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I visited North Korea recently, these are some of the photos.

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/lvzqh4

Thread locked due to the high number of rule-breaking comments. While travel and politics often intersect, as stated in the sidebar, /r/travel is not the place for political debates. Civility is also still expected, even toward those with whom you disagree. Edit: Let's try this again.

Taken with a phone out of my hotel window in Venice... and no boats!

So many birds outside of windows lately.

Taking a ride on the Bernina Express through the Alps

https://v.redd.it/twdcxaf76wf41

I wish I could smell the air

Wife and I hate big social events and love traveling. So rather than a normal wedding, traveled to Switzerland and did our vows in private. Photo from the day

It's strange, but I swear you and your new wife (congratulations btw), look an awful lot like stacked crates with flower arrangements on top.

The exact moment I took a step too close to the border between North and South Korea and got a push on the butt from two NK soldiers. What's your favorite travel photo of yourself?

[Sat down on the wrong beach in Thailand.](http://imgur.com/rNpFQro)

Splurged on a hotel in Patagonia

https://imgur.com/wLzjApF

Oh my. That is beautiful.

Wandering around Kyoto at night

Eerie but equally beautiful!

First view of Lauterbrunnen Valley from the train. Everyone gasped.

What's the exact route where this was taken?

I heard this place had stunning views but I just wasn't prepared for this. My Jaw dropped. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

http://imgur.com/eE7lNfd

I remember getting off the train at the lauterbrunnen station, not knowing a thing about this place. And just from the station you see the valley and the waterfall, absolutely breathtaking. I don’t know if you did, but waking down the valley was one of the happiest moments of my life. At he end you can see the trummelbach falls, awesome place. Where was this photo taken? Seems to be a bit from above right?

My fiancé and I were on flight HA35 PHX-HNL. This is the aftermath of the turbulence - people literally flew out of their seats and hit the ceiling.

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/zq1dme

Many people learned about seatbelts today

Went to the top of the Eiffel Tower and there just happened to be a rainbow over Paris

Looks like they turned the force field on.

Beautiful Ukraine, road trip this summer 🇺🇦 ❤️

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/t0clvc

Ukraine is the most underrated country that I've been to. the outside of buildings mostly looks bland and grey, but the inside of places had remarkable art, color, and more. the food and fine dining was incredible, and the people were friendly. I genuinely hope most of the cities can stay upright. it's a beautiful country and I Loved visiting (2018)

If you're on a road trip in California the next month or so, check out what the rain has done to the desert.

http://i.imgur.com/5y9o7Cw.jpg

The desert in California looks to be colored by flowers to an unusual degree this year. If you're around in April, make sure you take detours into places like Joshua Tree (photo's from there), Death Valley, Anza/Borrego, Coachella Valley and Antelope Valley. It's not going to be like this every year.

Exploring the Italian Alps in my Fiat 500

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Currently on month 5 during my solo-worldtrip. Shot this picture in the Himalayas of Nepal yesterday.

Few questions: How do you finance your travels? What do you use for transportation? What are some absolute essentials for the type of travelling you do? How long are you planning on travelling? How much would you spend a day and on what?

The most incredible border between Vietnam & China

It's a long border, what is the name of the place?

Not as exotic as most destinations posted here, but still just as beautiful - Seven Sisters, UK

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My $2 room view in Ghorepani, Nepal.

http://i.imgur.com/weeU1zz.jpg

Most cities would charge 2$ to look through one of these installed binocular things for 30seconds

Got the all-clear to travel within Switzerland — empty train with a great view.

Where is this at ?

One of my favorite pics from Kyoto, Japan. Felt like a scene from Lord of the Rings.

Kinda looks like that scene from Inglorious Basterds where the Bear Jew baseball bat’s that one guy.

We stayed overnight on Miyajima, a little shrine island near Hiroshima, Japan. Though the late-night scene is a little sleepy, the whole place looks right out of Spirited Away.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/noaceulemans/27760259209/

Alrighty, here's the deets. This was taken on December 3, last year. The temperatures there swing between 15 to 0 degrees C in early December, so it's definitely a nice time to stay here. Fewer tourists than in summer, lots of dusk/dawn light, so also great for photography. Photography is the highlight of Miyajima. The torii, the deer, the forest landscapes, the waterside shrine... the views are what makes the island a must-visit. **Camera settings** Camera: Pentax K-5 II s Lens: Sigma ƒ/1.8 28mm EX DG Aspherical Macro Settings: ƒ/8.0 - 28.0 mm - 5s - ISO80 **Accomodation** We stayed at [Hostel Kaniwa](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hostel+Kaniwa/@34.3023234,132.3213313,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m11!1m5!8m4!1e2!2s105374430120654935344!3m1!1e1!3m4!1s0x355ab0afdc25955b:0xf1ef42a4a5c0b01d!8m2!3d34.302319!4d132.32352) one night, and it was a fine little hostel to stay at. Only one other guest was sharing our dorm, a nice British fellow. **Food** In terms of food... well, Miyajima is a bit of a tourist trap so most of it is pretty disappointing. We had a decent dinner at [Mametanuki](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mame-tanuki/@34.2991061,132.3206339,17z/data=!4m11!1m5!8m4!1e2!2s105374430120654935344!3m1!1e1!3m4!1s0x0:0x1087dc9ff0901cbe!8m2!3d34.2987469!4d132.321296) though, where we got really drunk with a Tokyoite hiphop band called 3WAYS - we started talking over how the Belgian soccer team beat the Japanese team a week prior, we bought them drinks, they bought us drinks, in the end they even paid for our dinner bill because they were so happy to hang out with fun foreigners! (man, I love this country...) **Transportation** It's easily reached by train from Hiroshima (take a commuter train to Miyajimaguchi, then hop on the ferry and you're there), alternatively you can take a ferry straight from Hiroshima. **Travel itinerary** Here was our total trip itinerary. https://i.imgur.com/IZTclgq.png I set this trip up to combine a mix of the must-see spots, such as Kyoto, Tokyo and Miyajima, with rural places I had not been to much before (Hakone, Kiso Valley). This because it was the first trip to Japan for my fiancée, and my fourth. A little bit for both of us. **More links** For those interested, [here is my album of photos from Japan](https://www.flickr.com/photos/noaceulemans/sets/72157657805551378), and [my full photostream](https://www.flickr.com/photos/noaceulemans/). Note that any and all pics can easily be downloaded, just hit the down-pointing arrow at bottom right of the images! :) Japan Guide to Miyajima/Itsukushima: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3450.html Let me know if you have any questions!

This bridge turned 300 years old in 2017! No wonder the village of Carrbridge, Scotland is named after it.

There is no way I am taking my car over that bridge.

Just got back from driving 35,000 kilometres across North America over 6 months. Here are some highlights.

https://imgur.com/a/dhjpa

Are you are photographer by any chance? Those clicks are amazing!!

I spent four days camping out in the remote Algerian Sahara - just me and a local guide. I took a million photos but this was one of my favourites. Freezing cold at night, but free of all light pollution the sky was breathtakingly beautiful.

This is amazing. What time of day do you take picture like this? Dunes are so clearly visible it looks like daylight. Was it just very long exposure?

If you were paragliding in the Lauterbrunnen Valley today I may have snapped your picture!

Also, if you are a cow.

New Mexico/Colorado border.

You drove that all the way from New York? Wow.

I visited in Mosul, Iraq (I'm just a normal traveler)

Oh man, so many questions, how did you end up there? Be safe!

Scenes from St. Lucia, February 2023

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/11i9q9t

This has got to be one of the most expensive pictures in the Caribbean - good for you

First time Athens today and definitely fell in love with this city

Good to hear you say that because I read everywhere Athens isn’t so great. Me and my wife are visiting Athens and Santorini soon.

I rarely see pics of Africa here. So here a kind reminder of how beautiful the continent is. This photo was taken in Uganda.

Uganda is a big country. Where was this taken? What information can you share for other travelers who may want to visit?

The view outside the door in my Airbnb on the Isle of Skye, our closest neighbor is half a mile away.

Can I ask where this is? My husband and I are planning to visit Scotland including the Isle of Skye March next year. Looks amazing!

Train ride into Lungren, Switzerland

https://v.redd.it/fqc2n672yg011

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Took a trip to Germany this summer. Rothenburg was definitely a place to remember...

props for not putting saturation to max

How not to be a tourist 101. As a Canadian I am ashamed and embarrassed. Don't be like these guys.

http://imgur.com/gallery/N9I5N

In case anyone missed it, here's the petition to have their sponsorship pulled. https://www.change.org/p/bud-light-pull-corporate-sponsorship-for-the-guys-who-left-the-path-at-yellowstone-national-park

Do not ever visit Egypt

https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/xi4qz9/do_not_ever_visit_egypt/

EDIT: This post is not coming down. A negative experience is more than welcome and OP presented it well IMO. It is important that people understand that visiting Egypt(and a few other countries) comes with negative experiences for many people. Again what we do not want is attacks on religion, race, gender, sexuality....this is what the mods are working on in the comment section of the post and what we are trying to combat. Our weekly crap on Egypt post that comes with a ton of complaints and reports of bad behavior. Remember, feel free to share negative OR positive experiences there. If you had a bad time, share it. This is encouraged. Also remember, r/travel is not a place where we debate politics and religion. Do not make generalizations about all people that live there or peoples religion. We will lock this down if it becomes too toxic. Thank you and safe travels.

After 4 days of trekking over the Salkantay pass to get to Machu Picchu, I woke up around 3:30 am to try to get there before the rest of the tourists. 100% worth it for seeing the sunrise alone.

I did the same thing with Petra and found myself at the Treasury alone for about ten minutes. It feels wrong waking up so early when on vacation, but it’s often worth it!

My first view of Switzerland from the train.

https://imgur.com/5boOzNh

Switzerland by train is like riding through a postcard. You have only scratched the surface. Have fun!

My favorite meal in Germany - Lunch in the Bavarian Alps

Ahhh, the old barley sandwich.

Does anybody feel like going to a grocery store of a country you're visiting is one of the best cultural experiences and highlight of the trip? Y'know trying their local delicacies and snacks and such.

https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/fihkyf/does_anybody_feel_like_going_to_a_grocery_store/

Half my Japanese trips have been spent in convivence stores contemplating what I'm lookin at and how so many things exist

View from my bed in an AirBNB in Beatenberg, Switzerland

Are you going to share the listing for the Airbnb? Edit: whilst this is blowing up [I will plug this hike in the area](https://www.reddit.com/r/ali_on_switzerland/comments/8rselx/the_unbeatable_view_of_the_berner_oberland_from/).

5am in Prague

Makes me wanna dip from my 9-5

After seeing a video on YouTube, my wife promised she’d take me to an alpine slide in Switzerland one day. Today we rode one in Kandersteg, Switzerland! It was only $5/ride.

https://v.redd.it/af5iphdh8ka11

I am in disbelief that it only cost $5. Switzerland is expensive as fuck and that usually includes tourist attractions like this. If that’s true that is legitimately awesome.

Over the years I've posted quite a bit of pics here, from my travels to Asia. I thought it fitting with my love of travel to propose to my favorite travel buddy while on a trip in Hakone, Japan. She said yes :)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/noaceulemans/39132067472/in/dateposted-public/

Congratulations! Lovely picture as always. I love your style with glossy water surfaces

My amazing private villa in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia for $28

https://imgur.com/yDiF9O2

Rent? Daily?

I went to North Korea in 2016 and took this picture from the top of the Juche Tower in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un wants to know your location.

The Serengeti absolutely blew my mind away

Where did you go exactly and with what company? I'm looking to book a safari there.

This weekend, it snowed for the first time in years in Amsterdam, making a walk around the city feel like being in a fairy tale.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/noaceulemans/50848733872/

There is no way I could parallel park between 2 trees with water on one side.

Morning hike on the island of Capri

I feel like this would be perfect with an old fashioned pirate boat in the ocean

Would you believe me if I told you this was Iraq?

Tricked you, it's actually Detroit. Suckers!

Had to vacation in my home country this year. I am okay with it. Romsdalen, Norway

Stunning. Visiting Norway is my dream, if it only wasn‘t so damn expensive...

I recently visited North Korea. This is the country's main highway during rush hour.

Just curious, what is your nationality?

Borders are still closed, but travel inside the country is encouraged. View from the hotel balcony in Mürren, Switzerland.

Hey, if this is the hotel I think it is, I think I stayed here! In winter.

My POV from the peak of Montana Machu Picchu

At first I thought “There’s a mountain in Montana that’s looks exactly like and is called Machu Picchu?”

I broke out of my comfort zone and explored London solo. It’s not much to some, but it was one of my happiest moments.

http://imgur.com/HXxNlnX

Traveling alone is pure bliss. I’ve missed too many concerts, sporting events, etc. waiting for people to commit so three years ago I was tired of waiting and being a single guy in his late 20s I went to Europe. London included. Since I’ve been to Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia among other places and people always get weird when you tell them you’re going alone. But whatever let them think that. There’s something to be said for making your own itinerary, spending how little or how much time you want at a specific place and even being able to change plans on a dime if your mind changes. Life’s too short and while I’m healthy and have some expendable income, I’ve been able to see and experience some very cool things. If you’re comfortable with being on your own and want to see some new places...go! Who cares if no one else you know shares that interest.

Just another roadside attraction!!! Låtefossen, Norway. (OC)

https://v.redd.it/6ypgjhcwmin31

How do they get anything done up there, I'd be staring out the window the whole time

Pic I took of a suspension bridge in the mountains of Wakayama, Japan

So gorgeous

Our Airbnb balcony in Catalan (everything on the table is local, costing less than 10euros collectively, including jamon iberico)

Catalonia*, Catalan is the language ;)

Milan - Prettiest shopping centre in the world?

It is beautiful, but I was surprised how small it was. And there’s a McDonald’s along with the luxury stores - it must have some of the highest rents in the world so I have no idea how they stay in business.

You can cross the Sahara by hopping an Iron Ore train

I think the only way to make midday in the Sahara more uncomfortable is to spend it sitting on black rocks :D

Breakfast in Cappadocia yesterday

What!? Yesterday? Huh. My 2020 is sucking way harder than yours. That must have been your best breakfast ever!

Went to Edinburgh and it was amazing. The architecture of the buildings was mind blowing.

Always love seeing my hometown get some recognition on this sub :) Not living in Edinburgh makes me appreciate it much more when I'm back, highly recommend a visit if anyone gets the chance. Just be prepared for the wind.

My "land before time" experience at Angels Landing

Nice! I'm about to take that hike in a month or so, I'm getting pretty excited. Any tips? I hear it can be a bit difficult.

Every day I was in Cappadocia, Turkey I woke up at 4:30 AM to sip coffee and watch the sunrise. Never did disappoint.

Wow! This is amazing! Did you ever get a chance to ride one of the balloons?

Got drunk and two days later ended up in Budapest alone. First time solo travelling, definitely not the last!

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/u69iic

I had a friend who had a dream that another friend said he was too chicken to just pick up and travel to Europe. He woke up and said "I'll show you!" and booked a trip to Norway... To stick it to his friend... From the dream. He met his partner there and now has a baby. He's living his best life. Life is funny.

Missing the view from my apartment in Florence. Spring 2020 was the wrong semester to study abroad....

Nice view! I feel your pain. I was completing a teaching abroad experience in France and really was looking forward to getting a bunch of traveling done in April may and June before coming back to America to settle into corporate life for a few years... had to cancel trips to multiple countries I had been planning for the whole year. Also had to abruptly say goodbye to all the friends I made, it was sad :/

Proposed to my best friend in Chefchaouen, Morocco. Her brother caught the moment perfectly!

https://v.redd.it/u2a6thdwnn721

She technically said no. Dibs.

Duomo di Milano. The greatest building I've seen in person.

I agree. And even cooler to walk on the roof

A quintessentially Edinburgh picture with my 2 favourite buildings

Edinburgh was my home for just over 2 years and it is absolutely one of the best cities in the world to visit IMO, it looks like it was pulled out from a fairy tale due to its old-world charm. Though most people visit in the summer, its Christmas market is one of UK's best and couple with the St. Andrews day celebrations in the end of November makes it an attractive UK winter destination. Another winter-time attraction is visiting during Burns night, food and drinks galore! The building in the foreground is the Scott's monument (Walter Scott's statue is right in the middle): a gothic structure that you can climb up to get super views of the city. The clock tower at the back belongs to the Balmoral hotel: the place to see & be-seen among the elite. My local favourite attractions as a local are Arthurs Seat & Salisbury Crags (weather dependent), the Royal Botanical Gardens, Calton Hill, its free museums & galleries and the alleys of Old Town. I personally do not like Edinburgh Castle (overpriced and too polished) and would suggest visiting Stirling castle or Linlithgow palace nearby. Though its a great city to visit, the age of many of its buildings meant that I did not find it as attractive to live in (drafty buildings, mice, etc). I have some more thoughts on the city and favourite restaurants/pubs listed [in this post](https://beyondourhorizons.wordpress.com/2015/10/10/edinburgh/). Feel free to AMA. Edit: typo. Another edit: Happy to see the positive reception, it is one of my personal favourite pictures but when we posted it on [our Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BLWof7Nj4Jt/) last year, it got like 35 likes against an average of 60 (which saddened me a bit).

Delta.com Unethically Increases Price By 10% After Final Payment Screen

http://imgur.com/gallery/OPrnI

You can file a complaint with the [Aviation Consumer Protection Division](https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer) of the DoT.

French Air Force Fly-past for Bastille Day

http://imgur.com/q1yN7Je

I was in Paris for Bastille day in 2008, what a fantastic day to experience France for the first time. Concert at the eiffel Tower, a massive display of military personnel and vehicles at the Arc de Triomphe, watching fireworks from the steps of the museum of modern art, and then a massive street party along the river. Was a great trip! Not sure if they still have all of that but I highly recommended Paris this time of year.

The overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

one of the best train rides I've ever had was a rickety old passenger train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya -- wooden seats, no windows and no fans, but damn if it wasn't beautiful country. Thailand is a lot of fun.

Took this photo on Thursday Traveling in my own country, Mauranger, Norway. The Blu green water comes from a glacier.

You take the canoe to Rivendell after?

A medieval arch and aqueduct in Perugia, Italy. [OC]

One of the most beautiful cities in Italy!

Have you ditched Airbnb and gone back to using hotels?

https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/13bn3wg/have_you_ditched_airbnb_and_gone_back_to_using/

Hotels for solo, airbnb for groups.

It's forecast to be really hot in Prague today, so we decided to get all of our sightseeing out of the way between 5:30 and 7:30 this morning. Couldn't have made a better decision.

Is this on the way up to the castle?

My two travel journals.

You work is incredible! It must be very rewarding for you !

The first and last photo of my trip.

The first being in Moscow, Russia and the second is in a Fjord in Khasab, Oman. Edit: My photos have never gotten to the front page before. Glad you all like them! :)

Colmar, France. In the Litte Venice neighborhood.

Same place with some flowers: https://imgur.com/a/nKIHe I can confirm, this city is really beautiful !

Barcelona has many amazing views but i suggest this one from the rooftop bar across from the cathedral.

Ive been to Barcelona twice and I've managed to never see this cathedral. I briefly saw the tip of one of the spires in a taxi, literally for a split second only.

Cycling through Yangshuo was definitely a highlight for us in China.

Wow, those mountains are crazy looking! Great capture OP. Got to get myself there one day... Edit: After seeing OP's insta. I think I will have to go! Didn't know China was this beautiful!

Morning walk to the bakery in Thann / France

Nobody going to say anything about the two ghosts!!!!!

My favorite part of Tokyo was just wandering the alleys.

beautiful. Would love to see more

Breakfast with a view of the Taj Mahal

I had breakfast at the table in front of you https://imgur.com/a/it9jQ

I got a room for $25 and was the only one here - Ao Nang, Thailand.

http://i.imgur.com/TEno6LJ.jpg

I always hear people bragging about how they only spent 5-6$ a night to stay in Thailand or Bali or wherever. I did that as well, however, I always tried to "splurge" a few times on places such as this for like 20-25$ a night.

My Grandad's 1950s Europe Trip Photos - Newly developed slides

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/11cg0ih

Had these old [reversal film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reversal_film) slides scanned, I found them in what was my Grandparent's cupboard. Never seen these until now, some great travel content from another time. Was my Grandad's early 1950s trip to Europe as a young American man (he is in the last photo and was around in this world from 1929 - 2014). **Update:** **I have uploaded 100+ more photos from the same trip** [here!!](https://imgur.com/a/WxZsNPv) **Reddit only allowed me to choose 20 on this post.** Thanks to u/SnapsFromAbroad for compiling the below list of locations: 1. Plaza de Medina del Campo, Segovia, Spain 2. Santillana del Mar, Spain 3. Hotel Carlton, Cannes, France 4. Sassolungo, Dolomites, Italy 5. Notre Dame, Paris, France 6. Lisbon, Portugal 7. Notre Dame, Paris, France 8. Ondarroa, Basque Country, Spain 9. Puente San Martin, Toledo, Spain 10. Northern Spain? 11. Between Concorde and Madeleine, Paris, France 12. Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain 13. Segovia, Spain 14. The David, Florence, Italy 15. Place de la Concorde, Paris, France 16. Santillana Del Mar, Spain ?? 17. Ireland?? 18. France? (from car license plate) 19. Joan of Arc statue, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France 20. Piazza Ognissanti, Florence, Italy Thanks to u/titanaarn for restoring a few! -> [https://imgur.com/a/VidJ1KX](https://imgur.com/a/VidJ1KX)

Taking off from Gibraltar and seeing Morocco in the distance [OC]

https://v.redd.it/9ycdbnqc3fw01

Spectacular, thanks for posting. Definitely one of the coolest locales in the world. Watching the sun rise from the top of the Rock is a hell of an experience.

I spent a week in Puerto Rico - today I depart. I photograph with a professional camera, here are my photographs.

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/m4aqfc

The colors of Puerto Rico are so very vibrant. I miss it and need to visit again.

Impressive monument to peace, in Stavanger, Norway

http://i.imgur.com/3h5nd1I.jpg

I'm on a road trip throughout the southwestern part of Norway, and I was pleased to stumble upon this gem. I had seen photos of the swords before, but I had always assumed the monument was far away from civilization. Turns out they're right in the middle of a residential area in Stavanger. Easy to get to if you're in town! The monument is to commemorate a battle in 872 AD, when Norway became unified under one ruler, sort of. The 10 metres tall swords are stuck in the stone, symbolizing peace. When your sword is stuck in the ground, you can't continue fighting, but will have to talk your way to a fair peace instead. It's a particularly pretty sight around sunset. Edit: Removed claim that the battle had anything to do with Christianity. The "winner" of the battle sent his sons to England to be educated and become Christians, but that played no part in this battle. Harald Fairhair, because that was his name, just wanted control of an area somewhat similar to what eventually became the kingdom of Norway.

View of the Great Pyramids of Giza from the rooftop terrace of my AirBnb

I stayed at the Sphinx Guest House back in 2011 - right across from the Pyramids/Sphinx and the cost was only $80/night. It was by no-means a resort or top of the line hotel, but the view was phenomenal. Even better, my girlfriend at the time became my fiance when I proposed in front of the pyramids the next day!

Yesterday's sunset from Xingping, China absolutely blew my mind. I would 1000% recommend staying a night in the town just to see this view in real life. The city is only 20mins (via bullet train) south of Guilin.

Wasn't this in Battlefield 4?

Delta pilot on Reddit as we board

Can we upvote the shit out of this so he sees it?

As an American, I haven't done enough travel in my own country. Snagged this shot this morning at Grand Teton National Park at sunrise.

That's where I sell my stolen wagons!

Breathtaking view from my hot air balloon ride today in Göreme, Turkey.

As much as I love Istanbul, Cappadocia was definitely the highlight of Turkey for me. I too rode on a hot air balloon over Cappadocia, and the scenery was stunning.

Espresso on the banks of Lake Como

Fuck. There’s no better feeling than the feeling of having no plans, no obligations, no priorities other than to enjoy coffee and the view.

Rick Steves: "Here I am, heading off to Europe the day after high school graduation in 1973 — with a budget of $3 a day, a ten-week Eurail pass in my pocket, and the biggest backpack I could find, jam-packed. I came home with no money, a malnourished body, and an enduring love of Europe."

Watching his shows on PBS gave me the travel bug, which led me to quit my job at the age of 40 and travel Europe for two years. I had never left my country before that. Best decision of my life. Thanks, Rick Steves.

Took my girlfriend on her first proper hike last week. We’re already planning our next one! Day one of the Salkantay trek before we went over the pass.

Oh my, that sure is not hiking for Dummies...Your girlfriend is lucky to have such a lovely 1st time with Lamas and all

Travelling within Iceland because we couldn’t go elsewhere. Found these guys sheltering from the wind...

Love how you casually don't mention the magnificent glacier in the background

Seville, Spain.

I can just picture Anakin and Padme walking through there.

My childhood dream of seeing Machu Picchu has finally come true.

Photoshopped out. Took me 3 weeks. LOL No this was taken at about 4:30pm. Most tour operators are gone by that time. It had also rained a little bit so that thinned out the herd. The place closes at 5pm so I would say I was one of 50 at the time?

Slovenia is a Beautiful place to hike in the summer

Slovenia was unexpectedly beautiful! Reminds me of Switzerland but greener and with fewer people