Let’s face it, Instagram is filled with fresh-faced ingenues in flowing dresses looking wistfully into the sunset (for the fourth time this week, because #blessed) and obsessing over their rainbow-colored lattes in the newest cat cafe in Tokyo. Ladies, keep doing what you do as Instagram obviously loves you, but after joining the over forty club earlier this year I’m drawing my travel inspiration from a different set of women. Members of Generation X, baby boomers and beyond; these globetrotting gals prove that you don’t have to hang up your floppy hat and put away your sense of adventure once the clock strikes forty. Whether they are balancing a love of travel with a 9-to-5 corporate job, traveling with kids in tow or making the most of their golden years; these women show that travel just gets better after forty. For more travel inspiration follow these fabulous female travelers over forty on Instagram.
Pam Rossi @always5star
With a glass of champagne in hand Pam Rossi shows the finer side of travel.
Brianne Miers @brimiers
Another recent member of the over forty club, Brianne balances her consulting career with a love of travel. He recent travels have taken her to Colombia, Portugal and Guatemala.
Mariellen Ward @breathedreamgo
Originally from Toronto, Mariellen is an award winning travel writer who considers India to be her muse.
Carol Cain @girlgonetravel
After a career in public relations Carol Cain set her sights on exploring the world. A mom to three boys she is passionate about family travel as well as solo adventures.
Alison Abbott @greenwithrenvy
With an eye toward sustainable travel, you can find Alison river cruising in China, hiking Macchu Picchu and exploring the Azores.
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon @jetsetsarah
Sarah is a recent find for me but I immediately fell in love with her colorful feed, this is a woman who loves to have fun when she travels.
Kirsten Maxwell @kidsareatrip
This Chicago based mom to three boysΒ aims to inspire other parents to take their children everywhere.
Debra Schroder @travelwell4less
The brains behind the popular points and miles blog Traveling Well For Less, Debra shares tips and tricks that will save you money on your next trip.
Leah Walker @leahtravels
Blogging about luxury travel, Leah is a Texas-born expat that now calls Paris home.
Andi Fisher @andi_fisher
A diehard Francophile, Andi shares her love of all things French (especially food and wine).
Donna Meyer @Nomadwomen
With her blog and Instagram feed, Donna aims to inspire mature women who travel (or want to).
Helen Suk @notwithoutmypassport
At 40 Helen left her ad agency job to travel the world with camera in hand.
Cathy Merrifield @roarloudcat
Whether she is showcasing the best of New England or reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro shows that adventure is better after forty.
Paige Connor Totaro @alloverthemap
Paige not only inspires your off-the-beaten-path adventures but can plan them for you too.
Sherry Ott @ottsworld
Sherry recently settled down in Colorado after traveling non-stop since 2006 but you will still find her jetting off around the world.
Jenna Francisco @jennafrancisco
Based in California, with family in Brazil and Indonesia as well as a love for all things European Jenna shares her love for culture and family travel.
Tamara Gruber of @we3travel
Juggling her roles as mom, marketing consultant and podcaster Tamara offers tips and advice to make family vacation planning easier.
Brianna Simmons @casualtravelist
As a new member to the over forty club I hope my travels inspire others as much as these ladies inspire me.
Are there any other fabulous female travelers rocking it on Instagram that we should know about? Please share in the comments!
Disclaimer:Β Images were taken from the galleries of the listed accounts and all ownership remains with the photographers. Images can be removed upon request.
Andi says
Wow, lots of fierce females!
Brianna says
What’s not to love?
Ioanna says
Thank you for the list – I am always happy to see ladies my own age doing great things in the world! I’m also a 40yo (solo) traveler and hiker, I hope more women will find encouragement to go and see the world!
Happy travels,
Ioanna (A Woman Afoot)
Brianna says
I’m always inspired by other women doing what they love.
Cathy says
Love it! Of course I forget that I’m over 40 but I’m in great company!
Brianna says
I’m still 27 in my head lol
alison abbott says
So much inspiration, so little time! What a great group of travelers to follow!
Brianna says
I love that there are so many great women out there doing what they love.
Sand In My Suitcase says
Great Instagrammers here! Your list proves that women over 40 rock :-).
Brianna says
Women over 40 do rock π
Sylvia Longmire says
Wellβ¦ I humbly nominate myself. Iβm 43, and I am a solo wheelchair accessible travel blogger. I canβt walk at all due to MS, and usually my only company is my electric scooter. You can find me on Instagram at @sylvia_longmire :).
Brianna says
Syliva, I’ve started following you and as a fellow female veteran you are an inspiration.
Cacinda Maloney says
I don’t know how you missed me! @PointsandTravel!
But I didn’t know a few of these too, so thanks!
Brianna says
Cacinda, you are definitely a favorite of mine π
Carolyn says
Thanks for sharing this list of female travelers over 40. A couple of these Instagram accounts I already follow but I’ll be adding the others, too. After all, you can never have too much travel inspiration!
Brianna says
Truth!
Maggie says
What a fabulous group of ladies to spotlight! Age is just a number, after all!
Brianna says
Ain’t that the truth π
Wander With Lola says
You rock girls!
Dana Freeman says
Great list! Following!
Sherry Ott says
Thanks for including me! I feel like I’m sprinting through my 40’s – but having the time of my life!
Brianna says
Sherry, you have some of the most amazing adventures!
Karyn Locke says
Hehe, yep! 45 and proud!
https://www.instagram.com/karynlocke/
Brianna says
Keep on rockin’!
Elaine J Masters says
Love the inspiration. I’ll follow those I haven’t yet. Any list for those of us over 50?!
Brianna says
Several of these ladies are 50+ and beyond π
Jean Farrell says
Love this list! I’m over 50 with teenage kids and I only recently got on Instagram, and am always looking for accounts that are more like me!
Carrie says
Thank you! I’m always looking for inspirational instagrammers to follow – and these accounts all look amazing (and relatable!)!
Brianna says
These ladies are great aren’t they?
Lisa says
I love this amazing list of fellow 40+ female travellers!! To see my wanderings, currently featuring Belize, check out @knowntowander on Instagram!
Brianna says
Following you now π
Colleen Lanin says
Yes! You should know about moi! @travelmamas I’m over 40 buy I look like I’m 29. #teehee
Brianna says
Don’t we all? Following you now.
silvia says
What a great post! So much travel inspiration between these lovely ladies, thanks for sharing with us
Elaine J Masters says
Great company to keep! I’m following…
Jill Dutton says
This is great! And if you ever create an over 50 list… I’m @usabyrail π
Brianna says
Quite a few of these ladies are 50 +. Following you now.
Gretchen says
@pangolintravels
Johanna TravelEater Read says
Instagram.com/TravelEaterJohanna …. I donβt post tons of pics of me, but thereβs lots of photos from this 47-year-old travel writerβs trips around this world π
Brianna says
Following, love your pics from Siem Reap
Jenna says
I love this list so much–it really shows how life doesn’t slow down at all after 40 and, if anything, we have more freedom and inspiration to do the things we love. Thanks for including me!
Lois Alter Mark says
I am (way over) 40 and am happy to see all of these women out there having great adventures! It’s just further proof that age is just a number, and you can keep traveling forever!
Taryn says
Thanks for a great list of inspirational women. As my age creeps up closer to 40, I needed a reminder that not everyone who is travelling and having adventures is 25. Thanks π
Marissa says
Oh this is great! Travel really is for any age. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Sherry Ott several times and can say she is a very inspiring woman.
Eric Gamble says
Great list of Ladies. I love that there are so many strong women my age travelling the world and showcasing their adventures on Instagram and other places online.
Anita Hendrieka says
What a great idea for a post. It’s nice to see someone celebrating the over 40 travellers. Love all these accounts!
Indrani says
Excellent category! π I am already following some of them from your list. I will check out others too.
Jill says
I follow quite a few of these women on Insta – so heartening to see all of these travelers living their best life!
Cacinda Maloney says
Keep on travelling ladies!!
amit says
This just goes to show, age is just a number – As somebody who’s felt his age more while I’ve been at home just proves to me traveling really does keep us young. And these women are an inspiration not just other females but to anybody who wants to travel as they get older.
Medha says
Very inspiring list of women who are doing what I hope I can also continue to do when Iβm older. Thanks for sharing, will check out their Instagram handles π
Shruti says
That’s so great! I agree with Amit. Age really is just a number. My mother in law is 60 and she has more energy than both me and my husband combined. Travelling is not just for twenty somethings!
MikesRoadTrip says
Great list! Now, maybe a list of amazing male travel bloggers over 40. [wink wink] π
Jessica says
Great list! Lovely to see a lot of these awesome ladies I’ve had the privilege to meet during my travels. Sarah, Carol, Alison, Tamara…love them all!
Brianna says
I’ve met about half of these ladies and would love to meet the rest.
Lara Dunning says
I’m in my 40s so I so appreciate this post and finding other travelers to follow in my age group!
Deanna says
Thanks for sharing! It is great to see a focus on fierce and over 40 π
Lauren says
So many amazing ladies! I know a few and a few are new to me. I’ll be joining you in this club in a few years π
Rob+Ann @TravelLatte(.net) says
Although we already follow many of the Instagrammers on this list, we’re glad to “meet” some new faces! Wonderful accounts and great inspiration. Thanks for putting this list together!
Valerie Delzer says
I just came across this post via Pinterest so I hopped on over to Insta to see them all. I already knew of a few having met them at Travel Blogger conferences. I’m Travalerie by the way, age 58, and can’t wait to someday see a post for the over 80 and still travellin’….haha, seriously why not? Find me on Insta too at https://www.instagram.com/travalerie