2017 is now officially over. It was an amazing year with lots of amazing trips and travel moments: 133 flights took me to a total of 33 different countries. 16 of them were new countries for me and I hit country number 100 in September with my visit to Senegal.
Here are my top 10 travel photos of the year 2017
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10. Nova Levante, Italy
A sleepy little town in the Italian Alps
9. Sunset in the Pacific Ocean
I took this shot just after take off from Honolulu airport on my trip around the world in 8 days that I took in February 2017 (you can find the trip report here: https://197travelstamps.com/2018/01/03/part-1-in-8-days-around-the-world/)
8. French Pyrenees
The French Pyrenees are a perfect spot for hiking away from the tourist masses of the Alps.
7. Oaxaca, Mexico
A lone woman in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude in Oaxaca, Mexico.
6. Lake Asale, Ethiopia
A hole in the salt crust of Lake Asale in Northern Ethiopia
5. Children in Kirundo, Burundi
Travel tip: soap bubbles are always a good gift to bring to children in the developing world. They are a lot of fun and don’t create as much trash as wrapped candy or other small gifts.
4. Mahé Island, Seychelles
The Seychelles are a true paradise and to my suprise there were hardly any other tourists around on the main island so we could enjoy the numerous beaches all to ourselves.
Carcassonne, France
Carcassonne absolutely blew my mind. The entire castle is in a perfect condition and gives you the feeling of walking the streets in mediaeval times.
2. Lac Rwihinda, Burundi
A mystical sunrise at Lac Rwihinda in the Kirundo Region in Norther Burundi
1. Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg in the Alsace region in France – absolutely beautiful