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ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNORS ISLANDS

On 20 March, 201621 March, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Things to do and see, Transport8 Comments

Updated on March 21, 2019

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Two islands in Manhattan quite unknown to tourists. They are quiet areas, whose main attractions are the parks and city views. If you have to choose, I prefer Governors, although neither of them is a must. Continue reading “ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNORS ISLANDS” →

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Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
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Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
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One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
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Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
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Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
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