It has been one of our biggest months for reposting some amazing images to our IG @exquisitelocation account, and it’s such a pleasure getting to find and curate such a collection of work from such amazingly well-travelled and talented people – a MASSIVE thank you to all who have been tagged their photos with #exquisitelocations and directly contributed this month.

Arohanui (Big Love).

 

Though separated by vast oceans and terrain, we are all joined by our passion for exploring and, with images like these, it’s easy to see how the gaps between us continue to be bridged…

 

It’s is nice to see the spread from cities, jungles and beaches so without delay, and decided by impressions, it’s my absolute pleasure to present this month’s Exquisite Locations Top 10.

February Top 10

10: Elephant at Angkor Thom by yours truly Darren Bandoo (@wayofthedrgnfly)

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Taken during a visit to Angkor Thom – I couldn't resist waiting to take this shot. These guys weren't moving fast so it gave me a few moments to get into position. . . 📸:@wayofthedrgnfly . >>>>>>> Please check out my updated photo collections – link in bio <<<<<<< . —————————————– Do you have a photo you'd like to share? Tag it with #ExquisiteLocations and we'll find it 😘 —————————————– . . . . . . . #Cambodia #SiemReap #AngkorThom #culture #archeology #tombraider #tourismuk #Travel #landmark #igers #snapseed #amazing #picturesque #summertimephotography #beautiful #elephant #destinationed

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9: Castro District, San Francisco by Darren Bandoo (@wayofthedrgnfly)

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Castro District, San Fran . Boy was it tricky getting this! The rain was pouring down in me and my #canon6d – thank god the the weather seal but you don't want to be out too long in it!! . Please check out my recent blog post on my time here… . The link is in the bio . . #ExquisiteLocations #sanfrancisco #sanfran #visitsf #visitsanfran #visitsanfrancisco #castro #castrodistrict #lonelyplanetsanfran #destinationed

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8: Bali, Indonesia by the instafamous @doyoutravel & @gypsea_lust

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Okay, who has a magic wand and can teleport me here, now?!! . This photogenic and creative couple are really showing IG how to travel!! Great capture 💙 . (📸: @doyoutravel 📸: @gypsea_lust) . —————————————– Tag someone who would love this 😘 #ExquisiteLocations —————————————– . . . . . . #Bali #visitBali #lonelyplanetbali #tourismbali #balitourismboard #balitourism #beautiful #whitesand #beach #tropical #paradise #getaway #couplesretreat #love #castaway #wonderful_places #traveladdict #globetrotter #postcardsfromtheworld #beachlover #beachbums #beachfun #oceanbreeze #sunshine

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7: Castro District by @cocu_liu

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Strolling around in Castro, this is a familiar scene… well captured by @cocu_liu . . #Travel #beautifulworld #TravelPhotography #Traveller #globalcitizen #worldview #Explore #Travelgram #travelingram #instatravel #Traveling #lovetravel #wanderlust #travelphotographer #travelpic #travelphoto #travellife #instatravelling #whileinbetween #natgeotravel #lonelyplanet #worldingram #travelblogger #travelblogger #huffpostgram #mybestcityshots #ilovetravel #ig_worldclub #igworldclub #worldcaptures #myoyster

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6: Wijaya Beach, Sri Lanka by @koenhameetegram

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This Looks like a great way to spend some time on a beach! 🌴🌴🌞🌊 . (📸courtesy of @koenhameetegram ) . . . . . . #srilanka #unawatuna #wijayabeach #visitsrilanka #lonelyplanetsrilanka #tourismsrilanka #Travel #beautiful #beach #whitesand #blueocean #ocean #palmtree #blueskys #beachbum #beachfun #globetrotter #beachlover #tropical #paradise .

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5: The Grand palace, Thailand by @junitoj

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The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by @junitoj Thanks for tag and picture – a nice perspective that you don't see often and so colourful 💙👍🏽📸 . . 🔥If you have great images that we can show off for you here, please tag them with #exquisitelocations and we'll find them and, of course, all credits to you 😘 . . #ExquisiteLocations #thailand #bangkok #visitthailand #Bangkok #grandpalace #lonelyplanetthailand

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4: The Royal Pavilion, Brighton by @cameramagic_kl

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Brighton Pavilion in the Summertime . (📸 courtesy of @cameramagic_kl ) . . . . #UnitedKingdom #England #Britain #UK #Brighton #brightonpavilion #visitBrighton #lonelyplanetbritain #tourismuk #Travel #iphoneonly #iphonography #sussex #brighton #landmark #reflection #igersussex #igers #snapseed #water #colour #magic #view #ig_sussex #amazing #iphone6s #buildinglover #picturesque #summertimephotography #beautiful

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3: Koh Phi Phi Island, Thailand by @roundtheglobehh

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Koh PhiPhi, Thailand by @roundtheglobehh . What a stunning and gorgeous island. Who wouldn't want to be there…? . Thanks for the 📸 and for tagging . #ExquisiteLocations #thailand #visitThailand #kohphiphi #lonelyplanetThailand

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2: Tajmahal, India by @alexandre.schaefer

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Wow! This is a great and magical capture of the Taj Mahal. Nice comp, Vibrant colours, reflection and I do love it when an image draws you in with its lines… . Stunning! . . . 📸: @alexandre.schaefer . . —————————————– As you can see, we are in spirit of sharing so, if have amazing pics you'd like to share, please get in touch or tag us in them using #ExquisiteLocations and we'll find them 😊 – can't wait to see them —————————————– . . . #india #Agra #tajnahal #visitindia #lonelyplanetindia #tourismindia #Travel #landmark #sevenwondersoftheworld #amazing #architecturephotography

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1: Manhattan Beach, California by @gabytrujillo_

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A stunning Manhatten Beach sunset, captured wonderfully by @gabytrujillo_ . She has a great eye and has loads more amazing pics so, make sure you pay both her IG and website a visit 😉 . —————————————– As you can see, we are in spirit of sharing so, if have amazing pics you'd like to share, please get in touch or tag us in them using #ExquisiteLocations and we'll find them 😊 – can't wait to see them —————————————– . . . #unitedstates #california #manhattenbeach #visitcalifornia #lonelyplanetCalifornia #tourism* #Travel #sunset #palmtrees #beach #sand #jetty #silhouette

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