This time of year is always difficult for me because throughout the year I've read so many wonderful and worthy blogs. This year will be a bit easier because we had the monthly treasure hunt but I always worry about forgetting a great blog, blogger. I am a fan of many.
Mel said she tried to keep it to 5.....what a silly goal. No way! I could not do it.
This year one of my favorites is from an unknown blogger
atomic man. His blog transported me to Scotland with him and I long to go see what he saw.
Home from home.
Another one of our favorites (always) is
EdVallance. Just about anything he writes is quality work and transports you to new and interesting lands. We really hope to meet him some day and thank him for his great writing.
The beginnings of a 5000km trip across Siberia, NOT on the Trans-Siberian was one of our favorites and we find Ed to be a bit of a philosopher. We'd still like to make a donation to his friend Peter if Ed can figure out how we can get the money to him safely.
ThreeFitty always has nice blogs and consistently amazing photos. One I was particularly charmed by was
Orange silks and blue skies - Vietnam, Mui Ne
Slowfeet are now back in Australia enjoying family, friends and thinking about building another home so their feet are slow now. They did a slew of quality blogs this year but some of my favorites are about the US. So many bloggers come to the US for two weeks, never leave LA and SF and make impressions about the entire country. Dave and Pat traveled for over 4 months and learned a great deal about the country, people and politics. I value their impressions and one of my favorites has been
Laid Back Louisiana.
There are a few who have written insightful blogs that make one ponder our intentions
JessM and her blog is wonderful
Wracked with doubt but armed with a sense of duty
TBRich most recent blog
Dreaming in the Golden Land thoughtful, insightful and powerful contemplation.
laetitiaaroundtheworld She is living the exciting thrilling life- full of travels and diving. Her diving blogs are great but my favorite this year is
Simply thrilling: canyoning to the Dead Sea shores
There are two writers who always make me laugh
bvchef and
cabochick. Andrea has a wicked sense of humor and one could recommend any number of her publications. Her recent one
The Pearl of Siberia is great. She has a way of spinning a story. Brendan writes as if he is having a conversation with you and his humor is evident in his writing. We first started reading his work back in April when he had taken a trip to Spain and Morocco. This trip included a dose of bad luck when someone snatched his ATM and left him on the road and penniless but he kept his humor and trooped on.
2.80 € 2.80 Eurosand
Traveling in Tangier You actually have to read several of the days to have the full impact but he had a great time and tossed those lemons out. Plus he is a foody and always takes great pictures of the foods he is experiencing.
This year brought us the Amazing
Dancing Dave We love every single blog he has produced but my favorite still remains
Why are we going to Timbuktu? As stated, "it was It was an idea that I watered and like a desert flower it bloomed and was glorious."
Chris and Nikki continue to include us in their wonderful travels and we all enjoyed
Our Wedding Day at The Ice Hotel-By Chris because of the special occasion and the great photos but one that we particularly enjoyed was
Our Honeymoon Part 1. A well done food blog. We also loved the photos from
Our Honeymoon Part 1. In this one the photography was elevated to a higher level. Amazing shots. And don't forget this one
Our Honeymoon Part 1 for its uniqueness.
We always know we are in store for a good blog when we see something new from
Wanderly Wagon. Loved his series of blogs from Turkey and in particular --
Hot Air Balloon Ride - Goreme, Turkey. One of those perfect days.. Excellent blogs.
Overlanders are enjoying their travels and have introduced us to coach surfing which we will try next year. They have seen some marvelous things. They took the time to see small town America
Adventures in Geological Fantasylands
Stephanie and Andras have not written much this year but the artist always comes out in their photos and love of flowers.
The Central Icon of Spring Dave and I are looking forward to meeting them.
Maisondubonheur Peter and Mari hop around the world and stay in the most amazing places because Peter knows the "art" of working a deal. Peter, Mari and the kids are lovely people and we loved
La Habana! and
Diving the Great Divide
One of our absolute favorites this year
International backpacker and the
Gorillas dont know the rules!
We describe this adventure as utterly fantastic!
zofka has great insight into a decaying city and I will never look at Detroit the same way again. Her writing has changed my approach to this kind of city.
Detroit, the Motor City
I always enjoy
deleted_46288 opinions and writing style. One of my favorites this year was
null blog 638040. Nick wrote this one from the heart and showed his sensitive side plus it was fun to learn more about weddings. I wish we could have met you when we were in Vietnam. I went there to gain a better understanding of the country where my brother spent the last year of life. He was killed in during the Vietnam war and I'd love to hear your insights concerning action.
As much as I enjoyed seeing Shane fall off the elephant
The Travel Camel my favorite blog of his this year was
A Splendid Isolation. I've always been intrigued by this location and this well written blog has peaked our interest even more.
Home and Away Bob is a prolific writer and we have enjoyed his blogs from the past. One of our favorites is
Around the World by boat in 1958/59 Take a look. That would have been great making that kind of trip in 1958. Love the fashions. What a life Bob and his family have had. Can't wait to chat in person and hear more stories.
Sheila is the coolest and having some great adventures.
The Great Walsh of China All of her blogs are worth a read but one of our favorites is
There's Something About Xinjiang.
thedribbleman wrote a very nice summary of his time in Africa
My thoughts on 10 months in Africa
Lots of adventures.
Marvellous Mongolia was my favorite from
MichaelnFaye Excellent writing and photos. We've read this one a few times.
liliram is consistent in her writing but my favorite this year was
BHUTAN: One Off My Bucket List and
Bicol Express and Other Bicol Food Treats and love the photos. She has done a series of travels around her country this year and we have moved the Philippines up on our list because of her writing. We will go to explore the Philippines next year and hope to meet her!
And this most recent one was grand.
BHUTAN: One Off My Bucket List
This blog
Hungry in Peru caught my attention early in the year and I've been a fan ever since.
yogabbagabba
Ok- Ok-- yes I know I read too much! I try to read at least one before work and couple at lunch and one or so when I get home from work. It is good to know what others are up to....especially when we are working and not traveling.
I'll bet I wake up at 3am remember someone else I wish I had placed on this list.
My year has truly been enhanced by each of you and many more I'm sure.
I love reading Travel blog.
Thank you Ali.
Thank you Jo and Mell for all your hard work to keep us moving along.
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