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The capital city of Laos. Amazing seafood along the riverside, spectacular temples teeming with brightly clad monks, a decent nightlife and beautiful sunsets. Fishing along the river shores during susnet.

Girls sit lakeside to admire the view of Lake Tekapo.

Lauren and Mike engagement photographs taken Nov. 15th, 2017 by Micah Wright at Sunset Beach, California.

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Chasing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Swedish Lapland.

Travelers explore New Zealand's famous Franz Josef Glacier. Blue Ice, deep crevasses, caves and tunnels mark the ever changing ice.

Some of the legendary Great White Shark diving off the coast of Mosselbaai (Mossel Bay).

Mui Ne, Vietnam. Mui Ne, a small fishing village famous for its fish sauce is the most beautiful stretch of beaches in Vietnam. It is only about 3 hours drive from Saigon. In the early morning you can watch the fishing port come to life in the early morning hours.

Bai Xep is a quiet remote fishing village off the tourist path, 10km from the major city of Qui Nhon. A tourist meets a local woman hard at work in the village.

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Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. A woman takes in the beautiful view.

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The Tall Ships festival in Dana Point Harbor kicks off September 8, 2017.

Hiking through the red rock slot canyons in Kanarraville, Utah.

Exploring the surrounding cliffs above Dubrovnik provide stunning views over the coastal city.

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The island of Don Det is an upcoming backpacker stop on the Mekong River along the Cambodia/Laos border. Tubing around the islands is a popular activity here and a great way to catch a sunset.

A day hiking in California's Joshua Tree National Park followed by a clear starry night over Joshua Tree.

The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. A group of horse trekkers ride to the summet to catch the sunrise.

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A sailboat crosses the Utila harbor at sunset.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. Friends sit in the warm clear waters.

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Girls play music and enjoy the sun on a Utila dock in front of Trudy's Hotel.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands is one of the most popular attractions in Australia. For further exploring the coast and the reef, kayaks are a great way to get close up.

Views over the Yosemite Valley floor at sunset.

Views over California's famous island; Catalina Island. The famed Casino can be seen in the background. A cruise ship pulls into Catalina Island's, Avalon harbor.

Views over the stunning countryside of Vietnam's Ninh Binh. Limestone mountains cover the area and leand to many numerous caves and grottos.

The Blue Pools of Makarora offer enticing blue waters to swim in. A man jumps off a bridge into the water.

The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. A group of horse trekkers ride to the summet to catch the sunset.

HIking the Crescent Meadow Trail in the Sequoia National Park. A couple cross the meadow on a fallen tree.

Lake McKenzie is a freshwater lake located on Fraser Island, Australia. The white silica sand and pure waters are some of the biggest attractions in Australia.

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Hue's famed Imperial City at night. Many of Vietnam's ancient ruling families lived here.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. A woman takes in the beautiful view.

Local boats on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An take passengers down the river at sunset.

Aerial views over the Whitsunday Island chain and the Great Barrier Reef. Heart Reef is a popular sight from the sky.

And that was it. It ended up pretty much as expected in the end. The storm came in froze all of us in for the remainder of our days. Roads were closed. Activities cancelled. Flights cancelled. We were grounded in Reykjavik. The hostels were filled with people franticly re-booking dorm beds, changing travel plans, calls home informing loved ones of the situation and telling employers they wouldn’t be coming to work for another few days. When the flights finally temporarily resumed days later it was never certain who was going to make it out or not. We would say our goodbyes as they headed to the airport only to see them back in the bar later that night. Little short term reunions.
Planes would sit on the tarmac waiting for that little window in the storm to safely fly out. Some made it out, some were returned to the city to try again. So it was a daily and often hourly revolving situation as everyone waited around.

In the meantime, we had a great time experiencing the amazing things that Reykjavik has to offer. This is certainly a fantastic place to be stuck. They know how to handle these conditions and have a great time. The foods, drinks, music and dancing … the conversations and gatherings by the fireplace - in a sense we were all stranded here together and we enjoyed every minute of it.
I still had hope that I’d get to see the lights. I often woke myself up throughout the night to check the solar index and glance out the window or stroll through the empty town to see if there was a brief clear in the sky. I really kept hoping for that little miracle. I’d come all this way. I gave it every chance that I could, but it was not to be on this trip. As disappointed as we were that we missed the northern lights, we pledged to return; caught our flight and headed back to the Cali.

The snowy mountain peaks of the Mount Cook National Park sits under starry skies.

A beautiful sunset along the Lake Peten River in Flores. Friends sit at the end of the pier to watch.

Soft clouds blanket the sky on an international flight.

A fishing boat floats down the Perfume River at sunset.

The island of Don Det is an upcoming backpacker stop on the Mekong River along the Cambodia/Laos border.

A beautiful sunrise greets surfers as they prepare and paddle out for an early morning surf.

A man has an interesting tattoo on the insides of his fingers and it says " sex, drugs, rock & roll".

Hiking through the red rock slot canyons in Kanarraville, Utah.

Waterplay off a waterfront dock in Utila at sunset in front of Trudy's Hotel.

Even in the crowded city of Byron Bay there are opportunities to take in a beautiful sunset on the beach in peace and quiet.

Porto da Barra....one of the first beaches most people get to know in Salvador. Beautiful beaches and warm water make this a popular destination year round.

A visit to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland.

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The breathtaking waterfalls of Puerto Iguazu and Foz de Iguazu (Brazil).

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The strenuous yet highly rewarding hike to Roy's Peak in Wanaka. The hike is difficult but the views are spectacular.

Chasing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Swedish Lapland.

A tour through the red rock tunnels of Antelope Canyon in Arizona.

Stunning roadside lake reflections of Mount Cook (Aoraki) on Lake Punakaiki.

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Lake McKenzie is a freshwater lake located on Fraser Island, Australia. The white silica sand and pure waters are some of the biggest attractions in Australia.

The Apsara dance in the traditional Cambodian dance as seen here at the Temple Bar in Siem Reap.

Photographs of Coffee Bay, Coffee Shack, and events in the surrounding areas.

An alternative way to travel the world is by skateboard.

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A surfer girls walks out to sea to check out the surf at sunset.

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Surfers play around and have a good time with friends while out in the water and surfing in the waves.

Travelers get up close and personal with a beautiful Koala on Magnetic Island.

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Peters family portrait Huntington Beach February 2019.

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Hairy Coooo's (cows) doing what they do best on during a beautiful sunrise.

The midevil city of Tallin, once an enormously wealthy and powerful location in Europe, was devestated and taken over decades ago; and drove the weatlhy landowners out of the city. Nowadays, Tallin is somewhat of an undiscovered gem; unknown to the normal tourist path; it provides the opportunity to see some of Europe's best castle and city ruins without the massive crowds.

Aerial views over Airlie Beach harbor in the Whitsunday region of Queensland. The public lagoon pool is a main attraction here. Girls enjoy the refreshing pool.

San Fermines, the annual festival in Pamplona, Spain is a major draw for Spaniars as well as International's in the month of July. For a week the city hosts constant 24 hour parties, as well as a bull morning every morning and bull fights every afternoon. The entire city adorns the traditional white garb and red sashes and scarves. Every year there are numerous injuries as well as the occasional death.

The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. A group of horse trekkers ride to the summet to catch the sunrise.

Semuc Champey is famous for it's beautiful pools and waterfalls.

Viti Levu, Fiji. A poolside sunset for backpackers as they sip down their drinks.

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A group hikes through the Solheimajokull glacier.

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An afternoon hike looking over Morro Bay.

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Travelers get up close and personal with a beautiful Koala on Magnetic Island. Koala Hugs here.

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A surfer girls walks out to sea to check out the surf at sunset.

The Tongariro Crossing is considered by many to be the finest "one day walk" in New Zealand, if not the world. The trail takes hikers through a volcanic plateau of old lava flows, volcanic craters, and gives allows the opportunity to walk between a field of three active volcanoes; Mt Tongariro, Ruapehu, and Ngauruhoe (which stars as the Lord of the Ring's Mount Doom). The ground steams with geothermal heat, and steam often rises from the active volcano cones. A hiker jumps through the air along the trail. Ngauruhoe is clearly seen in the background.

Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. Camping out the back of a campervan in the Tongariro National Park. Mt. Doom can be seen in the background. MR, Model Release

A prime photo stop with the van at the Christchurch Cathedral

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The breathtaking waterfalls of Puerto Iguazu and Foz de Iguazu (Brazil).

Girls watch the sun set over the Yosemite Valley.

Vang Vieng, located on the Nam Song river, is a popular riverside party location in Laos. this enormous slide is one of the main attractions here.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ipanema Beach. The sugarloaf mountains can be seen in the background

Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. The Tongariro Crossing is often considered to be the finest "one day walk" in New Zealand, if not the world. These are the hidden gems in the center, the Emerald Lakes.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands is one of the most popular attractions in Australia. For further exploring the coast and the reef, kayaks are a great way to get close up.

Travelers explore New Zealand's famous Franz Josef Glacier. Blue Ice, deep crevasses, caves and tunnels mark the ever changing ice.

People ride bikes through the Mount Cook National Park.

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The McWay Falls waterfall falls onto the beach in Big Sur's Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

The Tall Ships festival in Dana Point Harbor kicks off September 8, 2017.

The secret local swimming hold Kipu Falls. It is a freshwate swiming hold surrounded by 20 foot walls which provide for excellent cliff diving and a enormous rope swing. This used to be a locals only location, but tourists often find the secret path leading to the swiming hold. The locals love to show off swing acrobatics for the tourists.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. A woman takes in the beautiful view.

Travelers get up close to take selfie images with a Wombat on Magnetic Island.

A rainbow over the Hawaiian surf.

A popular activity in Franz Josef is the helicopter hike, or heli-hike. You get incredible panoramic views and get to touch down in pristine ice and snowfields.

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The oceanside port town of Serangan is also known as Turtle Island due to the turtle breeding population. This is a popular boat port for the Gili Islands.

Travelers wade into the ocean to hand feel large wild stingrays in Gisborn, New Zealand.

Nusa Dua offers many water activities such as parasailing and jetski's. Aerial views overlooking the Nusa Dua area of Bali

Yosemite Falls looms over the valley floor.

A spectacluar yet common sunset at Kuta Beach.

Exploring California's Sunken City in San Pedro and Long Beach.

The Tongariro Crossing is considered by many to be the finest "one day walk" in New Zealand, if not the world. The trail takes hikers through a volcanic plateau of old lava flows, volcanic craters, and gives allows the opportunity to walk between a field of three active volcanoes; Mt Tongariro, Ruapehu, and Ngauruhoe (which stars as the Lord of the Ring's Mount Doom). The ground steams with geothermal heat, and steam often rises from the active volcanoes cones. Here a group of hikers embrace and take in the spectacular views of the plateau and Mt. Ngauruhoe.

These are spectacular views of the Cliff's of Moher and the Atlantic Ocean, on the west coast of Ireland.

Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena is one of the jewls of south american cities. There are frequent festivals and street parade such as this one, put on by the university, through the streets of Getsemani

The illuminated Auckland Sky Tower during a colorful evening sunset

One of the largest moons of the decade, a full moon rises over the Kaikoura ocean.

The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. A cowboy and his dogs watch as the early morning fog floods the valley at sunrise.

A group of backpackers get to play around with a couple of elephants in the Mekong River outside of Luang Prabang, Laos.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands is one of the most popular attractions in Australia. Passengers sit and watch the sunset descend over the ocean.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. Friends sit in the warm clear waters.

The capital city of Laos. Amazing seafood along the riverside, spectacular temples teeming with brightly clad monks, a decent nightlife and beautiful sunsets.

Stopping to camp alongside the enormous man-made Lake Pukaki. The distinctive emerald colour of the water is born of ice cystals in the water. Mount Cook can often be seen in the background

Photographs of Coffee Bay, Coffee Shack, and events in the surrounding areas.

The high altitude city of Cusco (Cuzco). It is also the gateway stop before heading up to Machu Piccu. This town has become a backpackers haven for those looking for a good party and some great hiking. It usually takes a few days to get used to the high altitude, so most visits include a few days of headaches and shortness of breath.

The old city center of Salvador, Pelhourino; has been rennovated and made safer and is once again one of the best places to experience some original Brazilian.

Kylemore Abbey is Ireland's most photographed building.

A village in the Oudomxai province of northern Laos

The magnificent temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This is Ta Prohm temple which has been frequently used in movies

Exploring the icy underground lava caves in the Bláfjöll mountain range.

The fantastic lighting of Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, Malaysia

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The famous Eilean Donan Castle. Beautiful day with beautiful people.

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A plane flies above the clouds at sunset.

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The Glenn Canyon Dam in Page Arizona.

A native Sami Tipi tent sits in a blanket of snow.

Hue's Citadel; and the Imperial Enclosure and Forbidden Purple City within.

Nyhavn is the famous waterfront canal in Copenhagen. Colorful 17th and 18th century townhomes line the canal.

A girls stands in front of an outdoor mural on one of Reykjavik's buildings. The artist is Guido Van Helten.

A stunning sunset descends over the city of Reykjavik.

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Travelers wade into the ocean to hand feel large wild stingrays in Gisborn, New Zealand.

Some of the major temples in Angkor Wat

Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon.

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Hiking through the red rock slot canyons in Kanarraville, Utah.

After a heavy snowfall in the Southern California mountains in February 2019, the snowcapped mountains show the close proximity to the beach. Often surfing and snowboarding can be done in the same day.

The strenuous yet highly rewarding hike to Roy's Peak in Wanaka. The hike is difficult but the views are spectacular.

A woman poses in front of one of New Zealand's famous landmarks; Able Tasman National Park's Split Apple Rock.

Travelers explore New Zealand's famous Franz Josef Glacier. Blue Ice, deep crevasses, caves and tunnels mark the ever changing ice.

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A local woman shows off her restaurant or "warung" on Serangan Beach, Bali.

The famed Bixy Bridge in Big Sur.

A woman admires the beauty of Mount Cook from the village at the bottom.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands is one of the most popular attractions in Australia. A sailboat anchors in a calm harbor at sunset.

Street scenes through the old city of Havana, Cuba.

The island of Don Det is an upcoming backpacker stop on the Mekong River along the Cambodia/Laos border. This high platform is a great place to dive into the river from.

The new Calton Cemetary. Much of this cemetary was moved from the Old Calton cemetary where is has been since 1718. Many of the bodies that lie here were the result of the plague

Daily life along the streets of Varanasi

The tourist stop of Hobbiton on New Zealand's North Island. The site of the filming of the Lord of the Rings movies.

Aerial views over the Cambodian ruins of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Auckland Sky Tower at night.

The famous Strokkur geyser of Iceland.

Camping out the back of a campervan in the Tongariro National Park. Mt. Doom can be seen in the background.

Girls sit and enjoy a glass of wine from a spa pool at sunset on the New Zealand coastline in the city of Te Kaha.

The Forts Walk is a popular activity on Magnetic Island. Travelers climb atop a historic World War 2 fortification to watch the sunset.

Sunset descends over Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu. A man kayak's under a full moon.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. Friends play on the beach.

The strenuous yet highly rewarding hike to Roy's Peak in Wanaka. The hike is difficult but the views are spectacular.

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The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. A buggy sits at the top of the mountain to watch the early morning fog as it floods the valley at sunrise.

The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. The Bridge To Nowhere is a unique and historical landmark in the developmetn of New Zealand. It's remote location makes it rare to see.

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Views over Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. A woman takes in the beautiful view.

Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach is a popular activity in Australia. A girl walks along the white sand beach.

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Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands is one of the most popular attractions in Australia. For further exploring the coast and the reef, kayaks are a great way to get close up.

Alma Bay is one of the many beautiful beaches on Magnetic Island. Girls explore the clear waters.

The Taj Mahal from a distance

Renting off road vehicles is a popular way to explore Magnetic Island. Beautiful women pose for a photograph in their vehicle.

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The island of Don Det is an upcoming backpacker stop on the Mekong River along the Cambodia/Laos border. This high platform is a great place to dive into the river from.

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A backpacker taking a Skype call in Pai, Thailand.

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