2019 had to be one of the most intense travel years of my life, even eclipsing the very year (2007) that sparked the creation of this travel blog. I spent 208 days abroad, and visited 26 countries.
While every country had an underlying reason to visit, not everyone had photos worth sharing. Here are just a few from the first half of the year.
Taipei / 台北, Taiwan (January, February, April, December)
Just when I think I've seen most of what's to see, I'm always pleasantly surprised by finding something new.
Tokyo / 東京, Japan (February)
A short trip for a conference that allowed me a bit of time to stroll in some parks and discover some of the famous themed bars in the city. First time I deliberately ate raw chicken.
Tallinn, Estonia (March)
Another conference.. and a goat at a dinner but not for dinner!
Zhongshan / 中山, China (April)
The city of LEDs - really, it produces 70% of the lights in China.
Manila, Philippines (May)
Yes, I finally tried balut. Once was enough.
Istanbul Airport (May)
Normally I wouldn't post an airport, but this replacement of the Istanbul Atatürk airport is the biggest I've seen and the lounge, the best.
Bucharest / București, Romania (May)
A brief stop for a relative's wedding and some soul food.
Riga / Rīga, Latvia (May)
Another work trip that afforded me some time to walk around and eat at my favourite restaurant in Latvia, Rozengrāls (yes I am such a tourist).
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