After looking over my travel photography blog, my calendar, and my Instagram account, I was quite surprised that I flew around the world as much as I did. It certainly didn’t seem like I went to 15 countries this year (of which 7 were NEW to me!) I went to Mexico twice, Canada twice, and Croatia twice! I also had a chance to visit three USA states: California, Oregon, and Florida. As well as take a road trip from Arizona to Washington DC! I also visited Qatar, New Zealand, Tonga, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia – visited 7 islands, Bosnia, Germany, Ethiopia, and Tanzania! I guess time really does fly when you are having fun taking travel photography! I wouldn’t change it for the world! I do want to say thank you to all the wonderful travel companies and sponsors that I worked with this year! It was one memorable year! Now I can’t wait to start my 2020 travels.
I did happen to get an email from American Airlines telling be I flew with them 79 hours in the sky and flew around the world 1.5 times (And that is ONLY WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES and I barely flew them this year!)
So without further adieu, I will present to you my wonderful year of 2019 trips in this travel photography blog:
Mexico – San Pancho
My family and I started out our 2019 with a Christmas to New Year’s trip to a tiny town in Mexico along the Riviera Nayarit called San Pancho, near Sayulita.
Canada, Quebec City
Not too soon after, my husband and I celebrated his birthday in one of his best trips ever – in the gorgeous municipality of Quebec City. He absolutely loves the snow, so for him, it was the perfect gift! #VisitQuebecCity
Qatar, Doha
Up next for me was such a fabulous trip with an awesome group of people as we acquired the Q-Suite of Qatar Airways on our stunning trip to Doha! #WorldCup2022
Mexico, Cabo San Lucas
Back to back trips in Cabo San Lucas for some fun in the sun! The #Travelocity #Gnomads are such a blast to work with! Then I was off to another trip to @QuiviraLosCabos
USA, Florida – Panama City Beach
This trip was awesome because I got to see two of my great travel friends – @Bucketlistjourney and @KAStilwell and I met a fashion blogger I love: Beth Djali with @StyleatACertainAge and a great travel brand @TravelMindSet
Next I was off on a cruise with @HollandAmerica from New Zealand to French Polynesia to San Francisco with my scuba diving son Diego.
New Zealand, Aukland
Tonga, Nuku Alofa
Tonga, Vava U.
Cook Islands – Raratonga
French Polynesia:
Tahiti
Bora Bora
Moorea, Bahia D Opuneha
Papeete
Rangiroa – Avatora
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Tuamota – Fakarava
Marquesas Islands
Nuku Hiva – Taiohae
Argentina – Buenos Aires
You guys know how I love South America and this trip was fabulous as I worked with @YampuTravel. They took me all over Buenos Aires, as well as my very first trip to Iguazu Falls. It was fabulous.
Argentina – Iguazu Falls
Chile – Santiago
While in South America, I had time to go on over to Santiago to visit my friends, family and most importantly, my mother-in-law!
Up next was another fabulous trip to Europe with @AmaWaterways! On this river cruise we visited a few countries and had a blast doing it.
Hungary – Budapest
Austria – Vienna
Sankt Florian
Croatia – Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, Blue Cave, and Vis
Finally, I was able to take my husband to one of my favorite place ever – Croatia! We wined and dined ourselves all over the islands and enjoyed a fabulous meal with @JaywayTravel
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Oh Dubrovnik, how is it that you stole my heart ❤️ ? #gnomads #croatiatravel
Bosnia – Mostar
No trip to Croatia is complete without the side trip to Mostar, Bosnia! What a lovely place it truly is!
Bosnia, Mostar
Road Trip from Phoenix, Arizona to Washington DC
A chance to help move my son Diego into his apartment near DuPont Circle. He is getting his Masters degree in International Securities at Johns Hopkins!
USA – Oregon, Portland
So enjoyed my time working with @WorldmarkbyWyndham. What a gorgeous property they have in Portland. If you get a chance, be sure and check it out.
Croatia, Split and the islands
Honestly, there is nothing quite like a private cruise around the islands of Croatia on the @Adriaticbreeze. This trip was nothing short of spectacular as we were wined and dined around these gorgeous Croatian islands. Bol, Vis, and Korcula were a few of my favorite islands.
Canada – Vancouver, Banff, and Lake Louise!
But after summer and beach always come snow! I always enjoy my time spent with the @RockyMountaineer crew and this time was no different! We had a blast!
Germany – Berlin, Potsdam Erfurt, Wurzburg, Heidelberg, and Frankfurt
Then I was back in Germany with the National Germany Tourism Board visiting four historic cities, that honestly, was super impressive! I loved this trip via rail and would go back in a heartbeat!
Potsdam, Germany
Erfurt, Germany
Wurzburg, Germany
Heidelberg, Germany
USA – California, North Lake Tahoe
And then upon my return, I had just enough time to visit the famous Lake Tahoe! I flew into Reno, NV and rented a car to drive to North Lake Tahoe. I was super impressed with this gorgeous lake and would love to return this winter for skiing.
Africa – Ethiopia, Adidas Ababa and Tanzania, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro National Park
And the crème de la crème that I waited all year for – my very first trip to Africa with @ShadowsofAfrica and Four Seasons @FSSerngeti! Probably one of my favorite trips ever!
Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Lake Manyara
Seronera Airstrip and the Serengeti National Park
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