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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” →

THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD

On 9 February, 201721 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Money and costs, Sights, When to go14 Comments

Updated in November 21st, 2018

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The Empire State Building is much more than a skyscraper. It is not the highest since 1972, when it was surpassed by Continue reading “THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD” →

BEST TIME TO GO TO NIAGARA FALLS, CROSSING THE BORDER, WHERE TO EAT AND SLEEP

On 2 December, 20167 June, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn When to go, Where to eat4 Comments

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WHEN TO GO Continue reading “BEST TIME TO GO TO NIAGARA FALLS, CROSSING THE BORDER, WHERE TO EAT AND SLEEP” →

HOW TO GET TO NIAGARA FALLS: AIRPORTS NEARBY, TRAIN AND BUS

On 24 November, 201629 November, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Transport3 Comments

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HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

By air: Continue reading “HOW TO GET TO NIAGARA FALLS: AIRPORTS NEARBY, TRAIN AND BUS” →

NIAGARA FALLS

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  • I was here: in September 2013
  • Number of days: 1
  • My Rating: 4/5

The Niagara River is just Lake Erie draining to Lake Ontario. It’s only 58 km long, but has the most abundant and probably most famous waterfall in the world: Continue reading “NIAGARA FALLS” →

On 16 November, 201628 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Sin categoría9 Comments

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

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