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. Chloe, The Barrington Tops National Park, NSW.

Spending the night waiting for a shooting star to happen 💫✨💫 Magic made by @polkadotpassport @jucyworld #JUCYworld #NewSouthWales @sydneyfun

A photo posted by CHLØE ✿❀✿❀ (@chloe_bh) on Apr 21, 2016 at 4:39am PDT

2. Célestine Aerden, Alberta, Canada.

Take it all in #ExploreAlberta @travelalberta

A photo posted by Célestine Aerden (@celestineaerden) on Apr 23, 2016 at 11:28am PDT

3. Riedha Fahlipi Muis, Bali.

What would you attempt to do 
if you knew you could not fail? Good morning! #dvnsffa #triwaxdvns #triwa

A photo posted by Riedha Fahlipi Muis (@riedhasapi) on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:49pm PDT

4. Jacob Riglin, The Königssee, Germany.

@TheLuxuryCollection wants to give 20 travel enthusiasts the chance to become a #GlobalExplorer – Use the tag #TheLuxuryCollection in a new post and tell them why you should be one of the lucky 20 people to take exploration to the next level…what does travelling mean to you? 💚 Königssee | Germany w/ @lmt_ <- #GoFollow

A photo posted by J A C O B R I G L I N (@jacob) on Apr 22, 2016 at 4:26am PDT

5. Alex Bell, Australia.

The trees are our lungs, the rivers our circulation, the air our breath and the earth our body ~ deepak chopra #sundaysunset #thisiswa #wonderful_places #austravellermag #australiagram #travelawesome #travelstoke #exploreaustralia #bestvacations #amazing_australia #amazingwa #exploringaustralia #awesomeearth #fantastic_earth #destinationearth #itsamazingoutthere #wow_australia2016 #hello_bluey #exmouth #coralcoast #aerial #ig_australia__ #hot_shotz

A photo posted by Alex Bell (@sundaysunset_me) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:43pm PDT

6. Matthew Hahnel, Mount Assiniboine in BC, Canada.

One of the most beautiful views on earth. I cannot wait to go back. Who's in?! 💁🏻

Una foto publicada por Matthew Hahnel (@matthewhahnel) el 19 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 8:55 PDT

7. Traveler’s Little Treasures, Maldives.

Traveling… It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. For me the Maldives is heaven on earth ❤️ www.travelerslittletreasures.com #maldives #dametraveler #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls #visitmaldives #thomascook #nakdfashion

Una foto publicada por Traveler's Little Treasures (@travelerslittletreasures) el 24 de Mar de 2016 a la(s) 11:55 PDT

8. Elisabeth Brentano, Iceland.

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it…" -Roald Dahl

Una foto publicada por Elisabeth Brentano (@elisabethontheroad) el 22 de Mar de 2016 a la(s) 7:59 PDT

9. Jonathan Spinner, Chefchaouen Medina.

A pair of eyes meet mine. The kind of eyes I think I have: curious and full of questions. But there is no way that mine, with their jade and cynicism, could even be mistaken in the dark. Morocco has been the ultimate test of trust in humanity. People are constantly coming up to me to talk. It's difficult to figure out who is genuinely trying to connect with me and who just wants to rip me off. I've never been somewhere quite like this. It's an adventure.

Una foto publicada por Jonathan Spinner (@photosbyjonathan) el 16 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 5:07 PDT

10. Stevin Tuchiwsky, Abraham Lake, Alberta.

In this world we have developed so many machines to take us places, but it's still amazing where our own two feet can take us don't you think?

Una foto publicada por Stevin Tuchiwsky (@stevint) el 14 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 6:02 PDT

11. Scott Sporleder, Lucban, Batangas, Philippines.

For my final portrait shot of the week, I'm not really going with a straight portrait, but more of an overall vibe… This is the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Philippines. This annual religious festival celebrates the patron saint of Farming and in order to honor him, local farmers decorate their houses with fruits and vegetables harvested from the area. It's a bright, wild and raucous party…and since it's Friday and the Filipinos know how to smile, I figure it's a great way to close out the week. #travelstoke

Una foto publicada por Scott Sporleder (@spoart) el 25 de Mar de 2016 a la(s) 1:05 PDT