Top 10 Photos of 2014

After a rather slow 2013 year, we got back to traveling last year. Some of travels were for festivals like Madri Gras in New Orleans or Wurstfest in New Braunfels. Thanks to cheap airfare we could make weekend visits to Chicago and Boston. After an amazing camping trip to Big Bend National Park, the camping bug bit us and we visited Alaska with the help of some camping experts. We of course finished off the year (and started 2015) with a trip to the tropical Jamaica. Here are what we think are the best photos and why:

View from South Rim in Big Bend National Park

Sometimes you need a view to remind you how much more there is to see in the world. Sometimes it is good to feel tiny. Guest Blogger Ryan is seen in this photo. He went on numerous adventures this past year like Puerto Rico, Seattle, and Cabo.

Skyscrapers reflecting off the bean in Chicago

The "bean" in Chicago gives a different perspective of downtown. In life, it is good to get different perspectives. There is no one right way to go through life, everyone has their story to tell, just listen.

Looking down on Resurrection Bay

Some views are worth the difficult path. We kayaked and hiked all day to capture this beautiful view of Thumb Cove. The calm bay made for a tranquil moment that makes the journey worth it,

Chicago Skyline from Hancock Signature Lounge

It's hard to beat the Chicago skyline. Captured just after sunset, it was the perfect ending to a wonderful visit to Chicago. There are cheap ways to visit Chicago too!

Getting left behind in Denali National Park

Friends can make traveling great... or disastrous. We had a great time exploring Denali National Park with two other friends. The can also help make traveling cheap!

Mount McKinley at 2am 

Visiting Alaska in early July meant 24 hours of sunlight. Remarkably, this photo was taken at 2am with the sun shown on the face of the mountain and the moon above.

Bunker Hill Monument

Weekend get aways are not just great, they are fantastic for the soul. Although Boston deserves more than just a weekend, the historic attractions did wonders for the mind and soul.

Day 2 of hiking Big Bend

Hiking is a great way to get in touch with nature.

Going

Dia de los Muertos is a big celebration in Mexico (and other parts of the world) on November 1 & 2 to remember family members who have died. Corpus Christi has a large Mexican culture and the festival has grown to 40,000+.

Doctor Cave's Beach in Montego Bay Jamaica

Technically this still counts since this picture was taken on New Year's Eve. There will be other pictures from Jamaica to make the 2015 list!