guest blogger - Mr and Mrs Globe Trot:

November 11, 2010

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I have a lovely guest post for you today, friends.
I'd like to introduce you to Julia + Yuriy: Photobucket
Julia + Yuriy share the same wedding day as Nicholas + myself! Except the day after their wedding, they packed their bags and went abroad! They are photographers based in Seattle and the combination of pro photographers + travel is a formula for fabulous photos! I just had to share.

They are keeping a travel blog that you can see here at Mr and Mrs Globe Trot. Can I say I was a just a bit jealous when I heard of her adventures traveling to all these amazing cities? ;) Okay okay, I am definitely more inspired than jealous though. When I received Julia's email, I thought what a fabulous/wonderful/amazing opportunity for these newlyweds to experience together! Anyway, Julia submitted some photos of their travels and I asked her to share their story with us - hope you enjoy these beautiful photos as much as I did!


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We are Julia and Yuriy Manchik. We photograph people and weddings together, based out of Seattle, WA. Before we were even engaged, we talked about traveling the world together. We decided there could be no better time than immediately after our wedding, which took place a little over a month ago on 09/25/10 (same day as Danni and Nick!). Without work, school, or friends as distractions, we know we'll grow strong as husband and wife at an amazing rate. After the big day, we packed our bags for half a year and ditched the country. Naturally, as wedding photographers, we can't put our camera down anywhere we go. Mr and Mrs Globe Trot serves as a photo journal of our travels. Our goal is to explore places, culture, food, people, and fashion with our camera. We plan to return home 6 months after the wedding, absolutely broke, but loaded with unforgettable memories, and more in love than ever. Already checked off: Paris, London, Croatia, Montenegro.

Next up: Greece, Turkey, Thailand, and beyond"
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Next up on the blog this week will be images of our stay in the land of the gods--Greece. We didn't mess around but headed to the most beautiful island first, Santorini. As we drove up a steep set of switchbacks in a packed van, I couldn't help but gawk out the window at the water getting further away below us and the ferry boat becoming toy-sized. We tumbled along on the side of a cliff, which was formed by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Since we arrived at night, we had to anxiously wait for the next day to get views of the island and the Aegean Sea. The following morning we were nearly blinded as we stepped out of our hotel room. The buildings are so white it hurts to look at them. Rows and rows of bright white blocks. Many had painted their doors, trims, and shutters bright blue, the color of the clear skies. Outside every front door stood neat potted plants and cacti, the clay pots often cemented down so the wind wouldn't take them. We wandered around a maze of narrow stone streets and painted steps that connected the houses. The buildings of the city are clustered tightly on top of high, ragged cliffs that dropped sharply into the sea below. We were not expecting such breathtaking views. Restaurants trying to lure in tourists advertise "sunset views" on their signs. We chuckled to ourselves because you can get an excellent look at the sunset [and more] from just about anywhere along the sidewalk that lines the cliff. It didn't take us long to agree that this must be one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

( don't forget to follow their travels at their
travel blog: Mr and Mrs Globe Trot )

16 hello's:

  1. Thank you so much for sharing and showing these fantastic pictures.
    as I love to travel myself, I am always interested in other travelling stories and how people experience places!
    I will check this blog now...
    xo

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  2. Oh my goodness, these photos are so beautiful and what an amazing way to start married life together! Thank you so much for sharing...I'll be sure to follow their journeys from now on!!

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  3. I fell in love with this blog (and adorable couple Julia and Yuriy) and have been checking back frequently for their beautiful updates! What a perfect blog to feature here. I am truly inspired and would like to do a similar trip when I get married (whenever that may happen down the road) :)

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  4. will definitely be adding this blog to my reading list - amazing photos!

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  5. wow! great post and beautiful photos.
    -brittni

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  6. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! So inspired (and admittedly a little jealous) by this couple, their talented eyes, and their once in a lifetime newlywed adventures! I will be a blog follower for sure and pray to have a similar experience one day if the Lord wills it! Thanks for sharing Danni!

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  7. Stunning photos. Would love to make this my next vacation spot for sure.

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  8. wow, these photos are amazing! and you're right, travel + photographers is a GREAT formula! i can't wait to follow their blog (since you know i love both traveling and photography as well) thanks danni for introducing us to their blog!! :)

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  9. Wow, these photos are so pretty! They have a great eye, and I love their work!! This post makes me want to pack up and go travel too :)

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  10. Hello from Ukraine!
    I am Jenny.
    My blog was born today and I would be so glad to be friends with you!
    Your blog is so wonderful and inspiring!!!

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  11. I instantly recognized that first photo from Croatia! :) Wow, these two really doll out some incredible photos - they so capture those little moments! :) So in love. I dream of doing this after my wedding too ;) Just amazing!!

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  12. Wow! Beautiful photos and how great they are getting to go on this adventure!

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  13. Omg that photo of the town on the edge of the mountain overlooking the water is spectacular!! I would love love to live abroad!! BEAUTIFUL!! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  14. they are fantastic! and such good photographers. i found your blog through them and i'm so glad i did! your blog is beautiful. i live in south america right now (from the US) filming for humanitarian organizations and we love it.

    glad to be a follower!

    www.spencerandkylie.blogspot.com
    www.travelingtriplets.com

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