We’d like to say THANK YOU from the depths of our hearts for your support and readership throughout the year!
What a year it has been!
We kicked off the year with our honeymoon in Japan and is bidding 2011 goodbye from Spain. Throughout, we’ve shared our adventures with you through this site.
We officially launched Idelish with the new design and layout in April of this year and have been blogging on this new site for 8 full months! We’ve received tremendous support both from the travel and blogging community as well as from our friends, families and readers!
We’d like to say THANK YOU from the depths of our hearts and wish you all the wonderful things the new year brings!
As we reflect on the year 2011, we’d like to highlight some of our most memorable experiences from 2011 for us here at Idelish..
Hung out with Snow Monkeys in Nagano, Japan
We kicked off the year celebrating our honeymoon traveling around Japan. Here, we visited Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano and hung out with the snow monkeys.
Stayed in a ryokan in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
Staying at a Ryokan is an experience everyone should try if they have the opportunity to! We stayed at a ryokan on our trip to Noboribetsu Onsen in Sapporo.
Ate real Kobe beef in Kobe, Japan
We took the shinkansen and traveled from Kyoto to Kobe just to have Kobe beef for lunch!
Ate “Genghis Khan” Mutton Grill in Sapporo, Japan
Delicious charcoal fired, juicy, mouthwatering mutton grill. Need I say more?
Visited Taj Mahal in Agra, India
We visited India with our families. Taj Mahal was one of my favorite stops on our trip around the Golden Triangle (New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur).
Visited Monasteries in the region of Jammu & Kashmir, India
We had the privilege to visit Thiksey Monastery in Leh. We were mesmerized by the beauty of mother nature and the monasteries built into the mountains!
Learnt a magic word in Leh, India
We learnt the use of a magic word, “Juleh” while in Leh. Check out our post to learn why it’s magic!
Stayed in a tent at 15,000 ft high at Pangong Tso, India
At 15,000ft, it got really cold at night. However, it was worth it as we were camped out right beside the beautiful Lake Pangong, a lake that is owned by India AND China!
Learnt to surf in Maui, Hawaii
We learnt surfing in Maui with Goofy Foot Surf School. They had a “you’ll surf on your first try or your lesson is free” policy. Nothing to lose, we thought! We both successfully surfed on our first try!
Watched the sunrise from the top of Mt. Haleakala, Maui
We left our hotel at around 3am to reach the top of Mt. Haleakala at 5am, before sunrise. It was freezing cold, windy and dark. The beautiful sunrise made it all worth it!
Camped at Olson-Kundig Designed Cabins, Rolling Huts at Winthrop, WA
We camped at Rolling Huts cabins, designed by famous architects, Olson and Kundig. It really was luxury camping as our cabin had mattresses, wifi, mirowave, fireplace, heating and balcony. Needless to say, it was an amazing trip!
Went scuba diving in Cozumel, Mexico
We went scuba diving in Cozumel and saw an abundance of beautiful marine life. Among them was a resting Nurse Shark at about 90ft underwater!
Smooched Stingrays in Cayman Islands
We had the chance to interact with these prehistoric looking creatures during a visit to Stingray City when our cruise ship stopped at Grand Cayman.
We did not plan for such a hectic year of travels but are glad we jumped on every opportunity we got to travel. With travels to India, Hawaii, Japan and Caribbean,2011 is going to be a difficult year to beat in terms of amount of travelling we can do in a year!
We sincerely hope you’ve all had a great year as well!
Here’s to another year of great adventures and travel stories!
We wish you all the very best 2012 can bring!
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what a click..All photograps are awesome..its very nice to see the list of adventurous travel. I also love fun water sports that we can take part in when visit some adventurous place in India, including deep sea diving and surfing. Wonderful post.
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This was all just in 2011!? Very jealous of your vacation schedule.
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I just realized Alaska was not in 2011 but in 2010! I’ll have to update the post. Basically we made use of every public holiday and most weekends we have free! You can do it too 🙂
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..Highlights of Our 2011 Travel Adventures in Photos
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Friggen great photos! I especially like the snow monkey. First time reader. Also, I would like to say, this is one of the prettiest designed travel blogs I have see. Clean, modern and pleasant. Have a great 2012!
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Thanks Ali for the compliments! We’re truly humbled.
Welcome to our blog 🙂 I hope you’ll stay on and continue to be a regular reader of our posts! Happy new year to you too!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{Mexico} Exploring the Underwater World of Cozumel, a Top Scuba Diving Destination
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Some really great photos, guys. I love the monkey shot!
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Thanks you guys! Hope you had a great start to the new year’s!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{USA} Local Food, a Hidden Gem Serving the Best Kalua Pork in Maui
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amazing shots! what a year you’ve guys had, really inspiring indeed. Here’s for a greater 2012!
Amer recently posted..Photo of the Day – Happy New Year from Kuala Lumpur-
Thanks Amer! Hope you had a great start to 2012 too!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{Mexico} Exploring the Underwater World of Cozumel, a Top Scuba Diving Destination
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Awesome collection of photos here – best wishes in 2012!
Nomadic Samuel recently posted..Hello world!-
Thank you! Hope you had a great start to the new year’s too!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{USA} Surfing with Goofy Foot Surf School in Maui
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What a wonderful way to summarise your travels. Loved your pic with the Taj in the background. I have been there twice and its magical.
Wish you and your family a very Happy New Year:)
Arti recently posted..Best of Yatra 2011: Flashback-
Thanks Arti! Taj Mahal is indeed a beautiful and magical place! Happy New Year to you and your family too!
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mMmmm.. real Kobe. Lol. Seriously, your photos make me sick! Haha. In a good way. Congrats on an awesome year, guys! So glad we had the chance to hang out in SJ. Hopefully, we’ll get to see you on the road. Happy NY!
Kieu ~ GQ trippin recently posted..GQ Trippin’ from A to Z-
Thanks Kieu! haha – looks like a stop in Kobe is a must on you guys’ RTW trip! I’ll keep you and G updated on our Asia trip this summer. We may be able to meet up in China if things work out! Happy new year!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{USA} Is the Sunrise at Haleakala Worth the Effort of Getting There?
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I really love the photos so much. This stunning photos really convince me to marry photography. The review are very awesome, I do working on my review for the 2011. Thanks for sharing this one. I may able to catch-up the previous post.
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Thank you Joana! I am glad you like the photos! We hope you’d be able to catch on on the previous posts as well as continue to be a regular reader of our future posts. Happy 2012!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{Worldwide} Traditional Foods You Should Try from Around the World
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Fabulous photos, as always. 🙂 And it looks like you two have slept in some really neat places this year!
Christy recently posted..Best Travel Photos from 2011-
Thanks Christy! Haha – we sure have! We kicked off 2012 by sleeping in a hotel built into a mountain – supposed to be a cave! Can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store for you too!
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Gorgeous photos! Love the ones from India.
Hope you guys have an even more amazing 2012 🙂
Lauren recently posted..2011: My Travels in Photos-
Thanks Lauren! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for you in 2012 either! Happy new year!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{USA} Local Food, a Hidden Gem Serving the Best Kalua Pork in Maui
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That’s a pretty epic year in review. I’m working on my own 2011 in review, but I think you guys have got me beat!
Bring on 2012, I say.
Aussie on the Road recently posted..My 7 Favorite Beach Bars-
You’ve got some pretty amazing stories from 2011 too! Don’t underestimate yourself lol 🙂 Looking forward to your 2011 summary and more of your fun stories in 2012! Happy 2012!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{USA} Is the Sunrise at Haleakala Worth the Effort of Getting There?
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Wow! Your photos continue to inspire us to want to continue to see the world. We’ve seen a lot, but there is so much more….
Kent recently posted..25 Thoughts on Our 2011-
Thanks Kent! You guys’s unique perspective to travels have continued to inspire us as well! I can’t wait to continue following your adventures and stories in 2012! We should hang out one day since we’re both in Seattle 🙂 Happy 2012!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{USA} Malasadas, a Must Eat in Honolulu, Oahu.
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These were some really awesome photos & they really inspire to explore the world! Thanks for sharing them!
Melvin recently posted..Top 5 Food to Eat in Hoi An-
Thanks Melvin! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the summary! We too have been inspired by you and your posts – looking forward to more in 2012! Happy new year!
Jeremy & Shirlene recently posted..{USA} Is the Sunrise at Haleakala Worth the Effort of Getting There?
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Wow! What a great collection of photos!! Here’s to more of the same in 2012!
Phil recently posted..How to Prevent and Treat Japanese Encephalitis-
Thanks Phil! Looking forward to a great year ahead for everyone. Here’s to a healthy and adventurous 2012 for all!
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