Jessica Lee
One of the great things about travel is that there are many ways to do it.
Sure, there are certain perks and downfalls to with each method but what matters is that there's choice. Whether you prefer to cruise, fly or even drive to your destination, the end result will be just the same. That's the theme of this week's round-up as Canadians show off photos of the land, sea and air in places in places like Europe, Asia and even just south of the Canadian border.
But don't expect your typical shots of clouds from the inside of a plane, the endless blue of an open sea of a long stretch of highway. No, these photos are more along the lines of two roosters flapping in the air as the peck and scratch each other during a cockfight in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. They're the kind of photos found while taking not one, but two bus tours of Mexico City, capturing the well-worn signs to the Frida Kahlo Museum in the process. And who says you need to be on a boat to snap a great photo of the coast? Sometime a trip to find about your heritage will provide all the right photo opportunities. Now, there's more than just these three stories but rather than spoil them here, you can check out the gallery below.
Best Travel Photos Of The Week: 2013 Edition
June 28: The fiery orange desert plains of Wadi Rum, Jordan(01 of75)
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June 28: Cityscape of Old Town Prague, Czech Republic(02 of75)
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June 28: Passionate baseball fans in Yokohama, Japan(03 of75)
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June 28: Harbour views of Vancouver, British Columbia(04 of75)
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June 28: The peak of Mount Pilatus in the Swiss Alps(05 of75)
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May 31: 72 Hours In Algonquin Park(06 of75)
While you can't go wrong with camping in Ontario's Algonquin Park in mid-to-late June, heading their early has its benefits, not to mention stunning views. (credit:Leigh McAdam)
May 31: Sun Rise, Sun Set(07 of75)
The sun sets over the city of Brussels, Belgium. Photo Credit: Fareed Khan (credit:Fareed Khan)
May 31: Expecting Molokai, Hawaii(08 of75)
Beautiful sunsets are just one of the sights travellers can expect in Molokai, but as the couple behind Traveling Canucks notes, there's a few things that sets this Hawaiian island apart from its neighbours. (credit:Traveling Canucks)
May 31: Budapest's Communist Past(09 of75)
A monument to Imre Nagy, a leader in Hungary's failed communist revolution of 1956, stands on top of a bridge in the sunny city of Budapest. (credit:Hecktic Travels)
May 17: Beer, Snowmobiles And Igloos In Iceland(10 of75)
Adrenalin junkies looking to get their next fix may want to take a page out of Seattle Dredge's book. Here, she tears up the snowy hills of Akureyri, Iceland on the back of snowmobile. (credit:Seattle Dredge )
May 17: Road Tests And Motobikes In Saigon.(11 of75)
Traffic in Vietnam has something of a notorious reputation among travellers. After all, how many places in the worldwould require someone need to take a road test just so your driver will give you a fair price? (credit:Jodi Ettenberg)
May 17: Is It Cyan Or Blue?(12 of75)
From the umbrellas to the shallow harbours, there's no shortage of blue hues in Greece, according to Dalene and Peter Heck, the couple behind Hecktic Travels. (credit:Hecktic Travels )
May 17: Flying Through Flinders Ranges(13 of75)
What's the best way to explore the Flinders Ranges Mountains of South Australia? If you ask Deb and Dave from The Planet D, the answer is simple: from the sky. (credit:The Planet D)
May 17: Camels In Jordan(14 of75)
Two locals in Jordan wait for travellers to ride their camels around in the Wadi Rum, according to Cailin O'Neil who learned first hand about the hospitality of Jordanians. (credit:Cailin O'Neil )
May 17: Why Wait At The Station?(15 of75)
Train spotting in Riomaggiore, Italy. Credit: Rafid Mahmood (credit:Rafid Mahmood)
May 16: Wisteria Garden In Japan(16 of75)
A blooming garden of Wisteria at the Tochigi Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan. It's reminiscent of a fairy tale. (credit:Stephanie Huynh)
May 3: Hawaii On A The Back Of A Mule(17 of75)
Travelling to Hawaii usually brings up thoughts of beaches, surf, and donkeys, in the case of the duo behind Traveling Canucks. The two joined group which descended down nearly 1,700 feet on the back of mules to reach the reach the Kalaupapa Peninsula during their adventure to Molokai Island. (credit:Traveling Canucks)
May 3: Parc de Bruxelles In Winter(18 of75)
Even Belgium's greenery proved resilient to the winter cold during Krista Rowland's visit to Parc de Bruxelles in Brussels. (credit:Krista Rowland )
May 3: Coasting Through East Sooke Park's Coastal Trail(19 of75)
Giant tree stumps are one of the sites hikers can expect when tackling East Sooke Park's coastal trail near Victoria, B.C., writes Leigh McAdam. (credit:Leigh McAdam)
May 3: Greenery Outside Topkapi Palace(20 of75)
The team behind Hecktic Travels took this week to explore the Topkapi Palace is Istanbul, Turkey which included tours of the courtyard and inside the Harem and its 400 rooms. (credit: Dalene and Peter Heck )
April 19: Cockfights In Yogyakarta, Indonesia(21 of75)
A rooster sits perched in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Roosters can be found in the city's bird markets where they are forced to battle in illegal cockfights. (credit:Jessica Lee)
April 19: Up Close And Personal(22 of75)
There's a lot to admire about nature's creatures when travelling, writes Leigh McAdam. Here, a dragonfly rests during a McAdam's visit to Lake Superior. (credit:Leigh McAdam)
April 19: Cruising The Copper Coast(23 of75)
There's a lot to like about the Copper Coast, a route between the towns of Tramore and Dungarvan in Ireland. One of the highlights includes the Kilfarrasy Beach, writes Candice Walsh. (credit:Candice Walsh)
April 19: A Trip On The Turibus Tour(24 of75)
Tour buses kinda get a bad wrap for being cheesy. But now and then, like when you hurt your ankle and walking around Mexico City just isn't in the cards, tour buses can be surprisingly enjoyable according to Pamela MacNaughtan. (credit:Pamela MacNaughtan)
Arpil 15: Chichicastenango(25 of75)
Shopping in Chichicastenango, Guatemala is far more colourful than most markets in Canada.Credit: @vivienlougheed (credit:Vivien Lougheed)
April 12: High Twenties In Tampa Bay(26 of75)
While some Canadians were contending with Old Man Winter's return, others, like Justin, were enjoying the scenic sunsets and temperature in the high twenties. Photo Credit: @crustinjocker (credit: @crustinjocker)
April 12: What A Big Eye You Have(27 of75)
If you're visiting the National Museum of Scotland, expect to discover many unique artifacts like this mask that Miranda and Dylan came across during their trip to the city of Edinburgh (credit:Endless Changing Horizon)
April 12: Fountains And A Show(28 of75)
The Fountains of Bellagio aren't just a pretty sight in Las Vegas, Nevada; they're also part of choreographed light display. In Lisa Goodmurphy's case, the fountains were performing in sync with this famous Canadian icon while Goodmurphy and her daughters passed by. (credit:Lisa Goodmurphy )
April 12: Marrakech's Medina(29 of75)
As Dave and Deb from The Planet D write, the Medina serves as an old fortified encampment for one of Morocco's largest cities. Within the encampment lies a maze of streets that are lined with vendors and is considered a rite of passage for anyone visiting the city. (credit:The Planet D)
April 12: A Triumphant Spot For Photos(30 of75)
Travellers looking for an iconic panorama of Paris can't go wrong with a shot from the observation decks of the Eiffel Tower. But for those looking for something different can try their hand at photography from the Arc de Triomphe like Cam & Nicole Wears did during their trip to the City of Light. (credit:Traveling Canucks )
April 5: Travelling Across The Alto Plano(31 of75)
Despite spending six weeks in Bolivia, Vivien Loughheed says her trip to South America was still too short.Photo Credit: @vivienloughheed (credit:Vivien Lougheed)
April 5: Move Along(32 of75)
Looks like some grumpy residents in the United Kingdom are a lot more open about their feelings towards solicitors — at least in the neighbourhood of Notting Hill. (credit: Trinh Theresa Do)
April 5: Ice Walks And The Maligne Canyon Wall(33 of75)
It's hard to believe that this isn't even the most impressive photo Leigh McAdam took during her trip to the Maligne Canyon at Japser National Park in Alberta, Canada. There, she and seven other adventurers donned some ice cleats and took to climbing the park's ice bridges. (credit:Hike Bike Travel )
April 5: St Declan's Well(34 of75)
Yes, it's a well but this old stone structure caught our eyes and that meant it just had to go into this week's round-up. The well is said to still be a site of worship according to Candice Walsh and to even have magical healing properties, though she seems less convinced on that matter. (credit:Candice Walsh )
April 5: The Other Side(35 of75)
The fall of the Berlin Wall may have come decades ago, but as Dalene and Peter Heck found out during their trip to Berlin, there are still unseen barriers separating some Berliners. (credit:Hecktic Travels)
April 5: Graffiti In Tonalá, Mexico(36 of75)
Between the graffiti-lined walls of Tonalá lies Guadalajara's massive street markets. But don't let this scenic photo fool you: the crowds can get big and the markets aisle are small, which can make travel tough. (credit:Pamela MacNaughtan)
March 16: Biggest. Water. Fight. Ever.(37 of75)
Millions of people around the world may be celebrating St. Patrick's Day today but here, Ian Ord takes part in a different kind of celebration while in Thailand: the Songkran Festival. Here's a shot of a modified tuk tuk that he saw a few times during the day. (credit:Ian Ord)
March 16: Finding Your Roots(38 of75)
There's no doubt that many Canadians will be celebrating St. Paddy's Day at their local bar or pub, but Candice Walsh is going for the real deal as she travel's to Dublin, Ireland to learn more about her ancestry. (credit:Candice Walsh)
March 16th: A Trip Down Memory Lane(39 of75)
London, England has been through a multitude of change over the years. However, if you're looking for signs of Victorian London, the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens is a good place to start. (credit:Mariellen Ward)
March 16: Exploring PEI(40 of75)
Blue skies and beautiful greenery are just some of the things travellers will find once they visit Prince Edward Island in the summer. As for what to do, Leigh McAdam's has a few suggestions... (credit:Leigh McAdam)
March 8: Lady Liberty(41 of75)
Does taking a photo of the Statue of Liberty when in New York make you a tourist and not a traveller? Maybe, but as Samantha Phelan writes, it just "had to be done."Photo Credit: Samantha Phelan (credit:Samantha Phelan )
March 8: T.Dot(42 of75)
As Shirley Lum tweets,"I love #Toronto! Fab city to explore/re-discover!"Photo Credit: Shirley Lum (credit:Shirley Lum)
March 1: Georgian Beauty(43 of75)
This week, Lisa Evans snapped a shot of clear, blue skies while on Sapelo Island in Georgia, USA. Photo Credit: @WriteLisaEvans (credit:Lisa Evans)
March 1: Sunset, Skies, And Mountains(44 of75)
It took three hours on a bus ride that felt like hell, but Leigh McAdam captured a stunning sunset over the mountains of Guican in Colombia (credit:Hike Bike Travel)
March 1: Clear Skies Over The Taj Mahal(45 of75)
Here, Allie Barclay and company share some bonding time while the Taj Mahal sits in the background. Photo Credit: @AKBarclay (credit:Allie Barclay)
March 1: Taking Flight In Zambia(46 of75)
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... Deb and Dave from The Planet D in a microlight. This week, the couple took to the skies in Zambia to find out what flying over the country was like. (credit:The Planet D)
Feb. 15: The View Of Panama City(47 of75)
It may be hard to spot, but that's definitely a beach in the background that Mario Stojanac snapped from his hotel room in Panama City. Photo Credit: Mario Stojanac (credit:Mario Stojanac )
Feb. 15: Great Ocean Road(48 of75)
It just wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a romantic shot of the beach in Lorne, Australia. Photo Credit: Jessica Lee (credit:Jessica Lee)
Feb. 15: Big Beautiful Blue(49 of75)
Sometimes the only way to cope with vacation withdrawal is to think warm thoughts and look back at your photos of the Gran Bahia Principe Akumal in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico according to the couple behind Traveling Canucks. (credit:Traveling Canucks)
Feb. 15: Kite Surfing In Mui Ne(50 of75)
For those tired of lounging on the beach, the town of Mui Ne, Vietnam and its beaches make a convincing case for some kite surfing, writes Jodi Ettenberg. (credit:Jodi Ettenberg/ Legal Nomads )
Feb. 15: Barbados Beauty(51 of75)
Sometimes it's best to let the photo do all the talking. Photo Credit: Caroline Chu (credit:Caroline Chu)
Feb. 9: Lake Atitlan In Guatemala(52 of75)
For the duo behind Hecktic Travels, it wasn't the restaurants or laid-back vibe of Panajachel, Guatemala that resonated most with them — it was Lake Atitlan. Here, the lake is pictured with three dormant volcanoes in the background. (credit:Hecktic Travels)
Feb. 9: Shark Diving In South Africa(53 of75)
Cage diving with great white sharks isn't for everyone. But it was for Deb and Dave, the writers behind The Planet D, the opportunity was a chance for the two of them to come face-to-face with the misunderstood predator during their trip to Gansbaai, South Africa. (credit:The Planet D)
Feb. 9: Montréal In Black And White(54 of75)
It's amazing the difference two hours can make when you're visitingMarché Jean-Talon, writes Pamela MacNaughtan while detailing her trip to one of Montréal's famed markets. (credit:Pamela MacNaughtan/ Spunkygirl Monologues)
Feb. 9: The Jewel Of The Whitsundays, Australia(55 of75)
There's plenty of white sand at Whitehaven Beach in Whitsundays, Australia but visitors will be sure to see lots of turquoise water as well, says Melissa Medeiros. The beach is one of Medeiros' top picks for coastline spots in Australia. (credit:Melissa Medeiros/ MelissaToandFro)
Feb. 9: Conquering Kilimanjaro(56 of75)
Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro according to Samantha Phelan. Rather it took seven days, filled with rain, hardship and lots of climbing to conquer one of Tanzania's famous mountains. Photo Credit: @moderndaymarco (credit:@moderndaymarco/ Samantha Phelan)
Feb. 2: A Dutch Take On Fast Food(57 of75)
Rebecca Ananda captures a shot of the Netherlands' famed FEBO fast food restaurant and their automated burger-buying machines. Photo courtesy of: Rebecca Ananda (credit:Rebecca Ananda)
Feb. 2: Good Morning Vietnam(58 of75)
Adding egg to your morning cup of Joe may seem a bit strange but as Jodi Ettenberg writes, it's kinda like "a Cadbury Creme Egg with a hint of mocha," — and a popular beverage in the city of Hanoi in Vietnam. (credit:Jodi Ettenberg/ Legal Nomads)
Feb. 2: From Bean To Bar In Guatemala(59 of75)
During their trip to Antigua, the duo behind Hecktic Travels learned that despite not looking like much, cacao beans were highly prized by Mayans. (credit:Hecktic Travels )
Feb. 2: Hanging Out At Yakatori Bar(60 of75)
What started as a meal at a Korean-Japanese fusion bar for Pamela MacNaughtan turned into a 5-hour of chatting, writing, editing and sampling food behind locked doors at Yakatori Bar in Toronto. (credit:Pamela MacNaughtan/ Spunky Girl Monologues)
Jan. 26th: Amsterdam Alleyway(61 of75)
A bike leaning against a wall in central Amsterdam catches the attention of Rebecca Ananda's camera. Photo courtesy of: Rebecca Ananda (credit:Rebecca Ananda)
Jan. 26: Sanctioned Graffiti(62 of75)
Graffiti and the city of Ottawa, Ont. don't usually go hand-in-hand but as Ayngelina writes, parts of Canada's capital are home to sanctioned graffiti walls— some which feature stunning art and others which have art that may leave you scratching your head. (credit:Bacon Is Magic )
Jan. 24: Brooklyn In Black And White(63 of75)
Okay, so a photo of the Brooklyn Bridge is a pretty touristy thing to do, but for Tracy Zhang, it was an opportunity to practice some black and white photography on a day when the weather was rather gloomy. (credit:Tracy Zhang/ Just-In-Time Travel)
Jan. 24: Wintry Winnipeg(64 of75)
What's a January travel photo round-up without a photo of a Canadian city in the middle of winter? Here, Leigh McAdam snaps a shot of the intersection between Portage Avenue and Main Street, one of Winnipeg's famous crossings. (credit:Hike Bike Travel )
Jan. 19: Heading Home(65 of75)
In a photo submitted to Huffington Post Canada Travel, John Moon captures a group of young monks heading home on an ox cart in Bagan, Myanmar. (credit:John Moon)
Jan. 19: Amusement Park Lights(66 of75)
She may not be keen on riding theme park rides, but that didn't stop Candice Walsh from capturing their soft glow during her trip to Prater in Vienna, Austria. (credit:Candice Does The World)
Jan. 19: Kenya's Rising Sun(67 of75)
Catching the sun rise can be tough. But as the duo behind The Planet D point out in their post this week, things get even tougher when you're late for an early balloon ride at The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. (credit:The Planet D)
Jan.19: Open Blue Sky(68 of75)
Open blue skies and white snow made for an excellent hike at the West Bragg Creek in Alberta for Leigh McAdam this week. (credit:HikeBikeTravel)
Jan. 19: Into The Outback(69 of75)
It's known as Ayers Rock but Australia's indigenous people call it "Uluru", writes Melissa on this week's post about travelling to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. (credit:Melissa To and Fro)
Jan. 19: Deep Blue Sea(70 of75)
This shot may be from Barbara Konecny's December's trip to Turkey, but it had to be added to this week's round-up since it captures the blue hues of the sky and water near Kadıköy, Turkey. (credit:Barbara Konecny)
Jan. 4: Picture-Perfect Day(71 of75)
While some of us were nursing hangovers, Heather Phelps spent the New Year's day at Mont-Tremblant in Quebec snapping photos of the snowy landscape. Photo Credit: Heather Phelps (credit:Twitter: @Phelpsctc )
Jan. 4: Olympic Inspiration(72 of75)
For the bloggers at Traveling Cannucks, a white Christmas was in order after over three metres of snow fell over four days at Cypress Mountain, British Columbia. What did they do with all that snow? Hit the slopes of course. (credit:Traveling Cannucks)
Jan. 4: Winter In Manhattan(73 of75)
Not everyone's winter has been filled with snow. For Tracy Zhang, her travels took her to Manhattan, New York where the only white stuff on the ground was the paint for pedestrian crossings. (credit:Just-In-Time-Travels/Tracy Zhang)
Jan. 4: Skiing On Sunshine(74 of75)
The start of the new year had Leigh McAdam at Hike Bike Travel skiing across the snowy paths of the Fairview and Tramline trails at Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta. (credit:Hike Bike Travel)
Jan. 4: Wisconsin Winter Wonderland(75 of75)
As Dalene from Hecktic Travels writes, winter in Northern Alberta can be unpleasant thanks for the chilling prairie wind. Still, it's hard to argue how serene everything looks from behind the lens of a camera. (credit:Hecktic Travels)
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