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CHINATOWN, LITTLE ITALY, EAST VILLAGE, SOHO, NOHO AND NOLITA

On 7 May, 201820 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Leisure, Sights10 Comments

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Those in Singapore and Manhattan are the only ones I’ve seen that deserve to be called like that. The majority of Chinatowns, such as those in Continue reading “CHINATOWN, LITTLE ITALY, EAST VILLAGE, SOHO, NOHO AND NOLITA” →

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” →

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

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