There are a lot of travel Instagram accounts out there and finding beautiful destinations via Instagram has never been easier.
Since I’m pretty active myself on Instagram and have been for the last few years, I’ve been lucky enough to connect with some of the best travel Instagrammers in the world.
How the best travel Instagrammers were chosen
There are so many good travel Instagram accounts out there, so of course, this list could be a lot longer. I have handpicked the best travel Instagrammers by the following criteria:
- They have High-quality photos
- They are posting travel content on a regular basis
- They have unique ways of showing the world
- They are real travel influencers
- They have beautiful feeds that are highly curated
- They have great engagement
- They show the best destinations around the world
- They inspire people to follow their dreams
Please note that these travel Instagram accounts aren’t ranked in any particular order, they are all equally deserving of their place on this list.
1. @Theblondeabroad
In my opinion the #1 female travel blogger in the world. Kiersten has been traveling for a long time and continues to inspire people to travel and discover our beautiful world through videos, articles and amazing photography.
2. @Jordhammond
It was this photo that caught my eye the first time, and it’s a true classic. If you follow Jordhammond, you can always be sure to get amazing scenery and landscapes in the best light.
Occasionally you can also see @sophiapope as a model in his photos, who btw has a pretty stunning Instagram feed herself.
3. @Chelseakauai
If you didn’t think about visiting Hawaii before, Chelseakauai’s Instagram account will definitely make you wanna go. Besides amazing photos from Hawaii, she also shares fantastic images from other places, like this one with the penguins in South Africa.
4. @Nomadasaurus
This adventure couple is running one of the biggest Australian travel blogs, and if you crave adventure and want to see unexplored places, Nomadasaurus is one of the best Instagram accounts to follow!
5. Pilotmaria
If you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a pilot, follow Maria. She often answers questions by readers about airplanes and flying.
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6. @Professionaltraveler
Catarina Mello is another inspiring Female travel Instagrammer who travels the world full-time. She often shares personal captions and goes to some of the most beautiful places in the world.
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7. @Sennarelax
Dreaming of Switzerland and fantastic scenery? Senai is one of the best travel Instagrammers and always posting amazing travel photos.
8. @Haylsa
An Australian girl with a sense of adventure. I love the colors in her edits, and you can always count on wanderlust content from Hayley.
9. Mikecleggphoto
I’ve been following Mike for a long time, and he consistently posts beautiful cityscapes.
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10. @Lostleblanc
Originally a Youtuber, but with 262 000 followers on Instagram and stunning photos, he also has one of the best male travel Instagram accounts to follow! And if you haven’t seen his videos before, do yourself a favor and check out his YouTube channel.
11. @Worldwanderlust
Brooke Saward is one of the most successful travel bloggers, so of course, she has a lot of travel inspiration to offer.
12. @Girleatworld
If you enjoy food and want to get daily travel inspiration, Mel sure does have an interesting way to showcase food and various destinations.
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13. @Pilotmadeleine
Want to see the most dreamy hotels around the world? Madeleine is one of the best travel Instagrammers in the luxury niche.
14. @Everchanginghorizon
Quin is an inspiring adventure traveler that will take you to some of the most amazing places.
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15. @Eljackson & @Hilvees
This couple is traveling the world together and they always post inspiring travel content on their channels.
16. @Lennart
Member of the @Germanroamers and a talented photographer. If you want to see beautiful landscapes, Lennart Pagel is one of the best Instagram accounts to follow!
17. @Saltinourhair
Salt in Our Hair is a dutch travel duo named Nick and Hannah. They continue to create inspiring travel content year after year. Occasionally, they also post beautiful travel videos.
18. @Thetravelpro
Mikki Tenazas is another luxury traveler who shares incredible photos from all over the world. He has visited some of the coolest resorts and always posts high-quality content.
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19. @Taramilktea
If you want to find cute and photogenic Instagram locations, Tara Milk Tea has been to all of them.
20. @Migrationology
Food is an important part of traveling, and this guy is the #1 food blogger/vlogger. So if you want to regularly see videos of Mark Wiens trying food around the world, go check out his Instagram account.
21. @Explorersaurus_
One of the most followed travel couples in the world at the moment, and they continue to create new and creative travel content on a daily basis. They also post a lot on their Instagram stories and Raquel and Miguel always post thoughtful captions as well.
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22. @Adventuresoflilnicki
If you want to see obscure places that most tourists will never visit, you should follow the Adventures of Lil Nicki.
23. @Xkflyaway
Another travel couple who’s crushing it with beautiful and dreamy couple photos!
24. @Marinacomes
Marina Comes is a Spanish Travel Instagrammer that I’ve been following for several years, and she continues to post interesting travel photos from all over the world. What’s even more fantastic is that she does it all with an iPhone.
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25. @ThePlanetD
One of the best travel bloggers out there, and a great source of travel inspiration on Instagram as well. I love their IG stories, and you can always count on professional and beautiful photography from Dave and Deb’s travels.
26. @Followmeawaytravel
Follow Me Away is a talented travel couple named Victoria and Terrence, where Victoria is the main person behind the account and Terrence being the photographer and her partner.
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27. @Sassychris1
Want to see luxury hotels around the world and beautiful places? Christina Tan is often on the go, and she’s also a nice person in real life (we met her recently in Stockholm).
28. @Bemytravelmuse
Another top travel blogger that posts great content on Instagram. What I really like is her personal captions.
29. @Expertvagabond
The #1 Adventure travel blogger out there. Matthew Karsten is a professional photographer as well, so you can always count on quality content. What sets him apart is the fact that he shows the adventure, and takes you to places you didn’t even know existed.
30. @Anna.everywhere
Anna has been a travel influencer for quite some time, and recently also got married to @expertvagabond. They have been to some cool places together, but they also travel apart, and Anna is always posting lovely photos from her travels.
31. @lamochiladesara
Sara Caballero is a travel Instagrammer from Spain and she always finds cool spots and beautiful places.
32. @Nyclovesnyc
New York is one of the most popular cities in the world and Noel from nyclovesnyc shares amazing photos from all over New York City.
33. @Cbezerraphotos
Another talented photographer that you should follow on Instagram for beautiful landscapes and scenery.
34. @Muradosmann
You’ve probably already seen or heard of this IG account, but it’s too good to be left out. Muradosmann created the #followmeto together with Nataly Osmann, and together they have inspired thousands, if not millions to do the same.
35. @Joaoleitaoviagens
Want to see lesser-known places? Joao Leitao is the author of Nomad Revelations, and also post interesting photos on IG. I really like the cultural aspects and feeling of exploring unknown places while scrolling his feed.
36. @Doyoutravel & @Gypsealust
Jack Morris is a talented photographer and has created one of the most influential travel Instagram accounts. Together with his girlfriend @Gypsealust, he creates some magical content from their travels.
She travels together with @doyoutravel and creates some of the best travel content out there.
37. Finduslost
One of the dreamy travel couple accounts you should follow on Instagram. They are also very nice in real life (We met Selena in Holland, and both of them in London).
38. @Tourdelust
A content creator and travel blogger that posts dreamy and girly photos from around the world.
39. @Dorpell
Dreaming of Italy? Dorpell is the man to follow! His street and landscape photography is fantastic.
40. @Reneeroaming
Another female adventure who will spark that wanderlust inside you.
41. @Michutravel
Dreaming of Paradise? This travel Instagrammer will make you wanna book a trip to the Maldives asap.
42. @Jeremyaustiin
Beautiful luxury hotels and stunning aerials are what you can expect from Jeremy, who in my opinion runs of the best travel Instagram accounts in the luxury niche.
43. @Danielkordan
Daniel Kordan is a talented Landscape Photographer who shares beautiful photos from all over the world. Scrolling through his feed will give you some serious wanderlust.
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44. @Nodestinations
Chris and Danika have been to some of the most luxurious hotels around the world and some fantastic destinations. They used to travel full-time before getting a baby and settling down in Amsterdam.
However, they still travel a lot, and their son is joining their adventures around the world. And they are lovely in real life too (we met them in Holland).
45. @I_am_aileen
This Filipina has created one of the most popular travel blogs out there, and she also posts inspiring content on Instagram from her adventures around the world.
46. @Handluggageonly
Another popular travel blogger duo that also gives a lot of travel inspiration through their Instagram feed.
47. @Howfarfromhome
A full-time traveling couple posting great content from around the world.
48. @Zeebalife
Zeebalife is run by the talented content creator Claudia Padgett who travels the world. Sometimes her son and husband will join her as well, and they are a lovely family to follow.
49. @Wanderreds
Alvaro Rojas became the youngest Spaniard to travel the world and visit all 193 countries. It’s a great travel Instagram account to follow if you want to see content from countries that are more obscure.
50. @Christineabroad
Christine is my lovely girlfriend and travel partner. So, I might be a bit biased since I’m the one taking her photos. But she has been to some really cool places and keeps inspiring people through her Instagram and travel blog.
Bonus tips – @Swedishnomad
My own account has been featured in several lists of the best travel Instagrammers before, and my goal is to inspire people to travel more, better and longer.
So, if you aren’t already following me over there, I hope to see you on Instagram so that I can show you the beauty that our world has to offer!
How to find more travel Instagram accounts
Look for suggested users
When you follow any of the Instagram accounts above, you will also see suggested users that are similar to the one you just followed. That’s a great start to finding more talented Instagrammers.
Search popular hashtags
Another way of finding great travel Instagrammers is to search popular hashtags related to travel. You can then see the top posts and you will surely find some travel inspiration. To make it easier for you, I have listed some popular travel hashtags below.
- #Wanderlust
- #Beautifuldestinations
- #TLpicks
- #Forbestravelguide
- #Wearetravelgirls
- #Dametraveler
- #IamATraveler
Check who the travel bloggers and influencers follow
You can always find great Instagram accounts by looking through who the most popular travel bloggers and influencers are following.
You can also check out some of the most popular feature accounts
If you want to find new Instagrammers on a regular basis without too much effort searching, I can recommend you to follow some of the biggest feature accounts on IG. They post other people’s content and normally post different people’s work each day.
Just make sure to give some love for the content creators at times as well. A big reason how to travel influencers can produce quality content is thanks to their followers and media reach.
Below are some of the best travel Instagram accounts that feature other people’s travel photos.
- @Beautifuldestinations
- @Forbestravelguide
- @CNtraveler
- @Earthpix
- @Travelandleisure
- @Culturetrip
15 Scandinavian Travel Instagrammers
In no particular order, here are 15 Scandinavian travel Instagram accounts that I think that you should follow for daily inspiration.
- @Christineabroad
- @Swedishnomad
- @Adventurousmiriam
- @Juliehoejrup
- @Hilvees
- @Pilotmaria
- @Ontripdk
- @Mathildahogbergs
- @Swedishadventurer
- @Fjordsandbeaches
- @Eventyr
- @VagabondsofSweden
- @Swedishmarcus
- Ulla_Nuna
- @Tellustotravel
Summary of the best travel Instagram accounts
As already mentioned, there are literally thousands of amazing travel Instagrammers out there posting great travel photos. And there are so many ways to measure quality and level of inspiration, but I believe that these 50 travel Instagram accounts are a great start if you want to get daily travel inspiration.
Most of these Instagrammers travel full-time or at least several months a year. No matter if you want to go to winter destinations, paradise islands, luxury hotels, natural wonders, quaint towns or just some really beautiful places, you can be sure to find it while browsing through their feeds.
How many of these travel Instagram accounts do you already follow? Let me know in the comment section below!
Elizabeth Higgins
Saturday 30th of June 2018
Very nice list of travel accounts we can follow, Alex! Thanks for also providing some popular hashtags we can search to find useful content and insightful photos. Some of these profiles, I have already followed and I sure will be following the rest. Each of the photos look stunning!
Fátima Brandão e Frazão
Monday 30th of April 2018
I really like João Leitão's instsgram. I followed him a long time ago and I love it.
Ana Catarina Portugal
Sunday 29th of April 2018
Very nice selection!!!
Juliana Moreti
Sunday 29th of April 2018
Great Instagram accounts! Congrats Joao Leitao to be in this list! You deserve it!
Janete
Sunday 29th of April 2018
Congratulations @JOAOLEITAOVIAGENS! You really influence us to think our travels outside the box and to push our boundaries! So deserved!