As December slowly unfolds and freezing temperatures and snowflakes become more and more common up here in the Northern Hemisphere, people are increasingly joyful over the arrival of summer on the other side of the planet. This great global diversity was well represented in this past week’s usage of our favorite hashtag and in our recently revived selection of #ResourceTravel Instagram Photos of the Week. Thank you for thinking of us during your explorations!

If you haven’t done so already: follow us on Instagram, and keep using #ResourceTravel for a chance to be featured like one of those amazing shots below.

Khongoryn Els, Mongolia by @audiosoup

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNje6zaDoNb/

Kinondo Kwetu, Kenya by @calleartmark

Watching the sun set. #kinondokwetu _________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . #mkexplore #jaw_dropping_shots#WeLiveToExplore#agameoftones#instagoodmyphoto#streetdreamsmag#main_vision#lifeofadventure#artofvisuals#exklusive_shot @idatrygg_kinondokwetu #itsamazingoutthere #exploreeverything#ig_exquisite #createexplore #igersmood @artofvisuals @welivetoexplore #wildernessculture#awesomeearth #nakedplanet @nakedplanet @fantastic_earth @wonderful_places @wilderness_culture

A photo posted by Calle Artmark (@calleartmark) on Dec 3, 2016 at 9:42am PST

Hattvika Brygge, Norway by @hattvikalodge

Ballstad and Hattvika is located at the sweetspot of the best fishingspots in the world. Come join us for a real #fisherman adventure in the #magicisland @gopro #hero5 capture @response_nordic #adventureisoutthere #regattaofnorway #lofoten #codfishing #visitnorthernnorway #mittnorge

A photo posted by HattvikaLodge (@hattvikalodge) on Dec 3, 2016 at 3:31am PST

Johannesburg, South Africa by @jewelszee

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNkMX-pg2WB/

Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal by @brycebrownimages

The big bumps left to right from Rinjo La – Everest, Lhotse (4th highest in the world), Makalu (5th highest), Cholatse, Tawuche. The village of Gokyo can be seen lower left on the shore of Dudh Pokhari (milk lake).

A photo posted by •Climb•Ski•Repeat• (@brycebrownimages) on Dec 4, 2016 at 5:23am PST

Ywama, Shan State, Burma by @ionut.trandafirescu

A visit by boat at #InleLake and the meeting with the “Long Neck” ladies. From late childhood, Paduang women are fitted with brass neck rings. Made with #sony #nex7 . . . _________________________ #filostravelers #portrait #people #aroundtheworld #asia #myanmar #picoftheday #instatravel #sonyimages #travelandleisure #travlink #resourcetravel #travelingpost #traveling #photoexpeditions #wanderlust #discoverearth #LetsOpenOurWorld #outdoormore #ExploreMore #goneoutdoors #sonyphotogallery #sonyalphasclub #tlpicks #traditions

A photo posted by Ionuț Trandafirescu (@ionut.trandafirescu) on Dec 3, 2016 at 11:59pm PST

Bordeaux, France by @petersouteweyph

Reflection #bordeaux #france #Ourplanetdaily #Wanderlust #Travelstoke! #Travellinshoot #Igrecommend #OutbounderLife #Travelphotoawards #Travel_shout_outs #Everythingeverywhere #Discoverthebucketlist #Earthviewfinder #wonderfull_places #Beautifuldestinations #resourcetravel #photooftheday #travelphotography #travelphotographer #petersoeteweyphotography #nikond810 #neverstopexploring #nikonbelgium #thenomadexperience #traveltodaytv #justgoshoot #createandcapture #secretsintheworld #lovelivefrance #topfrancephoto

A photo posted by Peter Soetewey (@petersoeteweyph) on Dec 4, 2016 at 12:24am PST

Tamarin, Mauritius by @bensimonrehn

The morning sun reveals the beautiful bay of Tamarin. #mauritius

A photo posted by Ben Simon Rehn (@bensimonrehn) on Dec 4, 2016 at 7:49am PST

Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong by @thenaturistman

This man and his mountain of bean sprouts was doing things right – keeping it raw, keeping it fresh.

A photo posted by Philip Nix (@thenaturistman) on Dec 4, 2016 at 4:31am PST

Amsterdam, The Netherlands by @jeffcoximages

Amsterdam is beautiful during the holiday season. The decorated canals and the area around the Rijksmuseum are as festive as can be. #amsterdam #holland #netherlands #rijksmuseum #holidays

A photo posted by Jeff Cox (@jeffcoximages) on Dec 5, 2016 at 2:37pm PST

Holy Sepulchre Church, Jerusalem, Israel by @petersoeteweyph

Heavy cross #holysepulchre #israel #jerusalem #Ourplanetdaily #Wanderlust #Travelstoke! #Travellinshoot #Igrecommend #OutbounderLife #Travelphotoawards #Travel_shout_outs #Everythingeverywhere #Discoverthebucketlist #Earthviewfinder #wonderfull_places #Beautifuldestinations #resourcetravel #photooftheday #travelphotography #travelphotographer #petersoeteweyphotography #nikond810 #neverstopexploring #nikonbelgium #thenomadexperience #traveltodaytv #justgoshoot #createandcapture #secretsintheworld

A photo posted by Peter Soetewey (@petersoeteweyph) on Dec 4, 2016 at 10:00pm PST

Silverthorne, Colorado by @nathanworking

It's amazing what light can do, isn't it? Those mid-day clouds moving around shaping different things on the mountain-side. I only hope I captured something that makes you feel how I felt seeing this. #NW_ClassicNathan

A photo posted by Nathan Anderson (@nathanworking) on Dec 5, 2016 at 9:10am PST

Macchu Picchu, Peru by @adventurecollection

Weaves of thread, weaves of adventure, all leading to the same place: #Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu, #Peru, with @backroadstravel. An #adventurecollection member company. #adventureislife

A photo posted by Adventure Collection (@adventurecollection) on Dec 5, 2016 at 12:16pm PST

Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @lashariofficial

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNpj9ykA4lg/

Kerala, India by @krish_gan

Come, let's take a selfie! :) #selfie #canon #canonasia #_woi #_soi #indianphotography #indianphotographyclub #storiesofindia #yourshot_india #StreetPhotography #streetphotographyindia #resourcetravel #kerala

A photo posted by Krishna Ganesh (@krish_gan) on Dec 5, 2016 at 10:08pm PST

Singapore by @antonybunn

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNq7UpsDR2n/

Osaka, Japan by @wehaveavisual

Hunting for Okonomiyaki, the food of the gods, in the wack streets of Osaka #twocatsinjaps #japandemonium

A photo posted by Daniel Bolt (@wehaveavisual) on Dec 6, 2016 at 3:33am PST

Bagan, Myanmar by @friedel_castro81

Aw, those dusty sunsets over Bagan. #adventurethatislife #awesomedreamplaces #awesomeglobe #beautifuldestinations #discoverearth #earthcapture #earthfocus #earthpics #passionpassport #exploringtheglobebucketlist #igmasters #huffpostgram #ourplanetdaily #welltravelled #resourcetravel #tourtheplanet #mytinyatlas #nikon #natgeo #worldnomads #ig_skyline

A photo posted by Friedel Castro (@friedel_castro81) on Dec 6, 2016 at 4:19am PST

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa by @jarradseng

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNrZHrwA83x/

Figa, Santorini, Greece by @abhijit_p1987

Santorini hues. . . #fira #santorini #greece #greeceis #agameoftones #artofvisuals #visitGreece #hq_globe #europe_vacations #gearednomad #bbctravel #topgreecephoto #ontheroadwithtc #moodygrams #beautifuldestinations #city_explore #creativelive #ok_europe #resourcetravel #vsco #visualflix #worldnomads #traveldeeper #super_greece #cyclades_islands #igers_greece #streetdreamsmag #worldtraveller #topeuropephoto #cbviews

A photo posted by Abhijit Patil (@abhijit_p1987) on Dec 7, 2016 at 11:36am PST

Chugach Mountain Range, Alaska by @danbaileyphoto

'Tis the season for snowy sunsets over the #Chugach; a very exciting time of year for a kid like me. #landscapephotography #fujifilmx_us

A photo posted by Dan Bailey (@danbaileyphoto) on Dec 7, 2016 at 8:55am PST

London, England by @jonreid

Went exploring with @julesr03 and found this. • • Part of my #nomadicvisionlondon series. • • #London #towerbridge #visitlondon #wundrouslondon #londononly #shutup_london

A photo posted by Jonathan Reid (@jonreid) on Dec 7, 2016 at 11:13am PST

Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco by @erwinmarygarde

Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco #relaxing #tranquility #garden #bonsai #mapletree #cypressbonsai #fall #pagoda #japanese #goldengatepark #hike #biking #rv #nature #photography #photoshoot #photographer #mothernature #naturebest #resourcetravel #sanfrancisco #california

A photo posted by Erwin Mary Garde (@erwinmarygarde) on Dec 7, 2016 at 12:27am PST

Kyoto, Japan by @culturechromatic

A rickshaw guide in Kyoto, Japan.

A photo posted by Ben Weller (@culturechromatic) on Dec 7, 2016 at 4:04am PST

Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park by @michaelmatti

Canoeing just after sunset on Emerald Lake with @vagabondhearts. – – “Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is the answer to maximizing the time we have.” – John C. Maxwell – – #EmeraldLake #BC #Canada

A photo posted by Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) on Dec 7, 2016 at 8:46pm PST

Singapore by @outersphere

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNvV_r6gPvX/

Cappadocia, Turkey by @hecktictravels

– R U S H – ================================= This is rush hour in Cappadocia. #HeckticFlashback @royalballoon =================================

A photo posted by Pete and Dalene Heck (@hecktictravels) on Dec 8, 2016 at 9:29am PST

Shark Island, Australia by @nbonnici

Well last night's storm was the most amazing display of lightning I've ever seen!!! ☁️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️☁️

A photo posted by Nathan Bonnici (@nbonnici) on Dec 8, 2016 at 2:56pm PST

Trakai, Lithuania by @skylerluzz

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNyJAW-Ayjc/

Copenhagen, Denmark by @thefella

Grundtvig's Church | Copenhagen, Denmark Every now and again I like to post some architecture. Got to keep @whatinasees on her toes! I'm working on some fun travel plans for next year; hopefully some pretty special places coming up! Anywhere you want me to photograph? #beautifuldestinations #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas @govisitdenmark

A photo posted by Conor MacNeill (@thefella) on Dec 8, 2016 at 12:04pm PST