The 11 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. Garrett King, Antelope Canyon

Slot money banger | #4statesAF

A photo posted by Garrett King (@shortstache) on Jan 31, 2016 at 6:04pm PST

2. Bob, Death Valley National Park

Note to self: on a windy night, make sure you put some weight in the tent so it doesn’t blow across the dune… #WHPnocturnal @instagram @rei @marmot

A photo posted by Bob (@the3rdbobert) on Jan 31, 2016 at 9:23pm PST

3. Colin Lambert, Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand

Chilling with @rachlouhop watching the sun go down, we were the only ones left to brave the hordes of sandflys. #lakerotoiti #nelsonlakes . . . #nelsonnz #newzealand #nzmustdo #destinationnz #bestnewzealand #newzealandvacations #kiwi_photos #sunset_specialist #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #longexposure #newzealandfinds #newzealandphotography #newzealandguide #newzealandcollection #airnz #ig_newzealand #wonderful_places #globewanderer #peoplewhodofunstuff #lonelyplanet #passionpassport #travelstoke #earthofficial #ourplanetdaily #watchthisinstagood #exploringtheglobe

A photo posted by Colin Lambert – 📌 New Zealand (@travelflash) on Feb 15, 2016 at 12:48pm PST

4. Ravean Kretowicz, Los Angeles

Had the pleasure of seeing @mattcorby live in Los Angeles last night. If you haven’t heard him before go listen to one of his latest releases “Monday” via YouTube. You’re Welcome! Oh and this is a picture of @iammarcoliver with a surfing board.

A photo posted by Ravean Kretowicz (@ravean_kretowicz) on Jan 27, 2016 at 11:49am PST

5. Scott Charette, Mammoth Lakes, California

Hope everyone had a good weekend. #WHPnocturnal

A photo posted by California & New England (@scottcharette) on Jan 31, 2016 at 8:19pm PST

6. Adam Sivs, Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal

A huge moment for us reaching Annapurna Base Camp after five days trekking through Nepal’s great Himalaya mountain range. It took a great deal of planning and saving for our around the world adventure. Totally worth it though as it led to this surreal moment standing at Annapurna Base Camp seeing our hard work pay off. #travel #annapurna #nepal #mymintmoment sweeps entry @mint.com

A photo posted by 🔺Bold Travel🔻 (@adamsivs) on Jan 31, 2016 at 11:39pm PST

7. Marco Bottigelli Photography, Jökulsárlón, Iceland

Ready 2 go. This night I’ll sleep in Iceland, again! Stay tuned!!

A photo posted by Marco Bottigelli Photography (@marcobottigelli) on Feb 16, 2016 at 1:49am PST

8. Eskil Digernes, Atacama Desert of Chile

From the extreme south to the extreme north of Chile to see my favorite piece of art. Seeing the huge difference in landscapes puts the vastness of Chile in perspective. #PATACAMA

A photo posted by Eskil Digernes (@digernes) on Jan 28, 2016 at 2:42pm PST

9. James Kelley, Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam

Camping inside the world’s third largest cave in Vietnam! Unbelievably fun! Tag someone you’d like to do this with!

A photo posted by James Kelley (@escapingabroad) on Sep 22, 2015 at 3:06pm PDT

10. Quin, The Haʻikū Stairs, Hawaii

“To see The World, things dangerous to come, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of Life.” [James Thurber]

A photo posted by Quin (@everchanginghorizon) on Feb 11, 2016 at 8:48pm PST

11. Brook Rushton Photography, Whitby Harbour, England

// Whitby Calm // The soft pink blush of the sun hits the dawn horizon over Whitby’s beautiful historical harbour #whitby #europe_gallery #exclusive_shots #theglobewanderer #uk #ourplanetdaily #phaseone #proimaging #photosofbritain #photosofengland #awesomeearth #special_shots #Dream_Image #discoverearth #fantastic_earth #fantastic_earth #greatbritain #global_hotshotz #jaw_dropping_shots #london #londoner #leefilters #longexposure #longexpoelite #longexpohunter #longexpohunter #visitengland #bbctravel #bigstopper #northyorkshire #main_vision

A photo posted by Brook Rushton Photography (@brookrushtonfoto) on Feb 17, 2016 at 12:03am PST