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ORSAY MUSEUM

On 19 October, 20169 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Cultural, Money and costs, Things to do and see7 Comments

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Dedicated to the art of the 19th and 20th centuries, it is the most acclaimed museum in Paris, with even better reviews than its neighbor the Louvre by tourists. Continue reading “ORSAY MUSEUM” →

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In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
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Li River cruise, Guilin, China
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White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
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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
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Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
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Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
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Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
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Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
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Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
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Saint Chapelle, Paris
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Doha, Qatar
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Terracotta army warriors, Xi’an
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Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
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Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy

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