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"Although a number of the arches and apostles have collapsed, they say that over time the surf and salt will form new ones. On this day, as the sun began to set, I knew it was all a part of life. The process is beautiful."lisdingjan Great Ocean Road, Australiapassionpassport

"There are dozens of theories about how and why the Mayan Pyramids were built, the most interesting (and perhaps far-fetched) of which involves aliens descending to Earth and building the pyramids as monuments to themselves. Maybe that’s true, or maybe our ancestors realized the pyramid shape is the easiest way to pile up a bunch of rocks without having them fall over. All we know for sure is that this pyramid in particular is named "Kukulkan" after the Mayan Snake Deity, and 'itza' most famous pyramid in Chichen Itza.bestjobers Chichenitza, Mexicopassionpassport

"When I think of Southern France, I think of colorful plazas buzzing with noise and teeming with tourists. It’s happy and chaotic, but I prefer to take quiet walks through the alleyways. I look for isolated people to photograph in order to capture a sense of loneliness. I see someone walking alone and can imagine their life as my own. From far away, I couldn’t make out this woman’s expression, but as she got closer, I saw that she was smiling to herself, and I imagined her bringing groceries home to her children on a relaxing, sunny Sunday."takkeb Menton, Francepassionpassport

"If you die in Varanasi, you will attain Moksha and become freed from rebirth. We do not mourn the dead here. We celebrate them. This ceremony — the Ganga Aarti — takes place every evening during the blue hour. Sitting on the bank of the Ganga River, I like to listen to the chanting bells and the rhythmic voices of the priests. At the end of the ceremony, when they toss the rose and marigold petals into the air, I can’t help but feel a sense of profound peace."shades_abhishek Varanasi, Indiapassionpassport

"I normally seek out the larger, more majestic temples throughout Russia. As the sun was setting, however, I passed by this small chapel alone in the field. The sense of confident aloofness amidst the wide-open space caught my attention, so I launched my drone and snapped this image in the last light of the day."vitaliy.karpovich St. Petersburg, Russiapassionpassport

Congratulations to our PPIllumination challenge winner wcebron, who transports us to Jordan. It's here, where a candle lit Petra at night - far removed from the midday chaos and crowds — is enough to evoke the feeling of travelling through time, back to the ancient city.We would like to thank all of you who joined our challenge as well as our guest judges robmulally and j.scud!Stay tuned tomorrow when we announce this week's theme!

"There was this moment when I felt a shift of energy, like my pilot was anxious, and we started flying higher than everyone else. He told me later that he had broken formation and gone higher than he was supposed to. I’m still not sure why he did that, but it was such a thrill to watch the ground disappear below the clouds and see the mountain we had climbed only days before from a completely new angle."kympham Annapurna, Nepal Share your wildest travel moments with us by using passionpassport!

We're thrilled to announce that we've launched our new daily newsletter "The Boarding Pass"! Check out the link in our bio to learn more about where the inspiration for this travel daily came from. Once you've signed up, you'll receive a daily curated list of the articles that inspire us in travel, adventure, and creativity.You'll also be entered into our lauch giveaway for your chance to win one of nearly 100 prizes from our friends at everlane, kammok, mizulife, onabags and moment. And two people will win round-trip airfare to Hong Kong, courtesy of cathaypacific!Hop on board and journey with us.Photo by: chrispoops Jökulsárlón, Iceland

This week’s Instagram challenge is all about PPRepetition! From concentric ripples in water to rows of stadium seats, where have you found repetition? Follow the steps below to share the patterns in nature and architecture that have caught your eye on your travels:1. Post photos/videos relating to the theme between today 5/2 and Sun. 5/7 at noon US-ET;2. Tag passionpassport and PPRepetition in your caption;3. Tell us about the experience; and4. Visit our "Community" page on our site for full details and further inspiration.Photo by: vanya_vanya Kyiv, Ukraine

Formerly known as one of Lisbon’s seediest neighborhoods – a place where brothels sat next to sweaty clubs, Cais do Sodre now showcases a bright pink street and collective artwork from locals, a reflection of the transformative power of culture and artistic interventions.delafuente___ Lisbon, Portugalpassionpassport

Sign up for "The Boarding Pass" and you could win over $10,000 in prizes!For more info, click the link in our bio, and tag a friend who should know about this opportunity!Photo by: sashajuliard Great Sand Dunes National Park & Reserve, Colorado, USA

"Around 3:30am, I told my wife to wake up, flicked the lanterns on inside our tent, and climbed out into the dense darkness of a Utah night. I love the sense of wonder and awe that fills me when I see the Milky Way; I’m always reminded that my surroundings are both around me and above me. This world is so vast."styxnyc Moab, Utah, USApassionpassport

"The Duomo is so huge, but the piazza around it is so tight. It’s almost impossible to see the building in its entirety from the ground, which is why I used my drone, also known as 'my 400-foot ladder,' to get a different perspective of the massive, iconic structure."ecriswell Florence, Italypassionpassport

Enter for a chance to win round-trip airfare to Hong Kong and nearly 100 other prizes! Stay current on everything travel, adventure and creative by signing up for "The Boarding Pass" daily newsletter! Click the link in our bio to enter for a chance to win all the gear you'll need as you travel the world. Photo by: jinchuferrer Cappadocia, Turkey

"In Bhutan, the idea of measuring happiness is taught in schools. It’s something they’re proud of, and rightly so. I learned about gross national happiness studying politics in college, and I'm always trying to have the same mindset that is so prevalent in Bhutan: that we need to enjoy our lives as we go and find meaning in things other than money."glenthomsonphoto Phobjikha Valley, Bhutanpassionpassport

At the risk of repeating ourselves, this week's challenge theme is PPRepetition! Guest judges evenskild, joelhypponen, and nk7 can't wait to see your entries — anything from rippled reflections to lined vanishing points. Follow the steps below to enter:1. Post photos/videos relating to the theme between Tue. 5/2 and tomorrow, 5/7, at noon US-ET;2. Tag passionpassport and PPRepetition in your caption;3. Tell us about the experience; and4. Visit our "Community" page (link in bio) on our site for full details. Swipe left for further inspiration!Photo by: joelhypponen Jostedal Glacier, Norway