The New York Times, with 168 years of operation, is one of America's most famous newspapers and has a wide-ranging influence worldwide. Recently, this prestigious publication published its 22 most beautiful travel photos of 2019. These photos were carefully selected by editors from over 39,000 entries to celebrate meaningful and unique travel stories and inspire people to explore the world.
Below are the best photos as voted on.
The ruins of St. Helena Church, built in the 18th century on St. Helena Island. Photo: Hidden Stories of the Gullahs in South Carolina, USA - Hunter McRae
A person is snorkeling near Pink Beach off the coast of Bonaire – an island in the Caribbean Sea. Photo: Bonaire: Where coral, cacti and the sea soothe the soul - Erik Freeland
Landscape of Mua Cave - Tam Coc, Ninh Binh, Vietnam. Photo: The empty forests of Vietnam - David Rama Terrazas Morales
A red-footed langur at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. Almost all primate species in Vietnam are at risk of extinction. Photo: Barren forests in Vietnam - David Rama Terrazas Morales
Nomadic people herd cattle on tratturo – a road used to move animals to pastures in summer and winter. Photo: Oh-oh, ay-ay! Following the rhythm of nomadism in Italy - Susan Wright
The brilliant lights of Manhattan can be seen from the Big Hill shelter on Suffern-Bear Mountain. Photo: You too can be a Thru-Hiker - Tony Cenicola
A canoe at a campground on Pine Lake, Adirondacks, New York, USA. Photo: A Wilderness of Your Own - Tony Cenicola
The Stari Most bridge, over the Neretva River in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: Journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the "sleeping beauty" awakens - Susan Wright
The waterfront at Lynn Canal in Point Bridget State Park near Juneau, Alaska. Photo: There's a park full of surprises and secrets waiting for you - Christopher Miller
St. Josaphat's Basilica, located in the Lincoln Village neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Photo: 36 Hours in Milwaukee - Kevin Miyazaki
Bouillon Julien restaurant in the 10th arrondissement of Paris not only serves delicious food but is also one of the most beautiful restaurants in Paris. Photo: 3 dishes, 20 euros: An affordable Renaissance-style restaurant in Paris - Joann Pai
A woman waits for the music to begin at the Casa de la Música de Miramar festival in Havana, Cuba. Photo: Exploring the musical island of Cuba - Todd Heisler
A boy carries a broken surfboard on the beach at Pointe des Almadies, in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Photo: 36 Hours in Dakar - Finbarr O'Reilly
During their 10-week bike trip from Morocco to Ghana, the riders captured images of locals in their colorful robes. Photo: 4,000 miles, 7 countries: An African cycling adventure - Daniel Rodrigues
Here are some other impressive images:
El Muelle de la Río Tinto pier in Huelva, Spain - Emilio Parra Doiztua
DeSoto Falls in DeSoto State Park, Alabama, USA - Robert Rausch
Hampi World Heritage Site in eastern Karnataka, India - Sebastian Modak
The ruins of Godstow Abbey date back to the 12th century - Andy Haslam
A tent in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Christopher Miller
Emerald Coast, Okinawa Honto, Japan - Katherine Fox
The Nathaniel Russell house once belonged to Hunter McRae, a slave trader in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

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