Instagram Best 2016 Moments and Photography

by | Jan 7, 2017 | Blogging | 2 comments

Every year since I started this blog I’ve been also sharing my adventures and experiences through Instagram, as one of my goals at Nomadic Chica is to give good quality images about the places I go.

Photography is one of my favorite ways to show my feelings and my way to see the world and that’s why Instagram is one of my favorite social media.

Instagram has become part of the daily life of many people since it started, and to me, it has also brought me a whole community and friends I’ve made while I was in Chile.

The Instagram community in Chile is growing and I’m really proud of being part of it, helping to organize Instameets, hunting ‘likes’ in long photo walks and I was even invited to give my first talk to the Instagrammers in Rancagua! (Here you can check some the very talented and my favorite Chilean Instagrammers!)

These are your favorite pictures and most liked shots of 2016 and I have only grateful feelings for everyone who have taken the time to spend it in my gallery.

I wish you 2017 full of likes and adventure!

 

Instagram Best Images of 2016

BRAZIL

Definitely, the most seen and shared shots were from Brazil.

With no doubt, it’s been one of my favorite destinations since I was there for the first time on 2015.

My favorite place to photograph was by far Rio Carnival in February, an amazing show full of colors, music, and lights. But those shots were not your favorites.

The favorite city on my gallery was Paraty, a dream town near the ocean, with cobbled streets and palm trees everywhere. Looks like a dream town and the few I wanted to stay several days just for the pleasure of walking and doing infinite photography walks.

 

CHILE

I’m so happy some of my Chile pictures where one of your favorites too!

Chile is my mother land and I really love it. It’s the only place where I can walk and talk to everybody as we share the same cultural and language code. It’s the place where I grew up and even if I loooooove to be abroad, I also adore to be in Chile. (as many others as you can check here).

These favorite pictures are from Valparaíso, one of the most beautiful cities due to its cultural, history and architecture scene. It’s located right in the Pacific Ocean and is only 120min from the capital, Santiago.

One of this pictures was taken during the first Instameet in Rancagua. A city located Southern from Santiago with beautiful architecture and landscapes around. We had a freezing journey with more than 100 people walking, sharing and taking pictures together and at the end of the day, I was giving my first public speaking!

PERU

Peru is by far one of the most interesting countries to visit in South America. It’s landscapes and the unique culture respecting the ancient traditions and are lived every day.

It was one of the most rewarding trips of 2016, first, because it was the first destination where I went solo, about 12 years ago and I didn’t went back until then. Second, because I was able to share part of this trip with my mom, who was always dreaming traveling to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, seeing the happiness on her face was one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in 2016.

This trip was also very important to me it was meaning a reconnection with myself, clarifying what I want in life and also connecting with nature at Titikaka lake, a place that it was pending on my list since ever.

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Para mi la vida es un viaje en el que cada cosa, por más simple que parezca, tiene una importancia gigante. A mi me interesan las estrellas, las flores y las papas, las conversaciones intensas y sinceras, las miradas con el alma y las gotas de lluvia. .. "La belleza del universo no es sólo la unidad en la variedad, sino también la diversidad en la unidad" -Umberto Eco ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Life, to me is a trip in which everything, even the most simple ones, have a huge role. I'm interested in stars, flowers and potatoes, in deep and passionate conversations, in looks with soul and rain drops. .. "The beauty of the universe consists not only of unity in variety, but also of variety in unity" Umberto Eco.

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And…that moment arrived…when I'm going to bored you with many shots in Machu Picchu!!! Despite being a very touristy spot, it's probably one of the most amazing places I've been. This was my second time and the first one was on my first solo trip outside Chile, why I always remember it with love. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Y….ese momento llegó…cuando los aburriré con muchos clicks en Machu Picchu!!! A pesar de ser un lugar muy turístico es probablemente uno de los lugares más impresionantes en que he estado. Esta fue mi segunda vez visitando y la primera fue en mi primer viaje sola fuera de Chile, por lo que siempre lo recuerdo con mucho amor.

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I hope 2016 was also full of great memories for you and wishing you 2017 will bring many beautiful moments to share.

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Gloria Apara

Gloria Apara

Writer | Digital Content Creator

I’m Gloria, the creator of Nomadic Chica, with a passion for Travel, Coffee, and Asian food.

Growing up in Santiago Chile and dreaming of travel and international exploration. I have set out my life to make my dreams come true.

Having traveled through Asia, Europe, and South America, for the last 20 years, I have a wealth of travel knowledge and experience to share. NomadicChica.com was created to inspire others to travel and empower solo female travels with knowledge.

2 Comments

  1. Lovely post. Lots of fantastic photos on your insta! Feliz año! I hope you’re able to capture even more beauty this year.

    Mario

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    • Thank you very much, Mario! I wish you a wonderful 2017!

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