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TOURIST VISA FOR CHINA

On 2 November, 201820 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Money and costs, Transport, Visas4 Comments

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The information in this article is subject to rapid change, requirements vary in months or a few years time and according to the applicant’s nationality. These are the procedures to obtain it as of July 2018 for citizens of 51 countries: Continue reading “TOURIST VISA FOR CHINA” →

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HOW TO GET TO CUBA: AIRPORTS AND REQUIREMENTS

On 6 July, 20179 October, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport7 Comments

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Apart from occasional stops of some cruises, or those with a private boat, the only way to get to Cuba is by plane, Continue reading “HOW TO GET TO CUBA: AIRPORTS AND REQUIREMENTS” →

BALI, GETTING THERE AND AWAY

On 2 August, 201617 May, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Money and costs, Transport5 Comments

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Apart from cruises, it is the only way to get there from a foreign country. Tourists from 169 countries only need a passport with more than 6 months validity and a ticket to leave the country, since the 30-day visa is free from March 2016 and is processed upon arrival (Visa on Arrival). Continue reading “BALI, GETTING THERE AND AWAY” →

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

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