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

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