Embrace them. Honor them. Share them with us...
TTP celebrates the goofy pictures we pose for when we let our guard down as tourists – because photos of sunsets and statues can get pretty damn boring.
We love to connect with fellow travelers who don't take themselves too seriously -- and especially seek contributions from childhood vacation albums!
SUBMITTED BY: Barrie Mirman and Christos LOCATION: L.L. Bean World Headquarters, Freeport, Maine (2010) Before they even had a chance to try on a pair of flannel-lined jeans, Christos and Barrie were crushed like yuppie bugs….
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Henderson LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (2010) In the proud tradition of Boston Marathon legend Rosie Ruiz, who took the subway to the finish line, Brian shows what running 26 miles would look like if you didn’t actually have to do the running. When was the last time you saw a happy runner? (Photojournalist [...]
SUBMITTED BY: Barrie Mirman LOCATION: Redmond, WA (2010) Yes, the founders of Microsoft revolutionized the Information Age and forever changed our daily lives. But they didn’t know how to take a snapshot. Bill Gates (bottom left) had his body cutoff in the original group photo. Kudos to Barrie for seamlessly blending into this iconic picture [...]
SUBMITTED BY: Wendy and David LOCATION: Cancun, Mexico (mid-1990s) If a Mexican restaurant in the United States ever tried to set up this photo booth, they’d be suffocated by protestors railing about ethnic stereotypes and/or illegal immigration policies. In Mexico, however, anything goes. After a few tequilas, the Gringos will dress up in any costumes [...]
