The 13 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. Alister Horne shot this looking at Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland.

That dreamy Scottish castle

A photo posted by Alistair (@ali.horne) on Oct 22, 2015 at 2:10am PDT

2. Mirae Campbell traverses Panorama Ridge, British Columbia.

This is what @katiescottaiton would call #travelstoke🍍😁

A photo posted by Mirae Campbell (@miraecampbell) on Oct 20, 2015 at 11:11am PDT

3. Aerial shot of Scarborough beach, Perth, Western Australia captured by Alex Bell.

It’s going to be 30C in Perth today, woohoo. Perfect beach weather. This is #Scarborough beach, my local and where I live. Alas, No beach for me today, but I’m at the next best thing, in the gallery till 5pm. If you’re passing by then drop in and say “hi”, always love talking photography, can also do a bit of politics and sports! 😉🚴🏉🏀⛳️ have a fabulous day whatever you are doing. #sundaysunset #thisiswa #wonderful_places #austravellermag #australiagram #travelawesome #travelstoke #exploreaustralia #bestvacations #amazing_australia #amazingwa #exploringaustralia #awesomeearth #fantastic_earth #destinationearth #itsamazingoutthere

A photo posted by Alex Bell (@sundaysunset_me) on Oct 16, 2015 at 7:27pm PDT

4. Cameron Cech checking out the sunset at Badlands National Park.

There’s nothing like watching the #sun go down in #badlandsnationalpark #natgeoyourshot #mypubliclands #natgeolandscape #rei1440project #southdakota #beautifuldestinations #bpmag #outdoors #travelstoke #backpackingculture #roamtheplanet #WakeUpAndGo #greatoutdoorsphoto #badlands #neverstopexploring #unsung_masters #becauseoutside

A photo posted by Cameron Cech (@cameroncechphotography) on Oct 15, 2015 at 8:13pm PDT

5. Jess Bonde at Cania Gorge National Park, Australia.

Some wandering in the Cania Gorge National Park. One of those places where stress doesn’t exist and the tranquility is extremely cathartic. #Australia #queensland #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #travel #wander #explore #mountains #cave #gorge #river #inspiredtravels #instagoodmyphoto #australiagram #australianlife #exploringtheglobebucketlist #discovertheroad #roadtrip #fromwhereyoudratherbe

A photo posted by Jess Bonde (@j_bonde) on Oct 25, 2015 at 1:39am PDT

6. Benjamin Everett enjoys a quiet moment in Alaska.

If this image were larger, you might notice thousands of tiny excited ripples emanating from @chelseakauai’s kayak.

A photo posted by Benjamin Everett (@bejamin) on Oct 12, 2015 at 6:19pm PDT

7. Oliver Vegas hanging out at Petra, Ma’An, Jordan.

Never had a better view of Petra #shareyourjordan @visitjordan

A photo posted by Oliver Vegas (@ovunno) on Oct 10, 2015 at 2:59am PDT

8. Stevin Tuchiwsky at Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park.

You don’t need to go out of this world to walk on another world.

A photo posted by Stevin Tuchiwsky (@stevint) on Oct 23, 2015 at 10:25am PDT

9. Scott Sporleder flies his drone over Buxton, North Carolina.

The tire track tree of life. #obx #travelstoke

A photo posted by Scott Sporleder (@spoart) on Oct 21, 2015 at 8:47pm PDT

10. Stuart Laing captures the magnitude of Sgòr Gaoith, Scotland.

In contrast to the standard rolling hills of the #Cairngorms, Sgor Gaoith has a pretty dramatic peak with a 500m drop to Loch Eanaith below. Good day getting (a wee bit) lost with @jackobite_spowart and @davidmurray92. Made it to the right summit in the end though! #tinypeopleinbigplaces #VisitScotland #vscotland #vscogood_ #getoutside #vscoauthentic #mybritisholympus #travelstoke #hikingworldwide

A photo posted by Stuart Laing (@stuart.laing) on Oct 11, 2015 at 8:24am PDT

11. Ananya Ray explores sweeping dunes in Sossusvlei, Namibia.

Sand dunes are best to make your own trail because no one trail will ever be the same. #ananyagoestoafrica

A photo posted by ananya ray (@ananya.ray) on Oct 15, 2015 at 8:51pm PDT

12. Joonas Linkold shot this picture of serenity at Hartola, Finland.

She’s enjoing the serenity.

A photo posted by Joonas Linkola (@joonaslinkola) on Jul 15, 2015 at 3:57am PDT

13. Bloggers Anton and Monika trek Ausangate, Peru.

Making our way around Ausangate, Peru. Never let down by the views. #nature #traveling #travel #adventure #southamerica #discoversouthamerica #explore #cusco #peru #wild #mountain #snow #beautiful #hiking #trekking #VisitSouthAmerica

A photo posted by Mum We Are Fine (@mumwearefine) on Oct 17, 2015 at 7:21pm PDT