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The mega-popular photo sharing app, Instagram, is known for selfies, an overwhelming amount of food, and once in a while, truly amazing travel photos. Generally, Instagram's loyal users don't think too much about the photos: they just like them and move on. Yet, if you take a closer look, some pictures may actually have a meaningful impact on you. Travel photos often give people a sense of wanderlust, a feeling that there's something out there far bigger than you could have imagined. They even have the ability to change the way you look at your own life. Here are 20 Instagram Photos That Will Make You Rethink Your Life Goals.
Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany
Instagram Handle: @uncornered_market
Beautiful homes aren't only those that cost millions of dollars. More often than not, people get caught up with buying the most expensive homes because it's a status symbol. However, if you take a look around this neighborhood in Germany, you'll understand that some things, money can't buy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instagram Handle: @adventurouskate
Rather than constantly trying to get into the cool new "it" place, take a moment to soak in some history. This street in Philly is the oldest residential street in America. Probably cooler than that new club you're going to.
Amalfi Coast of Italy
Instagram Handle: @everythingeverywhere
If you want to spend your vacations like Jay Z and Beyonce do, you better get to work. The Amalfi Coast houses the uber rich when they need a little time off. If you want to be a part of that one day, start working your butt off now.
Akumal, Mexico
Instagram Handle: @pausethemoment
It's important to appreciate the beauty in everything. Be an eternal optimist. Even if you're just looking at a pelican hanging out on a boat in Mexico.
Granada, Spain
Instagram Handle: @canvasoflight
Depending on where you're from, street art could be a massive part of your culture. However, foreign street art is some of the most stunning work out there. Remember, always look outside of the box, especially when it comes to art.
Morocco
Instagram Handle: @treyratcliff
Granted, driving fast cars is awesome, but riding on a camel? Probably a once in a lifetime experience. If your goal in life is to make it big and drive fancy cars, good luck to you! Just remember, you only regret the chances you don't take... or the camels you don't ride.
Sydney, Australia
Instagram Handle: @theblondeabroad
Being a well-rounded, cultured person is imperative these days. What better way to achieve this than by soaking in the history at Sydney's Opera House?
Alberta, Canada
Instagram Handle: @theplanetd
Canada may not be on the top of list of places you're dying to visit. But looking at this picture from Alberta, Canada, may change your mind. Just goes to show you, never judge a book by its cover.
Dazhangshan, Jiangxi, China
Instagram Handle: @theodorekaye
Sometimes it's nice to take a look around and see how other people live. Granted, you probably won't become a tea farmer in China, but respecting what other people do is a huge part of your own success.
Panama
Instagram Handle: @alexinwonderland
When you have goals in mind, you have to keep moving forward no matter what. As this picture shows us, just take a leap of faith and hope for the best. Eventually everything will work out.
Algonquin National Park, Canada
Instagram Handle: @gadventures
Everyone's on the move, and no one knows how to relax. Just imagine sitting in these two chairs, overlooking the water, doing some fishing. This is just a little reminder to take a breather and enjoy life.
Columbia
Instagram Handle: @fosterhunting
Peace and quiet is sometimes all we need to refuel and refocus. Take a drive somewhere, either by yourself or a friend to daydream for a little bit. You'd be surprised at where your mind wanders when you're on the open road.
Bagan, Myanmar
Instagram Handle: @legalnomads
Myanmar is a gorgeous country. However, some may not truly appreciate its beauty until they look at it from above. Same goes with your life, take a step back and look at the big picture. You might just have a totally different prespective.
Phnompenh, Cambodia
Instagram Handle: @brendanvanson
Cambodia is regarded as a third world country, but there are gems, such as this, everywhere you look. When you're thinking about the goals in your life, don't make quick judgements — take a moment to look around and see what's really going on.
Southern Iceland
Instagram Handle: @youngadventuress
Nature is awe inspiring. Somehow, things manage to work together to create something far beyond what anyone could have dreamed of. When you're thinking about your life, just remember that everything will eventually come together as it needs to.
Alaska
Instagram Handle: @wheresandrew
Alaska is a beautiful, underrated place. This picture is a reminder that you have a lot more to experience.
Berlin, Germany
Instagram Handle: @kirstenalana
People in Europe tend to have a much more relaxed life than those in the States. Sometimes you need to slow down, rent a vespa and go riding around the city you're in.
The Grand Bazaar In Istanbul
Instagram Handle: @LonelyPlanet
Sure bottomless brunch is fun. But roaming the bazaar in one the most beautiful places in the world isn't so bad either. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is probably one of the most unbelievable culinary adventures you'll ever take. Give up brunch for a weekend and do it.
Telluride, Colorado
Instagram Handle: @gopro
Some people ski down the mountain, and some people fly down the mountain. This goes for people in their everyday lives as well. Some do the bare minimum, and some go above and beyond. Always be the latter.
Lake Kivu In The Congo
Instagram Handle: @michaelchristopherbrown
Most of our life is focused on studying or working. Can you think of a better setting to do it in than on a boat?