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With a very few exceptions, all the travel photos I use for this blog are ones I've personally taken. I don't travel with a fancy camera, or use many filters. The world as I am lucky enough to see it simply doesn't need enhancement. I think it's about time for some gratuitous travel photos, because Friday. Also because I'm trying to convince myself it's still a good idea to get up at 3am and head to LAX for another same day turn to ORD in the morning.
Let's see if we can go 'around the world' in ten pictures or so.
While we're on the topic of Chicago, just reminding myself that Oak Park in the Fall isn't a bad choice. It also gets about 3,400 qualifying miles from LAX.
Up next, taking it South, to the lakes of Panama, surrounded by thick jungle and mangrove.
Meanwhile in Europe, meet one of my favorite travel photos of all time- A bike ride through Deer Park just outside of Copenhagen. I'll explain in more detail in another post, but I'm hoping to go back to this region next Summer, since Finnair has released some impressive partner business class award tickets for next year.
And a stop in Tuscany between vineyards. On our first full day in Italy, we got lost in the hills outside of Florence on bikes. It was gorgeous, but our legs were very tired once we finally found our way back to the villa. For the record- just because you didn't get lost biking in Berlin or Copenhagen....does not mean you won't get lost further South.
From old to new - Doha's harbor, now dominated by ultra sleek and modern architecture, while fishing boats still dock beside.
Then go East.....Far East. One of the most beautiful sunrise approaches I've seen, going Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur (top) and the staircase to the Batu limestone caves, Kuala Lumpur. (bottom)
On the home stretch, go a bit north, for a look at Shanghai from the Bund....
.......And the beautiful ceiling of Tokyo Station, before crossing the last ocean for home.
To finish out, a reminder that sometimes you don't have to go far at all for beautiful sights, and good memories. Back on the West Coast, Mrs. CruisingAltitude & BabyFlyer enjoy a Summer day in Langley, Washington taking in the Cascades in the distance.
In other news, as I said in a recent entry, I'm excited to now offer travel help, advice, and consulting through Altitude Consulting! Altitude provides personalized assistance planning your next trip, finding the best redemptions for your air miles and hotel points, as well as consulting on any topic you've been wondering about the world of loyalty programs. This is a new endeavor, so I'm still building out the site, but please check it out & get in touch. I'd love to help you Travel Well!
~CruisingAltitude
This post is part of Budget Traveler's Sandbox' Travel Photo Thursday, and Life In Wanderlust's #FlyAwayFriday. Go check out both these great collections of posts for some amazing travel info and ideas!
