Category: #G1PhotoFriday

#G1PhotoFridayAfrica

The Souks of Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco is famous for its Souk District located in the heart of the Medina. At the souks you will find just about everything from spices to clothing to food! Put your bargaining skills to work and get a good price for a great find. This area can get very crowded with bicycles and people so it is important to be cautious and aware of your surroundings here.

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @erickyeva using the hashtag #gate1travel. This colorful view was taken in the Souk Medina District located in Marrakesh, Morocco. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Morocco trips here!

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The Pristine Beauty of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the ultra-modern capital of the United Arab Emirates. The mosque is one of the world’s largest and can fit up to 40,000 worshipers at one time! Reflecting pools, hand knotted carpet, 24 carat gold chandeliers and a lighting system that reflects the phases of the moon can all be found at this magnificent mosque.

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @rick.hines using the hashtag #gate1travel. This reflective view was taken in the Sheikh Zayed Mosque located in Abu Dhabi. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Abu Dhabi trips here!

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The Icy, Blue Giants of Torres Del Paine, Chile

Torres del Paine is a beautiful national park located in Southern Chilean Patagonia, the southernmost tip of South America shared by Chile and Argentina. The park is known for its huge glaciers, mountains, wildlife and grasslands, making the park super unique and a true bucket-list locale. The park is a popular spot for hiking, boating, camping and exploring the natural surroundings to see mother nature displaying her very best works of art.

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @patiperropro using the hashtag #gate1travel. This harmonious view was taken in Torres del Paine, Chile located in the Patagonia region. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s South America trips here!

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The Warm Setting of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is an ultra-modern city that is famous for luxury shopping, excellent nightlife, brand new skyscrapers and its desert backdrop. Dubai is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, or UAE, and is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Dubai has an endless itinerary of things to do and some of them include the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Palm resort, Dubai Marina and the Burj Al Arab, pictured.

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @photosbyjessicag using the hashtag #gate1travel. This crystal clear view was taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates of the Burj Al Arab by the beach. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Dubai trips here!

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A Night On the Town in Shanghai, China

The Bund in Shanghai, China has one of the most beautiful nighttime views in the world. Colorful skyscrapers, light-reflecting water and a perfect view make this a must see while you are in China. The Bund is the name for the promenade of colonial-style buildings that overlook the Huangpu River and give you the view in this photo.

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @jpdoran using the hastag #gate1travel. This gorgeous nighttime view was taken at The Bund in Shanghai, China. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s China trips here!

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Emerald Views in Halong Bay

Mesmerizing Halong Bay in northeast Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations in the country, with good reason! It has thousands of unique, pilar-shaped, limestone islands topped with rain-forests and trees. Many cruises, tours and adventures are taken around this spot for scuba diving, sight-seeing, rock-climbing and more.

 

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @thebigguy2012 using the hastag #gate1travel. This mystical view was taken in Halong Bay in Vietnam in Southeast Asia. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Vietnam trips here!

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Coasting through Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy is one of the most unique and popular tourist destinations in all of the world. Canals, gondolas, bridges and a lack of cars and roads are all reasons to visit. Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge are some of the favorite landmarks located on this collection of 100+ islands connected by bridges.

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @squaregrouper2 using the hashtag #gate1travel. This dreamy view was taken of Venice in Northwestern Italy. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Italy trips here!

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The Untamed Landscape of Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls span the countries of both Brazil and Argentina in South America. The falls are twice that of Niagara and were declared one of the New 7 Wonders of the Natural World, along with Table Mountain in Capetown and the Amazon Rain-forest. The falls can be seen from either the Argentinean or Brazilian side and include around 275 drops!

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @ellenstastytravels using the hashtag #gate1travel. This breathtaking view was taken of Iguazu Falls, located in Brazil and Argentina in South America. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s South America trips here!

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The Underrated Beauty of Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal has been overlooked in the past due to the popularity of its big neighbor; Spain. There is no better time than now to visit this beautiful country and all it has to offer. Wine, art, culture and seafood are all reasons that Portugal is a must visit for 2018! If that isn’t enough, Portugal also has beautiful weather and uses the Euro!

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @mrs_manuel59 using the hashtag #gate1travel. This colorful view was taken in Lisbon, Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Portugal trips here!

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Neuschwanstein in the Winter

Neuschwanstein Castle is situated in the south of Bavaria, Germany on a hill above Hohenschwangau village. This fairy tale castle is one of the most photographed places in the world for good reason. It’s stunning Romanesque Revival architecture and hilltop landscape make it feel and look like a dream!

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @benhurmike using the hashtag #gate1travel. This wintery view was taken of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria in Schwangau, Germany. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Holland trips here!