The 14 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. Nolan K on the Stairway to Heaven in Oahu

While alarm clocks start going off around the island, we have yet to sleep a wink __________________________________ Kim @donthatecrew808 @kkl_808 @scottyj808 @jo043 #glimpseofhawaii #Hawaiiunchained #hawaiistagram #venturehawaii #wearehawaii #alohabones #stairwaytoheaven #nakedhawaii #bestplacestogo #alohaoutdoors #liveoutdoors #ig_Oahu #canon #ourplanetdaily #beautifuldestinations #fantastic_earth #modernoutdoorsman #b_picturess #teamtravelers #travelawesome #awesomeearth #travel #wonderful_places #lethawaiihappen #welivetoexplore #theglobewanderer #humanpoweredadventures #globalcapture #warrenjc #awesome_earthpix

A photo posted by Nolan K. (@nolank808) on Nov 6, 2015 at 1:46pm PST

2. Andy To in Mount Hood National Forest, Portland, Oregon.

[that PNW road] Everyone has their opinions and i’m ok with that. I’m just here to take photos. #feedbacknation A photo posted by Andy To (@andyto) on Nov 11, 2015 at 8:16pm PST

3. Dan Power in Lassen County, California.

#lassencounty #cali #adventurerider #f650gs #openroad #explorecalifornia

A photo posted by Dan Power (@power_stills) on Nov 1, 2015 at 10:39pm PST

4. Alejandro shot this at sunset in El Chaltén, Argentina.

While some winters end, others begin. Sunset in El Chaltén #Argentina, #Patagonia. Photo available at @stocksyunited A photo posted by AlejandroMCB photography (@alejandro.photo) on Nov 6, 2015 at 12:40pm PST

5. Shot from the Wildsee Lake in the Swiss Alps by Matador Network Ambassador Alex Strohl.

Sundown over the Wildsee Lake in the Swiss Alps.. Many of you have asked what king of gear I use on the road. Here’s a quick breakdown. I travel with a @CanonUSA EOS 5D S & EOS 5D Mark III with 3 lenses. The EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM, EF 50mm f/1.2L USM & EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. #canonbringit

A photo posted by Alex Strohl (@alexstrohl) on Nov 2, 2015 at 8:59pm PST

6. Sunset over the Red Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey by Bold Travel

Our cave hotel, Esbelli Evi, put together a perfect self guided day tour ending at sunset point over the red valley. Full diy guide can be found on our website {link in bio} #Cappadocia #Turkey #kapadokya ———————————- #adventure #wanderlust #OurPlanetDaily #canon #EarthOfficial #insta_exploring #RoamThePlanet #theglobewanderer #traveltheworld #travelblogger #adventurer #igers #natgeotravel #lonelyplanet #huffpostgram #travelphotography #passionpassport #nakedplanet #bbctravel #doyoutravel #travelstoke #followmytravel #hdr #liveoutdoors #lifeonourplanet #beautifuldestinations #goreme A photo posted by Bold Travel (@adamsivs) on Oct 27, 2015 at 7:07pm PDT

7. Awesome shot by Bryony from West Thumb, Wyoming.

I was going to (attempt to) write something poetic and sciencey for this photo. But I have the song ‘catch a falling star and put it in your pocket’ distracting any vaguely intellectual thoughts going on Anyhoo, photo was taken in West thumb, using a 15 second exposure, ISO3200 and most importantly a f1.4. Camera used was a Canon 5DM3 and a wicked good Rokinon lens (f1.4) 24mm to be exact. ▲ Perhaps one day I will stop posting stars over geyser photos, but for the significant future, it’s unlikely. #sorrynotsorry ▲ #milkyway #Rokinon #reflection #fall #landscape #livefolk #letsgetlost #lifeofadventure #outdoors #usinterior #keepitreal #travelstoke #OptOutside #astrophotography #astronomy #space #stars #wild #wanderlust #yellowstone #night #geysers #geology #getoutside #wyoming #Merica #underthestars #teamcanon #TPSAffinity

A photo posted by Bryony (@lifeofbrys) on Nov 6, 2015 at 11:33am PST

8. Stunning shot from Iceland by Michaël Levy who reminds us that nature is the best designer.

Nature is the best designer ever. Nature gives us so much. Giant diamonds on a black sand beach. Have we seen anything better? We must respect nature. Mother Nature. A photo posted by Michaël LEVY (@international_photographer_) on Nov 6, 2015 at 9:44am PST

9. The Narrows by night in Zion National Park, Utah. Image by Casey A Sullivan.

This must be what it feels like to step on another planet for the first time. Exploring the Narrows by night; Zion National Park, Utah.

A photo posted by Casey A Sullivan (@caseys3) on Nov 6, 2015 at 2:55pm PST

10. Shalee Blackmer at the end of the rainbow in Iceland.

After years of chasing rainbows, I finally found the end…but where’s the gold?! The search will continue around the world in June 2016. Excited to share that after 6 years of saving and 3 jobs, I’m becoming a long-term traveler. The journey is just beginning. #PayPalP2P @passionpassport @paypal Happy Friday! A photo posted by Shalee Blackmer (@shaleewanders) on Nov 6, 2015 at 9:40am PST

11. Stunning show over northern Iceland by Eric Bennett.

The most amazing show of northern lights I have ever seen. This night was definitely one for the books as the Aurora Borealis lit up everything around us like daylight. After a while it was pointless to keep taking photos so me and @matterdoggg decided to drive to the next spot and just watched them dance over head through the windshield along the way. This is a panorama of 3 vertical shots panning form right to left.

A photo posted by Eric Bennett | Planet Earth (@bennettfilm) on Nov 1, 2015 at 7:25pm PST

12. Amanda from Dangerous Business in Albuquerque

What does it look like when hundreds of hot air balloons float over the city of Albuquerque? A bit like this! This is from the International Balloon Fiesta, held last month in New Mexico. It’s an amazing event to witness – and you can read about it in a new post on my blog right now! (Link in profile) A photo posted by Amanda (@dangerousbiz) on Nov 2, 2015 at 7:40pm PST

13. Shane Black in Death Valley.

I was so thrilled to get to see fog dancing around in the mountains at Death Valley a month ago. We were actually there when the first wave of crazy storms and flash flooding occurred. Never thought that would happen! It was a bummer having most roads closed for the last couple days we were there, but it was quite the experience.

A photo posted by Shane Black (@shanemichaelblack) on Nov 1, 2015 at 8:12pm PST

14. Simone Bramante shot this cabin in the woods in Cadore, Italy.

{ Høme Is } • A landscape, a house, a relationship or an attitude? Probably all these things. Whatever, this cabin has been called ‘home’ in the 60s by families during their holidays in Cadore, Italy. #whatitalyis A photo posted by Simone Bramante (@brahmino) on Nov 13, 2015 at 4:36am PST