50 of The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs You’ll Ever See
Give your eyes a vacation — we’ve got your ticket: 50 of the most beautiful travel photographs that’ll make you want to go out and explore the world! Are you ready for an instant holiday? If you’re anything like us, then you could spend whole nights browsing the web for inspiring pictures of exciting destinations while planning your next adventure abroad, even if it’s just in your mind! An image often says more than a thousand words. The travel photographs shown below are handpicked for you. They are not simply pleasing to the eye. They inspire your imagination.
Check out the top 50 editor-favorite, wanderlust-provoking images published during the past decade! And don’t worry: these are far from the usual cliché travel photographs!
50. The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs: Chocolate Waterfalls
These falls are also known as the Chocolate Falls because of the brownish color of the cascading water.
The turbulent rush of water falls downward some 185 feet — more than the drop of Niagara Falls.
49. Lightning Bolt
People love thunderstorms because they are pretty.
This lightning strike is over a mountain, making the lightning extra amazing.
48. Fire and Water
The Yosemite Firefall at Sunset refers to a natural phenomenon that occurs in Yosemite National Park, California, where a stunning spectacle of glowing embers appears to cascade down the face of the famous granite formation known as El Capitan. This event takes place during a specific time of the year and under specific conditions, creating a mesmerizing display that attracts visitors from around the world.
47. Balloons and Turkey
This looks almost fake.
Cappadocia, Turkey is renowned for its unique rock formations, fairy chimneys, and stunning landscapes, and one of the most popular places for hot air ballooning.
46. Tropical Sunset
Every person loves good tropical travel photographs that make them feel like they are at the beach.
This picture does just that, and we are in love!
45. Chilean Cowboy
You might be scratching your head right now. A Chilean cowboy is a countryman and skilled horseman, similar to the American cowboy or Mexican charro.
These cowboys are located in Chile, and they are similar to the gaucho of Argentina, Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul.
44. Iceland From Below
Iceland is known for being a place to take aesthetically pleasing pictures.
But have you seen Iceland from Below? We haven’t, and we are in shock by its beauty!
43. Deep Blue
Ah, the deep blue sea! It’s always amazing when you can see what it looks like.
The best part of this photo is the sun is shining down into the water.
42. Sail Away
You always seem pictures of boats in water, but these travel photographs are usually shot from shore. These photos can be boring because it is constantly done.
The best part about this photo is that the photographer is taking it from the top. The photo shows every detail of the boat.
41. Skinny Dipping
One with nature.
This photo makes us want to take it off and take a plunge.
40. Magical India
This photo looks like a drawing.
India is magical because there are all different creatures there. Look how beautiful that elephant is surrounded by trees.
39. The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs: Reflections
The reflections in this photo are amazing.
The mountains on the water seem so breathtaking. This is one of the travel photographs that make us want to pack our bags and travel solo.
38. The Camel Trader
Our favorite part of this beautiful photo is the camels!
They are following the owner like a baby duck.
37. The Journey Behind You
We are daydreaming about the next adventure to far-away tropical beaches from the picture.
Let’s start counting down the days now.
36.) Color Splash
The colors coming from these windows are gorgeous.
35. Midnight Blue
The black and blue colors featured in the picture are harmony together.
This travel photograph makes people want to go out on a body of water at midnight.
34. The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs: Girl on the Stairs
We love that this girl on the stairs is dressed like she is going to an important ceremony.
She looks so beautiful in her outfit!
33.) A Balancing Act on the River
Do you think you would be able to balance on a stick like this?
These fishermen look talented.
32. Cotton Candy-Covered Paris
Paris at night is beautiful, but it is even more beautiful when the sky looks like cotton candy.
It’s puffy, and it looks delicious.
31. The Novice Monk
This young monk looks wise behind his years.
The best parts of this photograph are the colors and the striking way the boy out in the background.
30. It’s Windy Outside
This playful dog stands tall against the wind, its fur billowing around its face like a joyful, windswept cloud. With a look of sheer exhilaration, it embraces the gusts, capturing a moment of pure canine bliss.
29. Santorini Sunset
The whitewashed building with the colors of the sunset is so beautiful.
It looks like a painting, but it’s so much better!
28. The Bottom of the World
You would think the bottom of the world would look gross.
This photographer made it look picture perfect.
27. Life’s Uphill Battle
When things get tough, just keep walking.
You always have someone behind you if you fall.
26. A Mystery of Mother Nature
It is crazy what mother nature can do.
You know that it can do some unexplainable things, and we are happy it does when it produces travel photographs like this one.
25. Picture-Perfect Egyptian Temple
Temples like this were created before modern technology was around to make such beautiful objects easy.
It makes you stop and think of just a second.
24. The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs: The Fountain
This photo reminds us of summer fun in the sun.
The fountain is peaceful, yet a place to have fun and create memories.
23. A Maze of Alleys
The pink wall and her beautiful clothing make the picture pop.
It’s a maze full of colors.
22. The Sweet Land
Is this the desert?
Who knew it could look this beautiful?
21. Diamond Dust Light
Walking in a winter wonderland! That is the song you would be seeing if you saw this.
This travel photograph shows the beauty of the winter season, even if it is cold!
20. The River Flows Deep
The color of the water compliments the fall colors of the land.
The water flows so deep that complement each other well.
19. Mystical, Moody Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are located in Denmark.
The crisp blue water and the green grass make this location look like a place everyone should visit.
18. Wild Beauty of Peru
Our favorite part of a photo is being able to see what people’s cultural background is.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and this is no exception.
17. The Golden Hour
We would love to look across the canyons and water and admire how beautiful nature can be.
The colors in this travel photograph are beautiful together!
16. Futuristic South Korea
South Korea is known for its technological advances.
This building shows futuristic vibes, and we are living for it.
15. Winged Devils
We have so many questions about this picture.
Definitely, stay away.
14.) The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs: Natural Textures
People think that textures are so interesting.
You are able to see every groove and wave with this photo. It’s a great view!
13. Bird’s View of the White Mountain National Forest
It would be interesting to see what a bird sees every day.
Imagine if we got to see this as part of our daily life. The birds must be flying high!
12. Holy Mirror
The puddle makes the church look more breathtaking.
We’re sure this building is amazing without the water, but the reflections make this travel photograph pop even more.
11. The Endangered King of the Jungle
Gorillas are the king of the jungle.
This big guy is making sure he is heard when he is voicing his feelings!
10. Finding Paradise in Hawaii
Hawaii is known for its beautiful history and stunning the scenery.
People get lost on these mountains to find themselves. This travel photograph makes us want to get ready to go to Hawaii immediately.
9. The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs: Pool Day
The pool is a sign of relaxing and enjoying yourself.
That is what this picture represents!
8. Northern Lights in the Night Sky
There have been many beautiful travel photographs of the Northern Lights. However, we have never seen one where the Northern Lights are in the clouds.
The clouds make the Northern Lights even more stunning to look at.
7. Silhouettes at Sea
The man and horse look like they are walking on water.
They are enjoying what is left of the sun as it sets.
6. Hold Your Breath
Hold your breath while you go underwater!
The Art of the surfer duck dive.
5. Duomo at Sunset
A duomo is a cathedral that is usually a Christian church.
This one seems like it can capture the attention of all of the city’s residents.
4. The Most Beautiful Travel Photographs: Taming a Beautiful Beast
This photo seems like it would be from a movie.
The horse silhouette, and the background looks like a magical set.
3. Up High in the Mountains
It’s amazing when the mountains are with the clouds.
This is one of the travel photographs that will amaze us forever.
2. Colors of Mexico
The vibrant panorama colors of the Taxco city at sunset in Mexico.
1. Matterhorn Mountain from Stellisee lake
Great summer scene of the Stellisee lake. Splendid evening view of Matterhorn (Monte Cervino, Mont Cervin) in Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe.
Beauty of nature concept background.
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