2011 started out in my typical wanderlusting style. January and February found me traversing Swedish Lapland on assignment covering indigenous Sami culture, Jokkmokk market, fun outdoor activities like dogsledding, reviewing the TreeHotel (pictured above), as well as hanging with a certain crown princess (here’s proof).

In early August, I created a post that shed some light on how it really was to be a freelancer (writer, photographer, editor, photojournalist, AND blogger) in this increasingly competitive work climate.

Thank you. You all truly exemplify what this season of sharing and giving is all about. Happy Holidays!