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my. Photo Inspiration — The Open Road, the World Before Me

It’s been a while since I posted here. I took some time to reflect on life, and everyday, I am reminded of how truly amazing life is. There’s beauty in the mystery of what lies ahead. I came across this quote today and wanted to share it: “Afoot and lighthearted I take to the open…

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Postcards from Friends: 2011 Holiday Season from Around the World

I love postcards. I love collecting them. I love sending them. I love receiving them. In fact, I shamelessly beg friends to send me postcards when they travel. Ahem, hint hint. For this holiday season, I did some more begging and asked some friends to send me a “digital” postcard of what they were doing,…

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Annette Baesel - December 29, 2011 - 6:58 pm

These were really fun to look through. I especially loved the colorful and festive ones from Prague and New York. AND the tortellini en brodo (one of my all time favorite dishes). Thanks for asking me to contribute. Happy New Year

Dave - December 30, 2011 - 1:56 am

Michelle- what a nice idea to collect all these photos from travelers. Loved looking through them :)
Here’s to LOTS more trips in 2012!
~ Dave

April D. Thompson - December 30, 2011 - 4:39 am

This turned out really cool! Though I’m partial to holidays sans snow, I love them all. Such a great idea and looking forward to the monthly feature.

michela @comunicami - December 30, 2011 - 8:02 am

Grazie Michelle per questo bel mash-up :) Buon Anno Nuovo!

Rease - December 30, 2011 - 11:52 am

Thanks for thinking to ask me :) I was very happy to be a part of it! I did not know you were a huge fan of real postcards too (like me!). Email me your current address and I will send you one!

my. - January 2, 2012 - 8:59 pm

Thank you to all of you for sharing a little bit of your holiday with me. Happy New Year! — Michelle

Caty Malo - January 4, 2012 - 3:14 pm

I know how it feels to receive stuff from all around the world. I have a little collection of shot glasses friends send me from all around the world. I am from Montreal but now living in Australia. I can send you some nice digital postcards from my Christmas down under. There is no lights or trees but some breath taking beaches :D I have a blog too.. But I didn’t write anything in a while. I just love traveling and seeing pictures of other people traveling. I’ll be glad to share!

May - January 11, 2012 - 6:10 am

Really cool, Michelle!! More than happy that I could helped out. As you know, I love postcards too. Looking forward to seeing more. :)

Photo Postcard: The Iconic I Amsterdam Sign — Amsterdam, the Netherlands

It seems every tourist that visits Amsterdam makes an obligatory stop at the iconic I amsterdam structural sign located in front of the Rijksmuseum. I am no exception. The catchphrase was initially used as a marketing campaign to promote the city and its businesses, but quickly became a motto that represents the pride and dedication…

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Photo Postcard: Golden Gate Bridge — San Francisco, California

This was taken a few weeks ago during my trip to San Francisco. I made two attempts to wake up at 5:00 am to capture some sunrise shots of the Golden Gate Bridge. Alas, it was never meant to be because who really gets up that early when they’re on vacation? Apparently, not me. Instead,…

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Nathan - November 30, 2011 - 2:23 am

Such a beautiful brilliant red in the bridge. Great shot!

Sailing to Our Passions — iPhone Photography of San Francisco Bay, California

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. — Mark Twain He ran as fast as he could to…

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Rease - November 24, 2011 - 6:00 am

Looks gorgeous! You look quite chilly, though. John’s story is sad but it is great that he keeps up with sailing and enjoys the life he has.

Dave - November 24, 2011 - 6:45 am

Michelle – Nice photos! I should have lent you my -50 degree sleeping bag and or my full body down suit meant for Antarctica! I’m sooo looking forward to temps in the upper 70′s and 80′s this weekend in Pasadena :)