The 16 Most Inspiring Travel Photos This Week

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by Katie Scott Aiton Aug 18, 2015

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’s this weeks editors’ picks of people finding some serious #travelstoke:

1. Alberta, Canada

2. Santorini, Greece

✨ W A N D E R L U S T ✨ Weekend Mode On.. 💛🍸🎼.. La Dolce Vita ✨  Santorini | Greece #santorini #greece #sunset  #travelandleisure #wanderlust #instapassport #hippielife #красивый #tltransportme #findyourcoast #instatravel #όμορφη #ladolcevita  #naturaleza #vacay #seetheworld #tlpicks #sunsetlovers #traveldiaries #travelblogger #coastallife #traveljunkie #photooftheday #travelandlife #aniyakala  #lovetotravel #gypsylife #worlderlust #travelstoke #travelingram

A photo posted by ॐ Psychedelic Adventure ॐ (@pindropchaos) on

3. Cappadocia, Turkey

4. Straumshornet, Norway

Tag someone you’d love to stand on the top of this peak with! Amazing shot by #MatadorN reader @odahjelm from Straumshornet in Norway. Thanks for sharing your #travelstoke!

A photo posted by @matadornetwork on

5. Chasing swell in Tahiti

6. Antelope Canyon in Paige, Arizona

One of the great things about shooting in Antelope Canyon (Page, Arizona) is that you really can create art. Indeed, I’m constantly tinkering with my Antelope images, looking for new compositions that make me smile. Do not be afraid to lay down in the dirt when you shoot at Antelope. I get real dirty — and I get plenty of people looking at me like I’m crazy — but it is well worth it. 🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸 ……………..Check out: @dustinlefevre 👈 🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸. #NakedPlanet #traveldeeper #bestnatureshot #instatravel #awesomeearth #earthofficial #ig_naturesbest #ig_naturelovers #dream_image #ig_worldclub #exploretocreate #alalamiya #globe_captures #ourlonelyplanet #ig_shotz #magicpict #insta_crew #bestplacestogo #wonderful_places #ruskpromo #beautifulplanett #wildlifeplanet #landscape_captures #feature_wp #warrenjc #inspiring_photography_admired #instanaturefriends_ #5050pics #fantasticcolours #fantastic_earth

A photo posted by 👉 Mark Handy 👈 (@mark_handy_) on

7. Auroras, Iceland

8. Mangart Pass in the Julian Alps, Italy

@andreadabene at the top of the Mangart Pass in the Julian Alps

A photo posted by Alex Strohl (@alexstrohl) on

9. Mazama, Methow Valley, Washington

10. Turtle selfie in Hawaii

Synchronized swimming 🐢 #venturehawaii #hawaiiunchained #glimpseofhawaii #marveloushawaii #representhawaii #alohaoutdoors #nativeedge #gopro #underwaterwednesday

A photo posted by Johnathan Lorian (@lorian3000) on

11. Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro

DIVULGANDO NOSSA CIDADE MARAVILHOSA PARA TODO O MUNDO ATRAVÉS DE FOTOS. #Repost @matadornetwork ・・・ Where’s your favorite place to watch the sun come up? Sugarloaf Mountain at sunrise is looking intense! Tag someone you’d love to explore Rio de Janeiro with. Awesome shot by @devaldom via #MatadorN readers @visit.southamerica. Follow for more #travelstoke! By Devaldo Jr. #instagram #021Rio #brasil #carioca #conservacaorio #destinoerrejota #errejota #rj #eutonanuvem #instagood #ig_riodejaneiro #jornaloglobo #MTur #OficialRio #pordosol #porainorio #Riotur #riodejaneiro #riodejaneiroinstagram #travel #trip #instadaily #ig_worldclub #nature #rio #ig_captures

A photo posted by Junior (@devaldom) on

12. Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland

13. Caving, Arizona

Bob Marley said look for your heaven on earth. I think I found mine IN the earth.

A photo posted by Jesse Barden (@jesse.barden) on

14. Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

We have enjoyed our last few days relaxing in beautiful Hahei in Coromandel Peninsula. After 6 weeks in New Zealand, we are saying goodbye tomorrow as we move on to our next destination, Cook Islands. New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful and we had an incredible time here. Until we meet again NZ! _____________________________________ Location: Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand _____________________________________ #purenz #nzmustdo #newzealand #instagood #travelawesome #travel #teamtravelers #bestplacestogo #ig_today #warrenjc #lonelyplanet #worldtravelpics #worldtravel #worldplaces #worlderlust #wonderful_places #beautifuldestinations #wanderlust #doyoutravel #globetrotter #theglobewanderer #passionpassport #postcardsfromtheworld #bestvacations #bestintravel #natgeotravel #travelandlife #travelstoke #worldtravelbook #ig_worldclub

A photo posted by Anna (@anna.kawambwa) on

15. North Cascades National Park, Washington

16. Stalheim, Norway

I recently had a dilemma. I would either keep my plans to go to Canada the last week of this month, or I would go to Vegas last minute with my friends…Again. For the 8th time. And would probably tap out by night one because I’m 24 and getting too old for those shenanigans. So guess which one I’m choosing? On another note, will I be able to get in to Canada if my passport is bent in the corner and won’t swipe? Or do I REALLY need to expedite a new one? Cause I don’t wanna. Also, I’m coming to Canada. (If I wasn’t clear.) 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

A photo posted by Caitlin (@peakproject) on

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