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HAVANA, GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY LAND

On 17 August, 201723 August, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Transport5 Comments

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BUS (GUAGUA)

The company Viazul is the most used by tourists, as buses are more comfortable and reliable in terms of mechanics and punctuality. Continue reading “HAVANA, GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY LAND” →

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” →

HAVANA

On 8 June, 201723 August, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Sights13 Comments

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  • Estuve acá: March 2017
  • Number of days: 2
  • My rating: 3/5

I would not repeat because I already repeated, the first and last day of the trip, but I do believe that Havana should be an essential in the list of anyone who considers himself a traveler. Continue reading “HAVANA” →

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

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