The 10 most inspiring travel photos this week

EACH WEEK WE CHOOSE OUR favorite images from readers, fans, and travelers, who tag their photos with #travelstoke and post them on our Instagram account. These pictures provide a daily dose of incentive, and challenge us to photograph the world in innovative ways.

Here are this week’s editors’ picks of people finding some serious #travelstoke.

1. Ryan Marvin, Virgin Islands.

New life goal – own a sailboat. I guess that’s what one week of sailing around the Virgin Islands will do to you. #wandrd #travelstoke

A photo posted by Ryan Marvin (@ryanmarvin) on Mar 19, 2016 at 9:30am PDT

2. Kate Siobhan Mulligan, Cuba.

The Santeria Priest that lives in our street in Trinidad de Cuba. What a warm and wonderful man to have met and been welcomed by. We went into his home, learned about his religion, and some of the team accepted a blessing as well. Just one of many amazing moments here in Cuba. #tglcuba #thegivinglens #travelstoke #a7rii #alphaphoto #sonycanada #Cuba

A photo posted by Kate Siobhan Mulligan (@kate.siobhan.photography) on Jan 26, 2016 at 8:18am PST

3. Bon Voyageurs, Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls from the air! #USA #Canada

A photo posted by BonVoyageurs (@bonvoyageurs) on Mar 29, 2016 at 6:19am PDT

4. Connor Kunz, Festival of Colors, Utah.

It’s hard to do justice to just how crazy this event is, but the GoPro does a pretty good job. After a few seconds what started off as a cool event starts to look like a nuclear war orchestrated by Dr. Seuss.

A photo posted by Connor Kunz™ (@connor.kunz17) on Mar 26, 2016 at 2:33pm PDT

5. Chelsea Yamase, Bunaken Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Getting a tan ten feet down. Clearest water I’ve ever had the pleasure of diving in! Happy happy human.☺️ @indtravel wearing @freepeople Thanks @travisburkephotography for capturing me on my Indonesian hovercraft. (Don’t worry I’m floating above the coral, didn’t lay on it) #mizulife #ProtectWhereWePlay

A photo posted by Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) on Apr 15, 2016 at 8:12am PDT

6. Nabina Nazar, Painted Hills, Oregon.

I’m in doubt!!! Am I in Mars?? Painted hills aka Unforgettable lands and Infinite Skies!!! A land with extraordinary colors and great beauty. #PPLovedPlaces @passionpassport #BestofOregon #LiveTenerife

A photo posted by Colors Around the World (@nabinanazar) on Apr 17, 2016 at 7:18am PDT

7. Konsta Punkka, Dead Sea, Jordan.

~ Dead sea showing its dark side🌑 @visitjordan #shareyourjordan

A photo posted by Konsta Punkka (@kpunkka) on Apr 13, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

8. Mikko Lagerstedt, Reynisfjara, Iceland.

Vast – enjoy your day! Learn my techniques from the link in my bio!

A photo posted by Mikko Lagerstedt (@mikkolagerstedt) on Apr 17, 2016 at 6:16am PDT

9. Attila Szabadkai, Vietnam’s central highlands.

Off the beaten path? Check! When the road cleared, excitement levels suddenly dropped, but I was craving more, so now I had to go look for adventure myself. Discovering some hidden villages in the highlands close to Lao by crossing a wobbly wooden suspension bridge seemed to do the job. #solotravel #SouthEastAsia #Vietnam #travelVietnam #vscoVietnam #motorbike #roadtrip #bikerboysofinstagram #travel #traveling #travelgram #traveladdict #adventure #bucketlist #ontheroad #getaway #instatravel #instapassport #passportready #traveltheworld #aroundtheworld #nomad #digitalnomad #backpacking #backpacker #travelblog #travelblogger #wanderlust #passionpassport #travelstoke

A photo posted by Attila Szabadkai (@attilathehun) on Mar 19, 2016 at 12:17pm PDT

10. Nathan Eddy, The Vermillion Lakes, Canada.

Mount Rundle… #exploreab #travelalberta #banff #mybanff #banffnationalpark #vermilionlakes

A photo posted by Nathan Eddy Photography (@nathaneddyphoto) on Mar 22, 2016 at 12:40pm PDT