Our Best Photos Of 2017

I love taking pictures just as much as watching them. They take me back to the places we visited and back to those moments we enjoyed so much. From year to year we try to capture the incredible beauty of the world. Here’s the collection of our best shots from 2017 – enjoy!

Best landscape photo

Alone in the wild and unspoilt landscape of Eastern Iceland.

Best beach photo

Hiking above Praia da Marinha in Algarve, Portugal.

Best canyon photo

Again, a hidden beauty of Eastern Iceland: Stuðlagil, The Basalt Column Canyon.

Best rainbow photo

We don’t like rain but if that’s what we need for views like this then let it be… 😀

Best waterfall photo

Hafragilsfoss, an impressive giant in Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon, Northern Iceland.

Best foggy photo

The High Tatras have their charm even in bad weather.

Best lake photo

But that charm is even more powerful in good weather. 😛 This peaceful scene is from Lake Poprad in the High Tatras.

Best forest photo

Morning light in the forest – somewhere in the Alps.

Best colorful scene

Kerlingarfjöll Mountains in the Highlands of Iceland.

Best stormy photo

Storm is coming in the Alps.

Best castle photo

Lednice, a fairy tale castle of Moravia, Czechia.

Best small town photo

Hiking above Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps.

Best architecture photo

The play of light in beautiful Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon.

Best park scene

Morning walk in Łazienki Park, Warsaw.

Best sunset photo

Sunset in the Westfjords of Iceland.

Best blue hour photo

Praia da Ursa is one of the most romantic beaches we’ve seen in Portugal.

Best animal photo

A puffin – could it be anything else? 😀

Best macro photo

Best reflection photos

We can’t decide between the amazing colors of the Westfjords and the cold solitude of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Can you?

Best wildflower photo

Summer in the High Tatras National Park of Slovakia.

Best autumn photo

Sunshine just makes the world more beautiful.

Best romantic photo

Isn’t it the perfect place for a marriage proposal? Though we had ours years ago but we enjoyed walking on Langaholt Beach with snowcapped Snæfellsjökull volcano in the background. (Yes, Iceland.)

What kind of pictures do you like taking or watching?

Travel tips and resources

It takes effort and careful planning to get the most out of your vacation days each year. We help you with complete travel itineraries, based on our own experiences. See them here!

Flights: find the best flight deals with Skyscanner, Kayak and Google Flights. Save money: be flexible with your flight dates & fly with carry-on only.
Accommodations: Find great hotel and apartment deals with flexible cancellation policy on Booking.com. Book hostels on Hostelworld.
Car rentals: use RentalCars.com and Kayak to get the best rates on car rentals.
Tours: Book guided tours with GetYourGuide, Viator and Civitatis.

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Traveling with kids?

We believe that travel is not only possible, but it’s fun with a kid, and helps strengthen our bonds through experiences and challenges that we get through together. Read our family travel tips and destination specific guides here!

Beata Urmos

Bea is the co-founder of Our Wanders. She’s the writer and the trip organizer, and she’d love to help you plan your own amazing trips! She likes hiking, good novels and chocolate, as well. Her motto is: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” (John A. Shedd)

Year End Summary

Our Best Photos Of 2017