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The Beautiful Alternate-Reality Version of 2016, Right Here. Thanks, Instagram.

Walk with Us Through Our Instagram Account’s Finest Moments of the Year

By UrbanDaddy Staff · December 21, 2016

There is a place.

A place devoid of elections, fake news, divisiveness, strife, tumult and unease.

It’s a magical place filled with camaraderie, treehouses, drinks, lobster pizzas and endless Santorini nights; a place where the world presents an unrealistically curated version of its life so aliens in other galaxies can feel bad about themselves. This magical place is known as “Instagram.”

And now, we take a look at 2016, the Instagram version.

Most treehouses don't have private pools. Meet the exception. @keemalaphuket #Phuket
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jan 16, 2016 at 2:50pm PST

We think the word you're looking for is "ideal." #AquaDome #Austria
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Feb 13, 2016 at 9:03am PST

Office morale is important.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Mar 7, 2016 at 9:09am PST

You have your marching orders.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Mar 5, 2016 at 8:06am PST

Enjoy the long weekend. @kezhearne
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Apr 14, 2016 at 3:00pm PDT

Hi. #GiraffeManor #Kenya
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on May 19, 2016 at 9:14am PDT

Only one way to find out. @atticuspoetry Photo: @kaybeesoapco
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on May 25, 2016 at 3:09pm PDT

Rihanna was here. #AgitaguedaArtFestival #Portugal
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on May 9, 2016 at 9:24am PDT

Shortcut into the weekend. #Petra
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jun 24, 2016 at 5:39am PDT

Get up and go. #OscarWilde
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jun 2, 2016 at 5:31am PDT

Dangerous game.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jun 28, 2016 at 9:01am PDT

It's like a bread basket for people. #GiliLankanfushi #Maldives
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jun 9, 2016 at 2:59pm PDT

Fire in the sky. Photo: @leahkennedyphotography #Mongolia
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jun 19, 2016 at 1:59pm PDT

Keep the lights on.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jul 17, 2016 at 2:07pm PDT

Not everyone is happy. @floriannyc
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jul 24, 2016 at 8:00am PDT

Somebody get me a hammer.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Jul 21, 2016 at 5:35am PDT

Champagne river. Photo: Konstantin Tsibin
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Aug 27, 2016 at 3:08pm PDT

The minimalist treehouse.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Aug 30, 2016 at 3:03pm PDT

We have a very strong opinion.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Sep 26, 2016 at 3:19pm PDT

Later, Monday.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Sep 12, 2016 at 3:50pm PDT

Specifically, Kevin.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Sep 7, 2016 at 9:00am PDT

Yes, but is it fall enough? Photo: @jayhagani_photography
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Oct 6, 2016 at 5:53am PDT

Over it, Gotham.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Oct 29, 2016 at 3:03pm PDT

Thanks, past self.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Oct 6, 2016 at 1:53pm PDT

The sunset we all need tonight. #Greece
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Oct 16, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

Jordan.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Oct 3, 2016 at 3:01pm PDT

Bright lights, no city. Photo: @travisburkephotography
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Oct 24, 2016 at 3:18pm PDT

Water's fine. Photo: @threeifbysea #Iceland
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Nov 22, 2016 at 5:38am PST

You ever get the feeling you're being... watched? #FlorentijnHofman #Japan Hit the link in our bio for an Instagallery that may bring you peace this afternoon.
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Nov 11, 2016 at 11:37am PST

"Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton." Photo: @tnf.nyc #NYC
A photo posted by UrbanDaddy (@urbandaddy) on Nov 30, 2016 at 9:31am PST