At AIRINC, we work with global data every day. Many different countries and cities are part of our regular conversations, even when we are sitting at our desks thousands of miles away.
Once a year, our annual photo contest gives us a chance to see those same places from a very different angle. Instead of data and benchmarks, we get personal perspectives captured through the lenses of our colleagues (our AIRINCers) around the world. And we vote to choose our top ten photos.
This year, we are also sharing more of the story behind each winning photo. Along with the images themselves, AIRINCers told us why the moment mattered to them and what was happening when they pressed the shutter.
The entries came in from all over the world, covering just about every continent. Antarctica did not make the list this year, but there is always next time! Can you find a photo from your AIRINCer?
The 2025 submissions span cities, coastlines, deserts, national parks, and familiar hometown views.
And there is a practical side too. These fantastic photos help bring AIRINC’s global perspective to life on social media and our blog AIRSHARE throughout the year. If you spot a familiar skyline or landscape in an AIRINC post over the coming months, there is a good chance it started here!
Taken on Valentine’s Day night, this photo captures Taipei 101 glowing beneath a full moon. Adding to the romance, a large pink heart illuminated the side of the tower, creating a perfect moment where city lights and love aligned.
“My dad grew up in an Indian town on the foothills of the Himalayas and moved to Germany in his early twenties. He always talked about how much he loved the hills. His sisters now live quite close to where they all grew up, and I loved waking up to this view on my recent holiday in India.”
"While hiking along the north coast of Gozo, we came across this wave of sand frozen on a cliff above the sea. The warm golden sandstone and the contrasting blues of the sea and sky made the scene feel truly magical."
"Captured during a safari in Tanzania in June 2025, this photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park, one of three parks visited on the trip. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Experiencing these animals up close was truly spectacular."
Nearly 35 years after her first visit, Mira returned to the Taj Mahal and found it just as breathtaking as she remembered. In this photo, the timing is everything, with a bird perfectly positioned to make the iconic monument look like a clock striking ten to five.
"A morning run before the Americas team meeting and annual social connect led to this quintessential spring moment. A peaceful jaunt through the garden, bursting with color and calm."
Ostional Beach is home to one of nature’s most extraordinary events: the arribada. Several times a year, tens, sometimes hundreds, of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles come ashore simultaneously to nest. This synchronized journey is vital to the species’ survival and is carefully protected by local conservation efforts.
Shot at sunset over Lake Macquarie, this scene was painted entirely in shades of orange and red. Marshmallow-like clouds drifted across the sky as the lake mirrored the same fiery hues, creating a fleeting and unforgettable afterglow.
Another moment from Jade’s safari in Tanzania, because really, doesn’t everyone love a giraffe?
"A fun field trip with fellow AIRINCer Grace (Pursley) following the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC), a favorite conference each year, captured against the stunning backdrop of Lake Moraine."
Deadvlei is a striking white clay pan surrounded by towering red sand dunes in the Namib Desert. The landscape is famous for its 900-year-old dead camel thorn trees, preserved by extreme aridity, a place where time truly feels suspended.
AIRINC offers an array of allowances based on in-depth research from a dedicated team to provide quality data for 2,500+ locations in over 190 countries. And they also take a great photo! Plus, we love to talk so if you want help choosing the right allowances for you wherever you are in the world, reach out!
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