Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana

On this last day of the year, I want to reflect on my favorite 30 travel photos of 2012.  I have been blessed to visit SO many new towns and cities and five new states! All of my trips have been incredible experiences that have allowed me to learn about different cultures, histories, people, and ideologies that make America so wonderful.  I’ve eaten AMAZING food, skiied the Rocky mountains, run off a cliff in Utah, reached enlightenment in Maine, and played tourist in my own town of New York City.  I’ve also learned so much about myself as a traveler – what I can take and what I can’t, and how much I’ve come to appreciate the comforts of home. Here are some of my favorite pictures below, some you’ve never seen before. Let me know your favorites!