Ever want to get away from it all? Leave the crazy hustle? Get lost? Unplug? Let go? Breathe for a minute? I love the city, but I also love to distance myself by turning off the phone, wandering, and going where the wind carries me. The best places are often on the path less traveled, miles from civilization, way up high, on the water… in the middle of nowhere. Here are just a few stunningly beautiful photos that capture just that.

Breathtaking, cliff-side hike along the Amalfi coast from Agerola to Positano.

Layers of sienna and gold dirt on the outskirts of Nicosia in Cyprus.

Paradise (aka the Andaman sea) is dotted with 1000s of uninhabited, lush islands and hidden beaches.

Nothing for miles but a few scrawny cows and goats on the hills of Batanes in the Philippines.

High above the clouds in the Swiss Alps near the Italian border, the Matterhorn stands tall!

Somewhere off the roadside in Donegal Co., Ireland, a scene that would inspire a Bob Ross painting.

In the tall grasses of the Florida Everglades, be quiet and you’ll hear a swish or two that might be a gator.

Rock art and mountains in Iceland, somewhere roughly 45 minutes outside the capital of Reykjavik.

Taro fields in Kauai, Hawaii’s “Garden Isle”, will one day become the starchy, Polynesian staple poi.

Santorini’s caldera is a haven for seekers of solitude and some one-on-one time with nature’s splendor.

A drive through Tuscany reveals tiny roads into open fields and trees that stand alone.

This coastal walk from Monaco along the Cap d’Ail has endless views of the deep blue Mediterranean.

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Sunsets are juxtaposed between the ordinary and phenomenal. Around the world, people witness the glowing orb rise and fall at the horizon, signaling the natural beginning and end to the day. A celestial routine and marker of time, the sunset is a sight worth seeing. In this infinite act we find beauty, limitless and personal, an experience celebrated across culture, race, and distance. Watching the sunset, something we’ve done a thousand times over, is made new again; spectacular, fleeting, full of color and movement, in an unfamiliar place.

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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we decidedly mixed things up this year. There weren’t any fancy clothes, a dozen roses, or a three-course, gourmet meal. Donning our finest long johns, we left the candy hearts and chocolates (well, maybe not chocolates) to the masses, and made our way to mountains, hoping to score a glimpse of the world famous Matterhorn. From top to bottom, our offbeat love day was one of the best ever, and here’s why…

We rented the most picturesque, petit chalet/love nest.

Took a train to Zermatt and found the car-free town to be even cuter than we imagined; with horse drawn sleighs, powdery snow, and quaint ski shops.

Played in the snow.

Saw the Matterhorn in all its mountainous glory.

Ordered hot chocolate (with rum). Tried taking a photo of it. Failed at the photo (indoor/outdoor temp difference = foggy lens). Shrugged and enjoyed our delicious adult beverages.

Stumbled upon the greatest nutty bread ever, and the amazing goodness of matterhorn-shaped nougat chocolates.

Rode the chairlift and found jaw-dropping views at each level.

Made it to the Matterhorn observation deck and nearly froze our faces off in the subzero temperatures. A small price to pay for being above the clouds. Breathtaking!

Did we mention it was crazy-windy?!

Thawed out and filled our bellies with some traditional, hearty Swiss fare…

…and (bonus!) a little oom-pa-pa for the cherry on top.

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