The 12 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 inspiration, and challenge us to photograph the world in innovative ways.

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

1. Nick Smith, Auburn Quarry in California

The hours between 5pm and 9am are all yours. How do you spend them?

A photo posted by Nick Smith (@_gnarlynick_) on Jan 27, 2016 at 6:30pm PST

2. Anthony M Tolomeo, Marathon, Florida

I’m constantly trying to find new places to explore and new pictures to take. It’s like an itch I need to satisfy. #TolomeoPhotography

A photo posted by Anthony M Tolomeo (@amtolomeo1995) on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:00pm PST

3. Célestine Aerden, Alberta, Canada

Had a great time hanging out with @lebackpacker, @photojbartlett, @jasoncharleshill, @kalumko and @todcaton today. Thanks for letting me tag along guys! #ExploreAlberta @travelalberta

A photo posted by Célestine Aerden (@celestineaerden) on Jan 26, 2016 at 10:29pm PST

4. Ryan Grebe, McWay Falls in California

The colors that exist here don’t seem real

A photo posted by Ryan Grebe (@ryangrebe) on Jan 26, 2016 at 6:56pm PST

5. Robert Nguyen, Lake Minnewanka, Alberta, Canada

Exposure therapy

A photo posted by my name is robert nguyen (@rngyn) on Jan 26, 2016 at 8:52pm PST

6. David Wimble, Sea Cliff Bridge in NSW, Australia

Merry Christmas to my followers and friends. Thank you for support _______________________________________________My top 5 photographs of 2015 so here my 1st favourite photo of Sea Cliff Bridge lookout with double rainbow #BeforeIDie#ig_dynamic

A photo posted by David Wimble Photography (@david_wimble) on Dec 24, 2015 at 1:35pm PST

7. Patrick A. Güller, Lake Sørvágsvatn in the Faroe Islands

It’s hard to describe how impressive this place is. With @cosmokoala we are currently exploring the Islands, so be prepared for more pictures to come! ⠀⠀ Lake Sørvágsvatn – @visitfaroeislands

A photo posted by Patrick A. Güller (@gullerpat) on Jan 17, 2016 at 11:06am PST

8. Guido Diana, Bombo Quarry in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia

This place has been on my list for a long time and finally was able to visit it! This is Bombo Quary in Kiama, an amazing looking rocky wall — #NewSouthWales @visitnsw Live on snapchat: dutchieslife

A photo posted by ! Guido Diana | trip (@dutchieslife) on Jan 26, 2016 at 12:07pm PST

9. Jeff Spackman, Angels Landing in Zion National Park

An incredible view and a 1500 foot drop. Angels Landing in Zion National Park is a hike that should be on your bucket list. (Maybe not the safest place I’ve ever taken a selfie though…..)

A photo posted by Jeff Spackman (@namkcaps) on Jan 26, 2016 at 8:23pm PST

10. Daniel Peckham, Arashiyama bamboo grove in Sagano, Kyoto, Japan

Can you imagine if this was your walk home every day? This path in Kyoto is used by locals to commute to work and school and it just so happens to go through this magical bamboo forest – Arashiyama bamboo grove in Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. If you look through my older photos you’ll find another shot from here looking straight down. #japan #kyoto #arashiyama #bambooforest #visitjapan

A photo posted by Daniel Peckham (@danielpeckham) on Jan 25, 2016 at 9:27pm PST

11. Qal, Secret Canyon of Sukawati, Bali, Indonesia

Secret Canyon of Sukawati. Even locals are not aware of this location. Full story on this awe inspiring secret hideout will be posted soon on www.heiqal.com with details. Do check it out. Till then, safe travels! #trvlmore #contiki #passionpassport #travelstoke

A photo posted by Qal (@hi_qal) on Jan 24, 2016 at 1:31pm PST

12. Paul Fleming, Tasmania’s Tarkine Coast

I love the way the beaches of black pebbles curve their way between the lush green pasture and the blues of the bay on Tasmania’s Tarkine coast. From the air you feel as if you’re part of one of mother natures landscape paintings.

A photo posted by Paul Fleming Tasmania (@lovethywalrus) on Jan 24, 2016 at 11:31pm PST