#ResourceTravel Instagram Photos of the Week

Happy New Year! May 2017 bring you lots of wanderlust and creative angles while capturing your worldwide adventures. May it finally bring you to that one bucket list destination or take you back to places and people that once made an everlasting impact on you. May it continue to inspire, motivate and energize you and your travels. There’s a whole lot of world out there to discover, so get to it!

We’re proud to have ended 2016 with more than 65,000 Instagram photos accompanied by our #ResourceTravel hashtag. When the year started, that count was just 15,000. That means that you were thinking about us about 136 times a day. We could not be more honored.

To encourage you to keep using our hashtag, we hereby present you with this year’s very first #ResourceTravel Instagram Photos of the Week selection. How about we try to hit the 100,000 mark before summer starts? And don’t forget to follow our Instagram!

Österjörn, Västerbottens Län, Sweden by @calleartmark

That lovely night when the sunset just kept going for an hour. _________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . #visitskellefteå #visitsweden #printler #sweden#jaw_dropping_shots#WeLiveToExplore#agameoftones#instagoodmyphoto#streetdreamsmag#main_vision#lifeofadventure#artofvisuals#exklusive_shot #moodygrams#gearednomad#illgrammers#visualsoflife#createcommune#bevisuallyinspired#createexploretakeover #itsamazingoutthere #createexplore #igersmood @artofvisuals @welivetoexplore #wildernessculture#awesomeearth @visitsweden @sweden#nakedplanet @nakedplanet @fantastic_earth @wonderful_places @wilderness_culture
A photo posted by Calle Artmark (@calleartmark) on Dec 30, 2016 at 12:56am PST

Himchari beach, Bangladesh by @jakirhossain_rana

Early morning in Himchari beach, People returning home after fishing on the coast of bay of bengal, Cox's Bazar. #people #lifescape #beach #boat #fisherman #Instagram #instaday #resoursemag #natgeo #natgeotravel #hipaae #hipasnap #one_shot_ #artofvisuals #visualoflife #naturalbangladesh #beautifulbangladesh #travel #traveltheworld #travelphotography #Cox's bazar #Bangladesh #curatethis1x #myfeatureshoot #eyeem #eyeemphoto #canon_photos #agameoftones #resourcetravel #traveltheworld
A photo posted by Jakir Hossain RaNa (@jakirhossain_rana) on Dec 30, 2016 at 8:28am PST

Midway Ice Castles, Utah by @wandering_millennial

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOqv837gBEf/

Motswiri Lodge, Madikwe, South Africa by @laurenepbath

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOqoM6cDhcT/

Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah by @jamesrobinsphotography

Leaving Monument Valley, we couldn't miss this spot… There were lots of people standing in the middle of the road to get the shot. Look familiar? #theeagles #theeaglesband #bestof #albumcover #rocknroll #classicrock #monumentvalley #forrestgump #runforrestrun #igsouthwest
A photo posted by James Robins (@jamesrobinsphotography) on Dec 30, 2016 at 1:17pm PST

Rabat, Morocco by @bradhammondsphoto

Happy New Years! Here's an old shot of a man viewing the final sunset of the year in Rabat, Morocco on NYE. Let's go, 2017!
A photo posted by Brad Hammonds (@bradhammondsphoto) on Dec 31, 2016 at 5:41pm PST

Sedona, Arizona by @joycedelapazphotography

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOrLZ7BlsSA/

Oulu, Finland by @kuvvaus

Good last morning of 2016 #newyear2017
A photo posted by Jani (@kuvvaus) on Dec 31, 2016 at 2:47am PST

North Shore, Haleiwa, Hawaii by @travis.harley

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOsrIMGB1QO/

Annapurna Base Camp, Himalayas by @noelsyw

Whelp, 2016 had been a really strange year. A year spent torn between chasing dreams and reality; A year spent questioning myself what lies ahead of graduate life. There were days when I'd wake up and wondering what I am doing with my life. Was it a lack of ambition & life goals? Or perhaps what I view as "living" simply isn't what society deems it to be (study, work, marriage, children, and death). One thing's for sure, my photographic journey had been really colourful (Geddit?). From shooting weddings for the 1st time, graduation and portraitures to winning a photo competition, I'd never imagine the progression made in those past 12 months. While my editing had been refined over the year, I must admit to being stuck in a coloring conundrum. Should I stick to a standard color for my shots or should I edit as I feel the "mood" should be? The struggle for my unique voice will undoubtedly carry into the new year. Hopefully I would have an answer 1 year from now. My instagram had shifted towards being a platform for me to share my shots and stories, than a life diary (leading to some who think I'm perpetually overseas, opps). The coming year will continue that thread, hopefully with more emphasis on the stories behind the shots. Speaking of travelling, I was in a truly privileged position to be able to travel extensively & experience new amazing things in 2016: * Blue fires of Ijen & Bromo sunrise. * 4 nights of dancing aurora & ice caving in Iceland. * Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. * Getting inches away from a moving train in Thailand's Maeklong Train Market. * Tasting civet cat shit coffee (not much diff) in Guangzhou. * Lounging on a pretty luxurious cruise. It's hard to say what's in store for 2017. A more mundane work life? Turning into one of society's many lemmings? Or trying to have it all, blending exciting work life & brand new globe trotting adventures? I'm truly excited for 2017. I've now boarded a train with no end in sight. It's gonna be fun discovering my "Purpose" Bring it on, 2017 #travellizard #sonyalpha
A photo posted by Noel (@noelsyw) on Dec 31, 2016 at 7:10pm PST

Treasure Island, San Francisco by @ferniecastillo

San Francisco said goodbye to 2016 and rung in 2017 with waterfront fireworks midnight show on New Year's Eve. . . . #nature_wizards #resourcetravel #cool_capture #inspiring_photography_admired #igbest_shotz #sublimewilderness #discoverglobe #earthdiscoveries #thegreatoutdoors #awesomeglobe #d810 #earthgreat #ig_masterpiece #earthmagazine #roamtheplanet #usinterior #skymasters_family #global_hotshotz #instagram_shots_le #worldcaptures #agameoftones #awesomeearth #nikonusa #sanfrancisco #earthpics #fireworks #bayarea #baybridge
A photo posted by Fernie Castillo (@ferniecastillo) on Jan 1, 2017 at 2:58am PST

Tunnel Beach, New Zealand by @samdeuchrass

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOvoO2oDE7V/

Trinidad, Pinar Del Rio, Cuba by @rprawira

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOuYEYhhB8M/

New York City by @maxlame

Even if you stand still… Life will keep passing you by . . . . . . . . #thisisnewyorkcity #justgoshoot #NYCdotgram #iloveny #weekly_feature #ig_today #ResourceTravel #InstagramNYC #fatalframes #gotitnyc #ig_unitedstates_ #newyorkcityfeelings #ig_worldclub #worldshotz #igersusa #eclectic_shotz #nycprime_ladies #pocket_streetlife #nyc_community #igersofnyc #agameoftones #city_of_newyork #worldprime #streetphotography #nycprimeshot #primeshots #35mm #moodygrams #nycexplorers #starwars
A photo posted by MAXLAME (@maxlame) on Jan 1, 2017 at 4:02pm PST

Roys Peak Wanaka, New Zealand by @thekiwifrog

First light over lake Wanaka It's a new day, it's a new year and I wish you all a lovely 2017! . . . . . . #mynikonlife #australiagram_neighbours #awesome_photographers #awesomeearth #beautifuldestinations #beautifulplaces #getoutstayout #instagood #jaw_dropping_shots #lifeofadventure #lifewelltravelled #natgeoadventure #nikon #passionpassport #resourcetravel #special_shots #stayandwander #theglobewanderer #travelstoke #watchthisinstagood #wildernessculture
A photo posted by Nico (@thekiwifrog) on Dec 31, 2016 at 9:37pm PST

Davenport, California by @taylorgraybts

Fire on fire… A spectacular evening filled with laughter, water, and light.
A photo posted by Taylor Gray (@taylorgraybts) on Jan 1, 2017 at 10:50pm PST

Corrigan’s Suspension Bridge, Balook, Australia by @campbell_j

A moment of reflection with the stunning surrounds of Tarra-Bulga National Park. Thanks @annetngo for capturing this moment.
A photo posted by @campbell_j on Jan 2, 2017 at 12:30am PST

Hà Giang, Vietnam by @daniel_medini

A child gives me a curious smile as I wander through his village in Northern Vietnam. #vietnam #travel #kids #portrait I've written about how this photograph came together in a sort of behind the scenes on my blog. It gives insight into this photo and is the kind of writing I'll be doing more for the photos I'll be sharing. Click the link in my bio or see below. . . . danielmedini.com/interactions
A photo posted by Daniel Medini (@daniel_medini) on Jan 2, 2017 at 5:39am PST

Akureyri, Iceland by @jimmydaunphotography

Below pretty much sums up my observations of 2016. There are only two feelings, love and fear: There are only two languages, love and fear: There are only two activities, love and fear: There are only two motives, two procedures, Two frameworks, tow results, love and fear, Love and fear -Leunig
A photo posted by Jimmy Dau | Melbourne (@jimmydauphotography) on Jan 2, 2017 at 11:25am PST

Barcelona, Spain by @wandertooth

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOxe0Rihmqu/

Cappadocia, Greece by @byrnephotography

What a great feeling, flying high in the sky in pure silence with @royalballoon in #Cappadocia #Turkey.
A photo posted by Sean Byrne (@byrnephotography) on Jan 3, 2017 at 4:01am PST

Amamoor Lodge, Mary Valley by @imagjen_

This image was captured when I decided to stay in Amamoor within the Mary Valley. @amamoorlodge provides no only great service but a big enough property to climb the hills and capture sunrise! Amamoor Lodge was nice enough to share this image on Facebook today and they captioned it perfectly – "IMAGJEN's beautiful picture of Mary Valley mist just after sunrise – she got up early to walk to the top of our hill for the best pictures. If you are here in winter you don't need to get up quite so early for this fantastic view. @maryvalleycountry has great views all day when you @visitgympieregion and @visitsunshinecoast " @queensland #visitsunshinecoast #maryvalley #maryvalleycountry #morningmist
A photo posted by IMAGJEN | Australia | (@imagjen_) on Jan 3, 2017 at 12:30am PST

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia by @nikithaa_kumaran

"Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun." — Mignon McLaughlin #portmacquarie #australia #australiatourism #visitaustralia #kids #kidsfashion #beach #play #sand #girls #littlegirls #dslrofficial #nikonaustralia #resourcemag #resourcetravel #landscape #fun #childhood #childsplay #baywatchbabies #kidsphotography #nikkitamtraveldiaries #travel #wanderlust
A photo posted by Niki Kum (@nikithaa_kumaran) on Jan 3, 2017 at 12:51am PST

Glendalough Lakes, Wicklow, Ireland by @anna.esch

Irish house goals.
A photo posted by Anna (@anna.esch) on Jan 3, 2017 at 2:56am PST

Ouray, Colorado by @calebkerr

https://www.instagram.com/p/BO0E8IshiRl/

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto, Japan by @foreverfernwehblog

1200 hand carved Rakan and each one has such a contagious personality. By far my most favorite temple in the world. (So far)
A photo posted by Travel | Landscapes | Moments (@foreverfernwehblog) on Jan 3, 2017 at 8:08pm PST

Venice, Italy by @shuotography

The gothic bridge of sighs in #Venice #italy #wanderlustwednesday #hdr
A photo posted by Shuo Huang (@shuotography) on Jan 4, 2017 at 6:50am PST

Tonle Sap, Tibet, China by @peytonhale

Life on the Tonle Sap is one of constant change. One has a life of regularly moving up and down the lake based on water levels, and along with that comes learning boating skills at an early age. #TGLCambodia #thegivinglens #travelstoke #travelphotography #resourcetravel #instagood #sony #a6300
A photo posted by peytonhale (@peytonhale) on Jan 4, 2017 at 9:41am PST

Hallstatt, Austria by @sina_grass

Hallstatt
A photo posted by Sina Grass (@sina_grass) on Jan 4, 2017 at 11:33am PST

Preikestolen, Forsand, Norway by @hannaheliseeee

Missin Norwegian cake in cute cafes and hikes that take you to the top of the world. #indipresets
A photo posted by hannah elise (@hannaheliseeee) on Jan 4, 2017 at 4:51pm PST

St. Petersburg, Russia @nonamethe

https://www.instagram.com/p/BO4_HCxFRcQ/

Istanbul, Turkey by @audiosoup

Endless love ♥️ @istanbulcity
A photo posted by Çiler Geçici (@audiosoup) on Jan 5, 2017 at 3:34am PST

Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada by @calsnape

Canadian Highways
A photo posted by Callum Snape (@calsnape) on Jan 4, 2017 at 9:05pm PST

Kuldigas, Latvia by @skylerluzz

I love that winter evenings, when lights paint the snow.. And everything arround becomes magical 🌌😍 ° ° #latvia #latvia_online #visitlatvia #allshots_ #beautifuldestinations #colourplanet_legit #exceptional_pictures #getoutstayout #getoutdoors #in2nature #liveoutdoors #wintermagazine #thegreatoutdoors #earthofficial #tourtheplanet #welivetoexplore #adventureanywhere #weekly_feature #mastershots #visualsoflife #ig_color #ig_mood #worldtravelbook #passionpassport #exploretocreate #resourcetravel #colourpop #wintercolors #instagoodmyphoto #travelawesome
A post shared by Skyler Luzz (@skylerluzz) on Jan 4, 2017 at 8:22pm PST

Idaho by @will.bales

This is how we escape the cold in Idaho.
A photo posted by Will Bales (@will.bales) on Jan 5, 2017 at 3:05pm PST