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LESS KNOWN ROME THAT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS

On 14 December, 20159 January, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Where to eat7 Comments

Updated December 10, 2018

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Not everything in Rome is the Trevi Fountain or the Vatican Museum. Rome has more to offer for those who have more than two days. Continue reading “LESS KNOWN ROME THAT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS” →

TOP THINGS TO DO IN ROME

On 10 December, 201510 December, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Sights9 Comments

Updated December 10, 2018

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Rome is one of the top destinations in the world and no one should miss it. It has plenty of cultural things to do (some of the considered best Continue reading “TOP THINGS TO DO IN ROME” →

VATICAN MUSEUMS

On 4 December, 201521 August, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Cities, Gardens, Money and costs, Museums, Sights7 Comments

Updated December 7, 2018

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The other big attraction of the Vatican together with St. Peter’s Basilica. They are actually different sections of a large museum. Continue reading “VATICAN MUSEUMS” →

VATICAN’S ST. PETER’S SQUARE AND BASILICA

On 2 December, 201521 August, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see, Transport, Where to eat7 Comments

Updated on April 5, 2019

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ST. PETER’S SQUARE

The square where the basilica is located. Large and oval, is surrounded by two passages of doric-style colonnades. It was designed by Bernini and built between 1656 and 1667. Continue reading “VATICAN’S ST. PETER’S SQUARE AND BASILICA” →

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

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