What better way to look back on a big travel year than with pictures from some of my favourite places and moments of 2012.
Villa Cheminée
No your eyes are not deceiving you, that is a tiny little house on top of what appears to be an industrial chimney. It’s actually an art installation by Tatzu Nishi near Nantes in France. It’s a fake industrial chimney and the house on the top of it can be rented out by the night. I was lucky enough to get to go inside it and the views from the top were stunning.
My first big trip of 2012 saw me travel all the way down under to Australia. Having never been to Australia before, and having just finished my last ever exams at university I was more than a little excited! Arriving at my brother’s apartment there and seeing this sunset was the perfect way to start my trip.
Magical…
My first day in Sydney
I also went on two cruises in 2012, the first of which departed from the romantic city of Venice.
I love the colours in Venice
On my first cruise of 2012 I visited Kotor in Montenegro for the first time. Sailing up the ria towards the city and viewing the dramatic scenery on the way was one of the highlights of my cruise on board Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas.
Grandeur of the Seas in Kotor
After my first cruise of 2012 I was lucky enough to travel to Rimini in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy where I took part in the exciting Blogville project. Whilst in Rimini I visited San Marino, Bologna and Cesenatico and enjoyed partying at La Notte Rosa.
Fairy tale scenes in San Marino
I met some great people in Rimini and had a few big nights out with them, that inevitably ended up in us enjoying the sunrise from the beach across the road from our apartment. What better way to chill out after a night out than watching the sunrise with your toes in the sand?!
Just one of several sunrises I saw in Rimini
The rooftops of Bologna
On my second cruise of 2012 I visited Portofino in Italy and quickly fell in love with its picturesque coastline.
Sailing towards Portofino, Italy
I visited one of my favourite places in the world during 2012 – Villefranche-sur-Mer in the glamorous south of France. This small town is relaxed, quiet and drenched in sunshine most of the year. I love sitting here at the waters edge with a glass of white wine and some delicious seafood treats.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
In October I visited Berlin for the first time. I was super excited to visit Berlin, as I’d heard so much about the city from many of my traveller friends. I wasn’t disappointed at all and loved seeing both iconic, historic Berlin and cool, contemporary Berlin that is becoming so popular.
Iconic Berlin
Cool, colourful, modern Berlin
Winter in Scotland. It’s freezing, but also wonderfully Christmassy. As I write this, I’ve just returned from a trip to Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. I’ll be spending Christmas Day at home with my family (it’s my brother’s birthday on Christmas Day!). After that I’ll be heading back to Edinburgh to spend Hogmanay there (that’s Scottish for New Year).
Christmas in Edinburgh
So, Merry Christmas everyone and I’m wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013!
Looking forward to 2013…
Amazing photos! Looks like you had an absolutely beautiful year! I love all those incredibly gorgeous sunset pictures around the world
Thanks, Julika! It’s been the best year yet, let’s hope 2013 can be even better! Happy holidays
Awesome photography Emma, looks like a fantastic year overall. Nice to have photographic proof to remember it in 20 years!
Thank you, Marco. It’s been a great year. Hope 2013 brings you happy and safe travels
Beautiful photos, Emma – and what an amazing year 2012 has been for you! I especially love your Venice picture. Sums up the city perfectly for me
Thank you, Emily. I definitely got lucky with that picture of Venice!
Those were real great-looking photos, especially that magical sunset in Australia and that shot in Berlin.. truly jaw-dropping views. Seems like you had a great year, and I wish you a more exciting and colorful adventure in your travel plans for next year. Happy Holiday!
Thank you, Rachel. Definitely got lucky with those pictures, right place, right time and all that! Happy holidays to you too
Stunning photos! Can’t wait to follow your adventures in 2013!
Thanks, Kate. Great to have you following along
Such an incredible year and great photo. Thanks for sharing your journey which ignites me to travel further and explore new cities
Thanks for reading and commenting. Lovely to have you following along