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NOT THE BEST, BUT STILL RECOMMENDABLE AREAS TO STAY AND SLEEP IN NEW YORK CITY

On 13 April, 201729 October, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Cities, Sights6 Comments

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After analyzing the best areas to stay, we continue the review of other Manhattan neighborhoods that, although they have certain disadvantages, are still recommendable. Continue reading “NOT THE BEST, BUT STILL RECOMMENDABLE AREAS TO STAY AND SLEEP IN NEW YORK CITY” →

WHERE TO STAY IN NEW YORK: BEST PLACES AND AREAS

On 23 March, 201711 June, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Annoyances, Money and costs, Transport12 Comments

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The big apple is not only one of the main tourist destinations worldwide, but requires Continue reading “WHERE TO STAY IN NEW YORK: BEST PLACES AND AREAS” →

MIDTOWN IN A DAY (OR TWO) 2/2

On 4 January, 20169 February, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Things to do and see5 Comments

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MIDTOWN IN A DAY (OR TWO) 1/2

From here, may the traveler decides to go east on 42nd Street, two blocks away you will find Grand Central Station; in my opinion, only its main hall is remarkable. Just one block farther east, the famous and original Chrysler Building. Continue reading “MIDTOWN IN A DAY (OR TWO) 2/2” →

ITINERARY IN NEW YORK CITY: MIDTOWN IN A DAY (OR TWO)

On 31 December, 201514 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Things to do and see21 Comments

Updated November 21, 2018

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The recommended route goes to many places so you’ll better spend at least a day an half. For those who have less time, the main attractions are in capital letters. Continue reading “ITINERARY IN NEW YORK CITY: MIDTOWN IN A DAY (OR TWO)” →

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

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