This year I decided to do something different. I decided to share my 2013 travel year through my Instagram photos. These are my favorite photos as seen on Instagram. The majority of the photos I take do not make it to Instagram as I take on average 500 photos per city, depending on how long I’m there. One city in particular, I really didn’t care for any of the photos I took. The photos were decent, but I didn’t get that “Yea, I like this” feeling. Therefore, some cities are presented more than others, and a couple are presented by only one photo, or aren’t presented at all.
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This year has been full of surprises. I went to a few cities that I never really thought about traveling to, a few that I’ve been wanting to go to since forever, and I’ve rediscovered some old favorites. And, along the way, I’ve picked up some new favorites.
So…where did I go? Check it out: Seattle > San Diego > Toronto > Kansas City, MO > St. Louis > Long Beach > Savannah > Manama > Stockholm > Berlin > Prague > Vienna > Paris > Amsterdam.
I enjoyed all of the cities that I visited, and each has its own unique vibe. Some I love more than others simply because it’s my chosen hometown (Seattle, WA), or my actual hometown (San Diego, CA). However, out of the new places that I visited there are a few standouts worth mentioning:
My new favorite US city: Kansas City, MO.
Honorable Mention: Savannah, GA
My new favorite European City: Prague, Czech Republic
The city gave a second chance, and now love: Paris, France.
The city I wish I had more time in: Berlin, Germany
Best in Nature: Niagara Falls, Canada
Best New Beach Discovery: Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park Washington State
Nothing like San Diego in January. This is my favorite location in South Mission Beach. I often go here to relax, and read.
I had this view a lot this year. A regular route for me is R/T SEA to SAN
Rainy days in San Diego. Yes, it does rain in Southern California.
The Washington State Capitol Legislative Building in Olympia.
Snoqualmie Ridge. Unfortunately, this is the only snow I saw this year.
Sun setting over South Mission Beach in San Diego.
Olympic Sculpture Park, Polished stainless steel tree.
Olympic Sculpture Park, Father and Son, 2005
Stainless steel, aluminum, water and bronze bell.
The Space Needle from Hamilton Viewpoint Park.
Daffodils, daffodils, everywhere during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
Skagit Valley, WA during the Tulip Festival
Skagit Valley, WA. Muscari Grape Hyacinth
Chihuly Sun with Glasshouse at The Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibition in Seattle
The Space Needle on Chihuly Glass Balls at the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibition in Seattle
Chihuly Persian Ceiling
The gorgeous Seattle skyline.
Yes, black girls do travel. Taken during TBEX, an expo for travel writers.
Toronto’s skyline as seen from Toronto Island.
Flower lined sidewalks in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Niagara Falls in the mist.
The helicopter tour I took over Niagara Falls was totally worth the extra time.
Community art at the Fremont Solstice Festival
Decorated cartoon car at the Fremont Solstice Festival
Approaching Toronto Island from the ferry.
One of the few cottages on Toronto Island.
On Pier 70 in Seattle. I’ve never seen a starfish with so many legs.
The graffiti in Toronto is amazing.
Graffiti in Toronto
Graffiti in Toronto
Reflections on Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park Washington
Hoh River, Olympic National Park
Jaw dropping beautiful Crescent Lake, WA.
Potlatch State Park, WA
Sun setting over Port Angeles, WA
Oglethorpe Square in Savannah, GA
I walked up on this lady in costume, and had to get a photo. She happily obliged. She’s with Old Savannah Tours.
Orleans Square is my favorite square in Savannah.
Savannah Historic District
First African Baptist Church had been a place of leadership and worship since 1733. Savannah, GA
Kansas City, MO is a must for jazz lovers. Earnest is a teenage wonder on the saxophone.
Downtown Kansas City, MO.
From the Jazz Museum, to the Negro League Baseball Museum, Kansas City’s 18th & Vine district is packed with black history.
US Flags at the World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.
Sunflowers at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis.
The Gateway Arch, St. Louis
Södermalm, Stockholm Sweden. My neighborhood during my stay in Stockholm.
Mosebacke Hill in Södermalm, Stockholm Sweden
Chandelier at the Kursalon in Vienna, Austria.
Shopping on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin.
Architecture on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin.
The Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin. One of Germany’s many Christmas Markets is held at this magnificent square every year.
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin.
Sacre Coeur, Paris.
Sunset over Paris.
Moët & Chandon in Epernay
The cobblestoned streets of Kutná Hora, Czech Republic.
A cross made of bones at The Kostnice Ossuary aka The Bone Church, in Kutná Hora.
More bones at The Bone Church.
St Wenceslas Vineyard at The Prague Castle.
The view from the top of the Astronomical Clock Tower in Prague.
Tyn Church in the Old Town Square in Prague
Powder Gate, Prague.
St Charles Bridge Gate is the entrance to St. Charles bridge from the Old Town Center.
The Diamond Museum, in Amsterdam.
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Breath taking photography. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year 🙂
Thank you, and I wish you and yours the best in 2014.
Beautiful!
Thank you Michelle! Happy New Year!! 😀
Goregous photos!
Thanks Janice
Loved every photo. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you.