{"id":4588,"date":"2016-12-28T01:12:28","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T00:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=4588"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:06:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:06:53","slug":"the-best-travel-photo-of-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/the-best-travel-photo-of-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Travel Photo of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the year draws to a close, so does our Best Travel Photo of 2016 contest. We want to thank everyone who entered and submitted their favourite\u00a02016 travel moment for consideration. Sadly there can only be one winner but it was an incredibly difficult decision for our judges as they combed through over 4000 exceptional entries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So&#8230;did you win?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s find out!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re starting with the top nine and working our way down to the grand prize winner!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>9. A stunning view of <a href=\"\/d\/new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Zealand&#8217;s<\/a> Lake Pukaki by Jare Areja<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.2407407407% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BODbhioj34D\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Jare Areja (@jareareja)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-15T21:54:00+00:00\">Dec 15, 2016 at 1:54pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0The Summit Of Snowdon in Wales by Grace<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.2407407407% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BN6jgvRDbQQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Visions Of Grace (@visionsofgraceuk)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-12T11:10:37+00:00\">Dec 12, 2016 at 3:10am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>What did <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebrokebackpacker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Broke Backpacker<\/a> like about this photo?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4625 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/willhatton.jpg\" alt=\"willhatton\" width=\"108\" height=\"110\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 108px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 108\/110;\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This was an insanely tough group of photos to make a decision on, there\u2019s some real talent here and choosing a clear winner was not easy. What I really like about Vision\u2019s of Grace photo is that she placed something very simple into the foreground of the shot &#8211; two pairs of walking boots. This tells a story and raises questions, so much so that at first you don\u2019t even really notice the truly stunning backdrop of blue lakes and rolling hills. I personally find the use of walking boots a lot more powerful than having a person in the foreground and it works really well with the overall composition of the shot. Walking boots shout out to me &#8211; adventure and trekking! Two pairs of walking boots shout at &#8211; Going on an adventure with a loved one\u2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7. Two Totoro treats at the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOHVgNChUGx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Sydney Creative (@lifestylesydney)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-17T10:18:21+00:00\">Dec 17, 2016 at 2:18am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0Hot air balloons in Cappadocia, <a href=\"\/d\/turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey<\/a> by Lo B<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 36.0648148148% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOPjgKbA051\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Lo B (@girlwanderlist)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-20T14:54:36+00:00\">Dec 20, 2016 at 6:54am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. A Trek Through\u00a0Kanarraville, Utah\u00a0by Daniel and Adam<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 34.7308488613% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNLVV0Ihk9e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by La Vida Viva Travel (@lvvtravel)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-24T03:02:30+00:00\">Nov 23, 2016 at 7:02pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Flying high over Croatia with Samantha Moormann<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.4537037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKKkeltBv19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Samantha Moormann (@slmfit)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-09-10T06:21:20+00:00\">Sep 9, 2016 at 11:21pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. Going overland in Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNUaI6shZcM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Joe Staniforth (@tosho_courage)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-27T15:37:35+00:00\">Nov 27, 2016 at 7:37am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to our second place winner as they will be receiving a year-long premium subscription to <a href=\"http:\/\/photler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photler<\/a>: the ultimate photography website!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4620 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photler2.jpg\" alt=\"photler2\" width=\"915\" height=\"536\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photler2.jpg 915w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photler2-900x527.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 915px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 915\/536;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Regularly priced at $35 USD a month, our second place winner will enjoy all the premium features without any of the cost. <a href=\"http:\/\/photler.com\/plans_and_pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A premium Photler account<\/a> gets you: advanced statistics and analytics\u00a0on your photos, your own newsletter, no limits on photo sizes and more!<\/p>\n<h2>2. Dinner with a view in Blue Mountains National Park<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNGlP_TAw_V\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by BoenFerguson (@boenferguson)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-22T06:45:18+00:00\">Nov 21, 2016 at 10:45pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And now for our grand prize winner, a unanimous decision by our judges&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Remember, this lucky photographer wins $1000 in travel credits to select an adventure of their choosing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here we are!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to Karl Kirt who presented us with this stunning shot:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Hiking through Italy&#8217;s mountains with man&#8217;s best friend<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.3333333333% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BONBovnDNdk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Karl Kirt ? (@don_karliito)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-19T15:20:11+00:00\">Dec 19, 2016 at 7:20am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some of our judges had this to say:<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4621 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photler.jpg\" alt=\"photler\" width=\"99\" height=\"99\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photler.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photler-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 99px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 99\/99;\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As a photographer, I pay attention to all technical aspects of photos &#8211; yes, it&#8217;s well framed, the exposure compensation is definitely correct, the depth of field underlines the beauty of the place&#8230; But this photo is much more than that. It tells a story that is understandable for everyone, in every language. It&#8217;s a form of photo essay that opens our eyes to a much more complex meaning of &#8216;traveling&#8217;. It&#8217;s about being present wherever you are. Being close to the nature. Being a human and discovering how big that issue is. &#8211; Piotr Kulczycki of <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/photler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photler<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4622 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/calilin.jpg\" alt=\"calilin\" width=\"112\" height=\"84\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 112px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 112\/84;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This image has a stunning backdrop, and the lighting is magical. The girl&#8217;s blue jacket pops nicely and the dog along with its story is also adorable. This image really stood out to me and should definitely be the winner. &#8211; Cailin O&#8217;Neil of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelyourself.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Yourself<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4623 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/helene.jpg\" alt=\"helene\" width=\"112\" height=\"92\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 112px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 112\/92;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I picked Karl&#8217;s gorgeous snowy mountain picture as my top pick because the lighting, composition, and energy in the photo blew me away. It&#8217;s an already beautiful scene, but adding the subject (and the dog of course) really makes the picture pop. I felt like I connected with the image and its story instantly. It was tough to choose, but this is my favorite for sure! &#8211; Helene of <a href=\"http:\/\/heleneinbetween.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helene in Between<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4624 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tr-main-256.png\" alt=\"tr-main-256\" width=\"102\" height=\"102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tr-main-256.png 602w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tr-main-256-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 102px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 102\/102;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Honesty is important to me when it comes to imagery. As it becomes ever challenging to capture real moments in a world that&#8217;s always ready for its photo op I felt like this image really came out on top.\u00a0Simple but straight composition with a good lightning, all elements that work together to support an honest moment. Not to mention the stunning landscape really makes this picture spring to life. &#8211; Jesus, Head of Design at <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TourRadar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the year draws to a close, so does our Best Travel Photo of 2016 contest. We want to thank everyone who entered and submitted their favourite\u00a02016 travel moment for consideration. 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