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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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BELLVER CASTLE

On 12 June, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Sights3 Comments

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The only great monument away from the center of Palma is definitely worth a visit: it is beautiful, in perfect condition and its location is optimal, Continue reading “BELLVER CASTLE” →

PALMA DE MALLORCA, ONE DAY ITINERARY

On 29 May, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Walkways, Where to eat3 Comments

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Palma is a city you can visit in a day, unless you want to go shopping. The points of interest in the historical center are close enough Continue reading “PALMA DE MALLORCA, ONE DAY ITINERARY” →

BEST BEACHES IN MALLORCA: CALA PI

On 25 May, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Beaches, Nature, Sights3 Comments

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Mallorca has many beaches; there are long white sand and coves surrounded by vegetation. Of the latter, Cala Pi gathers everything: Continue reading “BEST BEACHES IN MALLORCA: CALA PI” →

PALMA DE MALLORCA

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  • I was here: June 2004 and September 2016.
  • Number of days: 2.
  • My rating: 3/5.

The majority of tourists as soon as they arrive in the island go out partying, they go in the morning to any beach, and they repeat. I admit that’s what I did the first time I went. Continue reading “PALMA DE MALLORCA” →

On 22 May, 201724 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Leisure, Religious buildings, Sights8 Comments

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Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
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Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
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Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
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Terracotta army warriors, Xi’an
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Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
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Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
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Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
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Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
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Havana, Cuba
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Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
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Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
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One of the buildings in Harvard University
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Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
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Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
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Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
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Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
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Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
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Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
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The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
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Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
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Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
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Ruins of St Paul’s Church, facade in Macau, China
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