201824 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Beaches, Cities, Leisure, Mountains, Nature, Sights15 Comments

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This magnificent Mediterranean archipelago has exploited its charms better than anyone, to the point that it could end up being a victim of its own fame, Continue reading “Balearic Islands” →

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

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