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HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO BUCHAREST CITY CENTER

On 10 December, 20177 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport7 Comments

Updated on April 5, 2019

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Henri Coanda International Airport is the most important in the country. It is located 18 km north of the center, in Otopeni town, so it is usually known by that name. Although Romania is still a cheap country Continue reading “HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO BUCHAREST CITY CENTER” →

HAVANA, GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY LAND

On 17 August, 201723 August, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Transport5 Comments

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BUS (GUAGUA)

The company Viazul is the most used by tourists, as buses are more comfortable and reliable in terms of mechanics and punctuality. Continue reading “HAVANA, GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY LAND” →

GETTING AROUND IN CUBA BY TRAIN AND AIRPLANE

On 27 July, 201723 August, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport6 Comments

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TRAIN

The train stations are often dirty and chaotic places, where the information is basically non-existing.  Continue reading “GETTING AROUND IN CUBA BY TRAIN AND AIRPLANE” →

GETTING AROUND IN BELGIUM: TRAIN, BUS, COAST TRAM AND CAR

On 17 April, 201718 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport4 Comments

Updated February 18, 2019

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TRAINS

The national company is SNBC. Traveling by train in Belgium is fast, easy and comfortable, and is not expensive if you buy a pass. Continue reading “GETTING AROUND IN BELGIUM: TRAIN, BUS, COAST TRAM AND CAR” →

TORONTO AIRPORTS

On 31 October, 201629 November, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Transport4 Comments

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BILLY BISHOP CITY AIRPORT

Because of its size and to avoid noise pollution, only propeller planes can land here, so it only receives flights from Continue reading “TORONTO AIRPORTS” →

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

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