Top 7 Photos Of 2013

2013 was a whirlwind year for us. When I sit down and look over everything we’ve fit into 365 days, it’s hard to believe what we have done. It almost seems impossible, like I’m watching a TV show about someone else. But when you’re living the dream, I guess that is how life feels – like a dream.

As we travel the world I love taking photos. You may have noticed if you’ve been reading our blog for a while. They somehow capture the moment in a way that lives forever in your mind. They’re timeless. They not only capture a scene, but they capture emotion, feelings and energy. They tell a story without saying a word. They are a reflection of the amazing beauty in the world around us.

And as a reader of our blog, I hope that these inspire you and encourage you to look outside and the see the beauty that is around you every day.

From the 25,585 photos captured I’d like to share my favourites of 2013.

- Josh Bender

#7 - Skellig Ring, County Kerry, Ireland

The Ring of Kerry features the most beautiful natural panoramas we’ve ever seen. On our Irish road trip we explored the beautiful Emerald Isle and discovered the hidden magic of this enchanting island. 
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#6 - Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth, Israel

It’s not very often we are so shocked by our own misconceptions of a town. Clearly, we didn’t know about the surprise that awaited us in Nazareth.
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#5 - Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Our last day in Panajachel we hired a boat & captain to take us to two of the towns located around the silky waters of the majestic and beautiful Lake Atitlán, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
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#4 - Arabian Desert, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We couldn't leave Dubai without experiencing the Arabian Desert. So we discovered the amazing desert sunset, crazy 4x4 trek, camel rides, food and belly dancing, all in 1 crazy night.
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#3 - Positano, Italy

Stunning views of Positano and the beauty of Praiano drew us in like moths to a flame. Little did we know what adventure was waiting for us. If a death-defying bus ride from hell sounds interesting, keep reading.
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#2 - Crater Lake, Oregon, USA

Our epic journey from San Francisco to Seattle and back again took us through some of the most beautiful locations on Earth. Without planning, our timing was perfect. The roads around Crater Lake were just re-opened after the winter season, and snow was still strewn around, melting in the warm spring sunshine. I will never forget the surreal sensation of gazing over the incandesently blue, mirror-like waters of this caldera.
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#1 - Love Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey

All I could hear was the gentle breeze softly whispering past the hot air balloon and the occasional woosh of the flame filling the balloon, as we soared on smooth streams of air. The warm sun breached the nearby plateau casting a warm, encompassing glow over the insanely picturesque valley below. Holy cow! 
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Tell us which is your favourite?

And if you want more, check out the next installment in the series:

Top Photos Of 2013: Central America & The Caribbean

Top Photos Of 2013: North America

Top Photos Of 2013: Europe

Top Photos Of 2013: Middle East