- Are you as addicted to Instagram as I am? When I’m not on the road myself I can (and do) spend hours scrolling through stunning images to sate my wanderlust and get ideas for where I’d like to go next. With thousands of travel accounts out there I wanted to share a few of my favorites with you guys. I’m not including any mega-accounts because 1) you’re probably already following them and 2) there are some really fantastic smaller accounts out there that deserve a bit more love. Each account I’ve featured has a little something different that draws me eye; vivid images, compelling storytelling and personalities that leap from the screen keep me coming back for more. In no particular order, here are 15 Instagram travel accounts to inspire your next trip.
Kristin Luna @lunaticatlarge
Kristin is the force behind the popular travel blog Camels and Chocolate and her joie de vivre splashes across her Instagram feed. Whether she’s exploring her hometown of Nashville or jetting across the globe this girl knows how to have fun.
Eric Stoen @travelbabbo
Eric Stoen of Travel Babbo aims to show there is far more to family travel than theme parks and beaches. He takes his kids on a one-on-one trip each year where each child gets to pick the destination and whether they are dining with giraffes in Kenya, wandering the streets of Paris or splashing through the turquoise waters of Tahiti Eric shows that you can #takeyourkidseverywhere .
Sherry Ott @ottsworld
One of the first travel bloggers I started following Sherry Ott of Ottsworld has been traveling the world non-stop since 2006. Her stunning travel photos are some of the best out there.
Juliana Dever @cleverdever
I had the pleasure of meeting Juliana a few years ago in Boston and I’ve loved following her adventures ever since. Her cheerful personality shines through in her feed and if she looks a bit familiar you may know her better as her alter ego Jenny Ryan from the TV show Castle.
Tamara Elliot @globeguide
Tamara and I first met at Quebec’s Winter Carnival over maple taffy and ice cider and her Instagram feed really shows Canada at its best. Heli-hiking in British Columbia anyone?
Keryn Means of @walkingontravels
Keryn and I bonded over steamed crabs and chardonnay on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and whether she’s jetting to Europe with her two kids in tow or living it up at a posh Caribbean resort her feed will give you major trip envy.
Pola Henderson of @jetting.around
Pola is a recent transplant to Paris and her images as she explores her new home always keep me coming back for more.
Matt Long of @Landlopers
Matt Long of Landlopers may be the best travel story teller on Instagram. His Instagram feed is packed with beautiful images from around the world with detail descriptions that read like mini blog posts.
Noel Morata @ Noel_Morata
I’ve been following Noel’s blog Travel Photo Discovery for a few years and I know when one of his images comes across my feed it’s going to be something good. Whether he’s showing off his home state of Hawaii or hitting the road his pictures are always beautiful.
Cory Lee @curbfreecorylee
Cory is a personal friend and blogger who writes about accessible travel. As a wheelchair traveler Cory has visited far flung destinations throughout the globe including Iceland, South Africa and Israel.
Leah Walker @leahtravels
Leah is another expat in Paris as well as a top luxury travel blogger. I love her mix of everyday Paris street scenes and five star luxury.
Lori Sorrentino @travelinmad
Lori is one of my more recent Instagram follows but I immediately fell in love her feed, her food pictures are especially evocative.
Alison Abbott @greenwithrenvy
A fellow Afar Local Expert, Alison shows that Instagram isn’t just a millennial’s game. Whether she is river cruising through China or island hopping in the Azores her feed gives me major wanderlust.
Esther Julee @estherjulee
No one on Instagram does a better job of making me feel like I’m in the picture than Esther Julee of Local Adventurer. Her stunning images will have you packing your bags immediately.
Brianna Simmons @casualtravelist
Now I can’t pass up this opportunity to mention my own gallery can I? I’d love to have you follow along my adventures in the coming year whether it’s highlighting to beauty of my home state of Virginia, quick weekend trips throughout the US or jet-setting across the globe.
Whose Instagram feed inspires your adventures? I’m always on the lookout for more travel inspiration and I’d love if you would share Instagrammers I should take a look at in the comments below.
Disclaimer: Images were taken from the galleries of the listed accounts and all ownership remains with the photographers. Images can be removed upon request.
Andi Fisher says
Love seeing friends here! There are some new accounts I need to follow as well, thanks for the great list!
Brianna says
We run in a good circle don’t we?
Eric says
Wow, thank you for the inclusion Brianna! Just followed the four that I wasn’t already following. Great list!
Brianna says
Thanks for stopping by Eric, you have one of my favorite Instagram feeds out there!
Robin says
This is a wonderful list! Thank you for the inspiration!
Brianna says
Always looking for new accounts to follow.
Esther of Local Adventurer says
Thank you so much for including me, Brianna! 😘😘😘
Brianna says
Thanks for taking great pictures Esther 🙂
Juma Abuanza says
trryan – intrepid traveler, 128 countries, has a way with a camera and words. seems to always be traveling. Content current. Has 70K followers.
Brianna says
good one, thanks!
Chrysoula says
I am already following travelbabbo as he is my favorite but I love your other suggestions too.
Brianna says
Seriously, I wonder if Travelbabbo would adopt me!
Monica @We Travel Together says
What a great collections of inspirational travel accounts! We only follow a few of them, so no I have some new to add to our list. But hey, you forgot ‘someone’ 😛
Brianna says
With more COsta Rica pictures I will be following you closely!
Stephanie says
Oh my, do I EVER have an addiction to Instagram! Love being inspired by other people’s travels, and finding hidden gems! Great round up! I’ll have to start checking out some of the ones I’m not already following!
Brianna says
Do you have any favorites to suggest?
Stephanie says
These are all new to me, except for your account! They all look fabulous. I need some inspiration for 2017!
Brianna says
Any trips for 2017?
alison abbott says
Thanks so much for including me Brianna, I’m honored to be in such fantastic company. I am indeed a Boomer on a mission when it comes to travel and sharing local globally!
Brianna says
Keep on being awesome ALison!
Sara Broers says
Thanks for the great list of inspiration, as I’m always looking for new travelers to follow on Instagram.
Viajar pela história - Catarina Leonardo says
I need to follow this instagrammers. Wonderful photos and amazing places to visit! Maybe one day mu blog is in the list too!!!
Toccara says
I actually already follow over half of these Instagrammers! Looks like we have similar taste, and you’ve picked some good ones to feature! I do love the longer commentary Matt (Landlopers) provides with his images. It’s more than just a pretty picture!
Brianna says
Matt tells a really great story!
Julie says
so much beauty out there. I especially love the caption of the balloon photo where the IGer mentioned how she was photoshopping in extra balloons. Hey, at least she’s honest!
Charles McCool says
A couple of new travel Instagram accounts I did not know about. Coolness.
Mia Herman says
I follow quite a few of these people so I’m well aware of the beautiful photos they post! What a great round-up post to help people discover more accounts to spark their travel lust!
Indrani says
Indeed great pics in these insta feeds. I didn’t know them. I loved the Tel Aviv shot. Dreaming to get there some day.
Arzo Travels says
Great accounts. I didn´t know any of these accounts (except yours) so I have to check them out.
Shannon says
Thanks for the fantastic list! There are just too many great photographers out there inspiring me to go everywhere. My bank may end up taking Instagram away from me just so I stop planning so many trips.
Winederlusting says
Love Eric’s concept of letting the kids pick a trip each year! Esther’s capture of Cappadocia is magical. This is a great lineup, I don’t follow many of these bloggers, I think just Matt but now I’m stoked to add ya’ll to my inspiration lineup :).
Stephanie Craig says
Great list! I follow some of these, but not all. I love great instagram accounts!
Carol Colborn says
Wow, those are really great Instagram photos! Very inspiring!
Megan says
A great list and some new folks for me to follow. I think Matt Long was one of the first travelers I followed on Instagram actually! Thanks for sharing.
Lyn @ A Hole in my Shoe says
Great list, I was following but 3 of them and thanks to this great post now following them all.
Natalie says
I’m more than a little obsessed with Instagram, too–I was only following a few of these accounts which I’ve immediately rectified. 🙂 Love your account, too!
Jennifer says
Thank you! These are fab!! Please check out Leadfoot_LA on Instagram too.
Xo
Jenna says
I love this list, especially because I found some new ones. Matt is one of my very favorites–he does an incredible job of mixing quality photography with details of the place and his experiences. I also love Kristen Alana and Josh of CA Thru My Lens.
Holly - Choosy Traveler says
Great picks! Found some new accounts to follow 🙂
Lori says
Great list, Brianna, and thank you so much for including me in the lineup! I’m very honored – and always happy to inspire people to travel more. Your pics and stories always make me miss Virginia! 😀
Mariann says
Quite surprised I’m not following any one of all these. Thank you for giving me more travel inspo! 🙂