The top 11 travel Instagrams to follow
Instagram is the new disruptor to travel, taking over our hearts and minds when it comes to our wandering eyes and holiday bucket lists.
With our wanderlust never quite satisfied, we continue to trawl the internet in search of gorgeous images and inspiration for the next time we pack our bags and jet off to somewhere wonderful.
That’s why we’ve counted down the top 11 Instagram feeds you should be following right now, because everyone knows one is never enough.
Soak in the Insta-goodness, and keep dreaming big – the world is waiting for you to explore it!
11. Passion Passport – @passionpassport
An eclectic mixture of colours, cool architecture and the great outdoors, this Instagram is built up by a global community of travellers, storytellers & photographers.
10. Sam Horine – @samhorine
A photographer from the Big Apple, this guy is urban mixed with country and some stunning orange sunsets.
The Gold Coast sure does give a good sunrise. @visitgoldcoast #visitgoldcoast #☀️ A photo posted by Sam Horine (@samhorine) on
9. The Vista – @the_vista
If it’s a bohemian account of some travelling nomads you’re after, then this one’s an absolute gem, brimming with salty faces, rugged mountains and colourful houses and doorways.
8. Trey Ratcliff – @treyratcliff
Every photo from this fellow positively glows with wanderlust and character. Visit this Instagram for hints of rustic pink walls, turquoise canals and the greenest trees you’ve ever seen.
On the way to the Venice photowalk… one of countless scenes here: #TRVenice2015 #venicebiennale A photo posted by Trey Ratcliff (@treyratcliff) on
7. A Lady in London – @aladyinlondon
An award-winning blogger, this lovely lass takes you on adventures through her hometown and European neighbours. Expect everything from crystal clear oceans to delectable market goodies.
6. Pei Ketron – @pketron
In an amazingly chaotic world, Pei manages to capture moments of stillness and serenity in her photographs, with silhouetted figures and calming colours adding a new element to travel.
A different kind of from where I stand. Bartering for boats and boat rides. A photo posted by Pei Ketron (@pketron) on
5. Sylvia – @goldie_berlin
An Instagrammer from Berlin, these photos range from dense city backdrops to sheer cliff faces and winding dirt roads; expect a little bit of everything.
4. Lucy Rose Laucht – @lucylaucht
This travelling lady has pink cars, blue pools and white picket fences peppered throughout her Instagram, so you can indulge in a bit of style as well as travel.
La Habana A photo posted by Lucy Rose Laucht (@lucylaucht) on
3. Michael Christopher Brown – @michaelchristopherbrown
If you want to explore the world through its people, Michael is the Instagrammer to follow. Every new spot he uncovers, he captures images of locals living an ordinary life.
2. Katie Mcknoulty – @thetravellinglight
This nomadic freelancer hits the streets with a knack for capturing the little stuff – hands intertwined, a wreath of flowers, and incense burning in the air.
Summer in the French Alps – ski lifts take you up to green hiking trails, cowbells ring in the breeze, wild edible berries grow on every bushell. New story now up at www.thetravellinglight.com ???? #france #rhonealpes #hiking #mytinyatlas #travel #findthelight #thetravellinglight A photo posted by Katie McKnoulty (@thetravellinglight) on
1. Murad Osmann – @muradosmann
Known best for his #followmeto project, Murad travels the world with his girlfriend leading the way. Through this Instagram feed, we see what journeys look like when someone else is there holding your hand.
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