2017 was a year filled with adventure, love and happiness. This is the best time of year to reflect on all the good memories and spend time with those you love.

Ryan and I cut down our very first Christmas tree together, and it was so fun. We loved walking through a wild field in search of the best tree for our home. It was a perfectly imperfect tree!  This was a fun way to celebrate our first Christmas together in a place we can call our own. If you haven’t tried cutting down your own tree – it’s a blast! (And I learned it’s actually good for the environment since farmers re-plant trees for every tree cut down.)

I want to thank you all so much for supporting Wonderlost by reading and sharing our posts. It makes my heart so happy whenever someone messages me about how Wonderlost has somehow inspired them. That’s what this blog is all about 🙂

There were so many wonderful adventures and stories shared on Wonderlost this year. Some of our most popular posts include:

• What I Learned on the Inca Trail
• Tokyo: A City of Technology and Tradition
• Santorini Recap
• Amalfi Coast Guide
• A Weekend Escape: My Experience with Getaway House

I also want to give a special thanks to Eva, Juliette, Sara and all others who have contributed to Wonderlost. I love sharing stories from friends, family, and even strangers to gain new perspectives and learn about destinations around the world. If you want to contribute your travel story in 2018, please email wonderlostblogging@gmail.com and I’d be happy to work with you on it!

As we all begin thinking ahead to 2018, let’s remember to put adventure in our lives! Try something new, travel somewhere you’ve always dreamt of, and pursue happiness – wherever that may lie for you.

For now, I’m going to focus on cherishing the memories to be made this holiday season. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a happy new year!