As I reflect on 2014 in its last few days, I am filled to the brim with gratitude. Just when I think I couldn’t possibly find a new adventure to top the last one, something wonderful comes along and blesses me with new photos and experiences all over again.
Here’s a very quick photo tour of some of my biggest 2014 highlights. There were some rough times this year, to be sure, but you wouldn’t know it from my photo stream. Enjoy!
St. Kitts
St. Kitts with Jade & Kristin, my faves!On the St. Kitts Railway
I put on my PR hat at Universal Orlando Resort to launch the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon AlleyDeb & Dave from The Planet D and Kristin from Camels & Chocolate at the opening of Diagon Alley
So excited to work with my sister over the summer at Universal Orlando!Working with the E! team on the Live from the Red Carpet specialOpening day at Diagon Alley – a career highlight!Carrie, Kristin & RaeRae and me at a media preview event inside Diagon Alley
Rainy adventures at the Lodge at Little St. Simons Island, GeorgiaBike riding on Little St. SimonsThe beach on a cloudy day
You can read about my adventures on Little St. Simons here, here and here.
Denver to Seattle – The Ford Unminivan Road Trip
The best road trip ever with my brother & sister from Denver to SeattleJumping for joy with my siblingsTwin Buttes… get it?Running from T-Rex in IdahoThanks to Ford for sending us on this wonderful trip! One of our best siblings experiences of all time!We loved Wyoming & can’t wait to go back!
Costa Rica – what a relaxing week!” width=”361″ height=”324″ /> I attended a yoga retreat at Blue Osa in Costa Rica – what a relaxing week!
I skipped yoga one afternoon for a surf lesson – it was amazing!I had the opportunity to release baby sea turtles into the ocean – unforgettable!Worked out more than just my body in Costa Rica… the week of beach wandering and yoga was great for my mind!
Caught up with so many of my favorite bloggers and publicists at TBEX in Cancun!Loving the Expedia party with Jessica P
New York, NY
Circle Line Harbor Lights Cruise with a handsome fellaVisiting with the cutest little baby in New JerseyCatching up with sorority sis, former roomie & lifelong friend Erin in Hoboken was a big highlight!
Speaking at TBEX Athens was such a thrill!After TBEX, I boarded the Louis Olympia for a cruise around the Aegean with some hilarious bloggersA sunset visit to Santorini set everything right with the worldOnboard the Louis Olympia with our media group and the captainIt wasn’t just a visit to Greece… I spent a few hours in Ephesus, Turkey, too!
I wrote a little about my visit to Athens here. More to come soon!
Charleston, South Carolina
A quick weekend trip to Charleston for former Weber Shandwick colleague Erica’s weddingMy hot wedding date!
The White House Travel Blogger Summit – Washington, DC
Welcome to the White HouseVote for Angie Away in 2020!The best time to tour the White House is Christmastime!Angie Away & The Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown at the White House Travel Blogger Summit
I just wrote about my experiences at the White house here and here.
But wait, there’s more!
Most of my adventures take place away from home, but there were quite a few adventures at Angie Away basecamp, too.
Jacksonville, Florida
Speaking at the Generation W conference in AprilDowntown Jacksonville sunrise on the way to an early morning flightI moved!Baking for Valentine’s DayOrlando isn’t really basecamp, but I spent so much time there this year, it’s close enough! Here’s a shot of me with the family for RaeRae’s 21stMy bestie Lauren came to visit in October & we went to a casino night costume party… of course!I decorated and settled in to my new apartment – read about it here. I packed and unpacked and packed and unpacked and packed and unpacked. Only one more trip this year…I started the year in Jacksonville & I’ll end it here, too.
Just when I thought 2014’s adventures were finished, Carnival called… so I’m on a cruise in The Bahamas rounding out this year of wonderful experiences. I visited two new countries and four new states, returned to Greece, Turkey, Mexico and now The Bahamas for reprise visits and met some wonderful new friends along the way. I realized when looking through all my photos this year that being home part time and away part time really suits me… so I’m going to continue that pattern in 2015. More on that to come in my next Reflections from the Road post.
Thank you for reading & being a key part of my adventures. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without all your support, so thank you, merry Christmas, happy holidays and happy new year!
Angie Orth is Angie Away, a globe-trekking communications specialist and entrepreneur. In 2010, she left a successful career as a travel publicist in NYC for the unpredictable life of a freelancing digital nomad. She’s passionate about travel, the Florida Gators, Shark Week, trying everything at least once and storytelling here at https://angieaway.com.
I adore reading about all your destinations and experiences! You have a true love of what you do and it shows! And how lucky for us that you share it all with us! I was so excited that you came to/through Idaho! Even though I didn’t get to meet you, it was so great knowing you were here! I admire and envy you and can’t wait to see what 2015 holds in store!
Tons of love from Idaho!
Janelle
Wow what a great year of travel, I’m jealous! We are off to Tulum next week so our 2015 is starting off right! Loved the storm chasing photo! Safe travels in 2015!
What an incredible year! Definitely jealous about the Diagon Alley opening!!
What a year it has been for you! I’ve loved following your journey and look forward to an amazing 2015 for you!
I’m happy 2014 included so many adventures with YOU! Where are we going together in 2015? =)
(FYI, I’ll be in Orlando the week of June 22 with my family. Put it on your calendar, weeeee!)
I adore reading about all your destinations and experiences! You have a true love of what you do and it shows! And how lucky for us that you share it all with us! I was so excited that you came to/through Idaho! Even though I didn’t get to meet you, it was so great knowing you were here! I admire and envy you and can’t wait to see what 2015 holds in store!
Tons of love from Idaho!
Janelle
Wow what a great year of travel, I’m jealous! We are off to Tulum next week so our 2015 is starting off right! Loved the storm chasing photo! Safe travels in 2015!
What a fantastic year! Love this post, the mostest inspiration! Congrats on your travel adventures xxx hope 2015 is epic as well <3