Sundance Film Festival, Big Bear, Lake Tahoe, Whistler, Antigua, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barths, St. Martin, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Hong Kong, Thailand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, Paris, Vancouver, Victoria, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, Seattle, Walla Walla, Hawaii, Greece, Charlotte, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon, Aruba, Bali, Costa Rica, Argentina, LA, Chicago, NYC.
Even through all of my professional travels, I’m a huge family girl. I do what I do because I highly enjoy it, because it’s how I make a living, and because I firmly believe that meeting all walks of life propels us forward in the best way possible. I also firmly believe that spending time with family and friends is a necessity. I’m happy to report that I was able to make it to multiple weddings, my 10 year high school reunion and home for the holidays, amongst other personal victories. Score!
Here are my Top 16 moments in no particular order, both edited and unedited but 100% happy moments.
Sleeping on the side of a mountain in the Sacred Valley of Peru
Visiting Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil via Helicopter
Walking the road Les traveled in El Chalten, Argentina
Actually Making it to my High School Reunion
Sleeping in the clouds in Hong Kong
Dogsledding in Whistler, British Columbia
Visiting the Jodie O’Shea Orphanage in Ubud, Bali
Hiking in Zion National Park
Twirling in Santorini, Greece
The Birth of My Nephew
Washing elephants in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Being in awe of Tokyo, Japan
Eating my way through Paris, France
Wedding dress shopping with my BFF
Flying to Da Nang, Vietnam on a whim
Being home for Christmas with the fam
In an effort to be more transparent, I must admit that unfortunately the highs don’t come without the lows. My four year relationship ended in 2016, we lost a lot of great people (RIP Prince, Snape, Miss Cleo, Carrie Fisher, Willy Wonka, etc) and Trump won the election (this is simply my opinion and never did I ever say you had to agree with it). Shit happens. You deal with it, you move on, and you learn from the life lessons…praying like hell that the next year is bigger, better and without regrets!
2017 Travel Wishlist
Sri Lanka, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Antarctica, South Africa, India, Nepal, Mexico City, Kenya, Alaska, Russia, Germany
Cheers to all of you for following along the past year. Thank you for your comments, questions, concerns, and support. You make this adventure so incredibly worthwhile!
I’m so excited you’re visiting Ireland in 2017! I just went this summer and loved all of it! ☘️?
I’d like to volunteer if you need a travel buddy to Antarctica. Happy 2017! 🙂
I am going to Iceland in 2017 as well (for a lot of things, but mainly to snorkel the Silfra). Have an amazing year!
I just got back from Kenya, it was amazing!
We will be in South Africa in September after climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania! Spending a month in Africa with no regrets! If you make it to SA at the same time we can meet up for a glass of chenin blanc!
Croatia ??
Portland!
Kenya!!! Been following you from Kenya and I absolutely have to do the Grand Canyon in 2017. I’m pretty sure you will find some wonderful spots that I have not been to before! I will be following?
Lesley, I really enjoy all your posts. You have such a fascinating life and a loving family.
I love reading your blog! It’s so fun to read, and dreaming up of all the places I’d like to travel to (maybe after grad school?)
Personally I would LOVE to visit India I haven’t been since I was a baby. Also Alaska, a friend did a road trip through it all and it was a dream to watch via Snapchat, instagram, etc.
xx
Madeeha
Love your blog! Enjoy Ireland–it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been!
Someone just told me about your blog tonight. It looks like an amazing blog! I just started my travel blog smalltownbigtravels.com. I would love to reach the audience and get to the level you are at! If you have an advice, I would love to hear it. Happy New Year!
Lesley, your blog is wonderful; I love following along. I wish you the best in 2017!
I’m so excited to follow your adventures through 2017 as I work on planning some of my own!!
What an incredible year!! I am so glad you finally made it to Victoria (my hometown) this year. I have no doubt that you’ll figure out a way to make it to all of those destinations and many more this year. You are such an inspiration. Happy new year xo