The fact I had so much trouble choosing just ten photos to summarise this year is testament to how incredible it has been. 

I visited four continents. I slept under an open roof in a jungle, had breakfast on a volcano, visited ancient temples. I saw free roaming orangutans, explored an artificial cloud forest, drank cocktails at the top of a skyscraper shaped like a ship. I volunteered at a therapeutic riding centre. I raised over £3000 for charity. I climbed to the roof of Africa. saw the start of the Serengeti migration and a pride of wild lions. I snorkeled with regal blue tangs and drank slightly too much on a traditional West African sailboat. I visited roman baths and I went Back to the Future. I moved to Canada, saw a pod of orcas, explored beautiful British Columbia, visited the Rockies, and saw a salmon run. I escaped to the beach, went on a sea safari, visited a redwood grove, and last but not least, got soaked in Vancouver.

This year has undoubtedly been the best year I've ever had. I challenged myself so much and I've been rewarded with some incredible experiences and learnt so much about myself too. 2015 is looking a lot lighter in terms of travel (and cheaper!) but after this whirlwind of a year, I'm looking forward to relaxing a little bit!