As 2017 kicks off Dave and I are in full swing planning new adventures and seeking travel inspiration for the year ahead. Looking back on our 2016 exploits (3 months on the road exploring 24 countries) we had so many incredible moments that we wanted to share some of them to inspire you on your travels. From Africa to Europe and North America to Asia, here’s 25 of our favourite travel moments that are worthy of any travel bucket list! Ready, set….. GO!!

OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights!

1 | My yellow frame moment! Table Mountain, Cape Town

You’ll always be my fave Cape Town

2 | Drinking cocktails in the Virgin Clubhouse in London Heathrow: one of the best airport lounges in the world!

You’ll find me in my bubble! Virgin Clubhouse, London Heathrow

3 | Crossing the border into country number 50, boom!

Star jumps for our 50th country! Baltic road trip fun!

4 | Getting stranded in Ethiopia for 48 hours: bonus adventures!

5 | Feeling tiny in Kyoto’s Bamboo Forest, Japan

Oh Kyoto, how we love you! Kyoto, Japan

6 | Nerves of steel! Driving off road through the Drakensberg mountains

Yep, that’s the road! Sani Pass, South Africa/Lesotho

7 | Sipping beers at the highest pub in Africa. Top of the Sani Pass, Lesotho

8 | Getting spooked at Dracula’s Castle, Brasov Romania

9 | Wining and dining along the picture perfect Amalfi Coast, Italy

10 | Hanging with the locals in the beautifully named Piss Alley, Tokyo

Oh Tokyo, how we loved you!

11 | Birthday celebrations overlooking the Danube, Budapest, Hungary

12 | Spotting the big 5 in South Africa. Especially the elephants!

Inyati Game Lodge, Sabi Sands, South Africa

13 | Getting our Christmas fix! Bruges, Aachen and Cologne Christmas markets

14 | Catching up with old friends across the globe: London, Scotland and France

Catching up with the NYC gang and a new addition in Scotland

Global catch up in France!

15 | Exploring the Rock hewn churches of Ivanovo: happy birthday mum!

16 | Celebrating Dave’s birthday! Bruges, Belgium. 

17 | Meeting the Little Mermaid: Copenhagen, Denmark

We loved her! Little Mermaid, Copenhagen, Denmark

18 | Seeing New York from the clouds

Our old hometown! One World Observatory, New York

19 | Road tripping: birthday treats in Portugal!

20 | Standing at the cross roads of the world: Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan

Capturing the moment! Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo

21 | Bungggyyyyyyyyy!! Feeling brave at Bloukrans Bridge, Garden Route, South Africa

Tense moments on the Garden Route!

22 | Standing at the most western point in Europe…

23 | …and the most Southern point in Africa

24 | Discovering the poor lost souls of Pompeii, Italy

25 | Eating the most amazing food across four continents!

A $10 Michelin Star ramen feast in Tokyo

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