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2016 Travel Recap: Instagram Edition

  • Dec 31, 2016
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I had a quick chat with a friend last week where she told me how much she and her husband unexpectedly enjoyed their recent holiday in Japan. It was their first time to go out to a foreign country on their own since they got married and soon had lovely kids. In her words, “it’s addicting”.

True enough, my husband and I have been hopping around the world since we got married. I already love traveling even before I met him but finding a partner who loves it the same way I do gives it a whole new meaning. It’s like leaving my comfort zone to discover new destinations and at the same time having the comfort of home with me. After all, home is not always a place. Sometimes, it’s a person too. ♥

19 countries and countless cities after, I feel blessed to have discovered the world with my husband in a tangible way. Our trips have allowed us to learn more about each other and taught us how to figure out our own rhythm as a couple. Knowing that we get to share so many wonderful experiences and create solid memories together make all the hard work WORTH IT. And I believe that along with the guidance of our Lord, these happy remembrances are something we’ll look back to when life gets hard.

2017 might turn out to be different with a lot of major life changes in place but I know that our story is one always meant for adventures no matter what season in life we’re at. Actually, as I think about it, the adventure never really ends – it just appears in different ways and forms, right? Whether you’re Single, Engaged, Married, Married with no kids, Married with kids, Married with married kids, or in It’s Complicated, each stage has its own challenges, thrill, excitement, and joy. It goes to prove how God intended for us to live exciting, meaningful lives.

I just want to celebrate all the adventures that Ge and I have been on this year — 11 countries, 40 cities, 17 flights and hundred thousands of calories later. :))

It was quite a stretch – working full time, working on side projects, working on dreams, saving religiously, planning carefully, taking risks, making sabbatical happen, losing our passports and a lot of pruning for personal growth – but there’s no doubt that the Lord has been our greatest helper. Always faithful, always true, forever grateful for You. Thank you, Lord, for loving and pursuing me every single day.

Here’s a recap of this year’s travels in photos.

Myanmar

Three years ago today we're celebrating our second anniversary as bf/gf. I can't believe we're five years together now! Time really flies when you're having fun! Everyday I thank God for such an amazing man to spend the rest of my life with.???? ILY @geraldcampilla #blessed #travelingcouple #travelcouple

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Jun 11, 2016 at 5:33am PDT

Indonesia

Hand in hand ♥︎ — and enjoying the things worth smiling about! No one I would rather walk through life with, or travel the world with — happy five years together my love! @geraldcampilla ???????? #travelingcouple #sunset #travelingcouplesstaytogether

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Jun 12, 2016 at 2:36am PDT

Greece

Sun-baked and all sore.. but happy. ☺️ I left my heart in Santorini, I guess I'll just have to go back someday and retrieve it. ❤️???????? Excuse the blogger shot! ???? #dametraveler #darlingescapes #santorini #greece #femaletravelbloggers

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Oct 9, 2016 at 6:14am PDT

Switzerland

Even when it makes no sense to sing Louder then I'll sing Your praise ???????????? #switzerland #swissalps #heavenisreal #dametraveler

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Oct 12, 2016 at 10:39pm PDT

France

Last working hour ends now! Yehey! 2016 has been quite a stretch: working full time, working on side projects, working on dreams, saving religiously, planning carefully, taking risks, making sabbatical happen, losing our passports and a lot of pruning for personal growth – there’s no doubt that God has been my greatest helper {Psalm 28:7}. Always faithful, always true, forever grateful for You. Thank you Lord for loving and pursuing me every single day. I pray na mas maging close pa tayo next year, ok? ???????????????? ILY. ???? #happynewyear2017 #sheisnotlost

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Dec 30, 2016 at 11:07am PST

Iceland

Our last day in Iceland and we're leaving with so many beautiful memories with us. Thank you @lagooncarrental, #sygictravel and #hestasport – we survived the Ring Road! ????????☁️️❄️️☀️️???????? #visiticeland #exploreiceland #discovericeland #northernlights #auroraborealis

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Oct 26, 2016 at 6:12am PDT

Spain

At the heart of Gaudí's vision is a timeless truth. As Bassegoda writes: “Looking toward the future, the lesson of Gaudí is not to copy his solutions but rather to look at nature for inspiration … nature does not go out of fashion.” – NatGeo #mastergaudi #ikawna #visitbarcelona @visitbarcelona #catalonia

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Oct 30, 2016 at 6:55am PDT

Morocco

Monday blues – the blue-washed old town of Chefchaouen. Cheaper and bluer than Santorini and Filipinos are visa free! ???? #morocco #visitmorocco #chefchaouen

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Oct 31, 2016 at 12:23am PDT

Portugal

I don't mind walking uphill/downhill (and uphill again) for views like this. How beautiful is the world we live in. ???? #visitportugal #sharelisboa #lisbonlovers

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Nov 11, 2016 at 2:30pm PST

Italy

The world owes you nothing. The world has given you everything you need. ✨ Lost our passports and valuables in Rome and we wanted to erase the country on the map after that incident. But we just can't! ???? Italy, you are timelessly beautiful. You're too charming, passionate and kind. And somehow you know how to do everything in the most stunning and most wonderful way possible. I look forward to meeting you again. #ig_italia #instagramitalia #visititalia #italian_places #trusttheprocess #sgtraveller

A photo posted by Melai | Loved & Wanderlust (@melaidoodles) on Dec 15, 2016 at 5:54am PST

Where did 2016 take you? What are you up for 2017?

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Melai is a twenty-something Filipina expat living in Singapore who is passionate about traveling, experiencing new things and witnessing God’s work first-hand. ♥

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