See the world through different lenses – featuring stunning landscapes and creative portraits of people, wildlife, food and architecture around the world.
It’s 2017 and Instagram is still taking over our lives day by day. From discovering mouth-watering food to perfectly symmetrical buildings, there’s no surprise that the platform eats up so much of our time.
Travel accounts are some of our favourites to follow – they allow us to see the world through different lenses and inspire us to get out of the four corners of our room and embark on a new adventure. Here are 10 travel accounts to follow on Instagram, featuring stunning landscapes and creative portraits of people, wildlife, food and architecture around the world.
Chris Burkard (@chrisburkard)
Chris is an avid explorer, photographer, speaker and creative director who travels everywhere in the world to capture stories that inspire harmonious interaction between man and nature. Follow him as he visits cascading waterfalls, vast desertlands, and the magical Northern Lights.
Murad Osmann (@muradosmann)
Chances are you’ve probably stumbled on the #followmeto hashtag either on your explore feed or on one of your friend’s travel photos. Well, meet the person who initiated the project way back in 2011 – Murad Osmann and his wife, Natalia Zakharova. Their signature pose started when Natalia got annoyed at Murad for constantly stopping to take photographs while travelling, but he would continue to take a shot as she pulled away, giving birth to a social media phenomenon.
Jay Alvarrez (@jayalvarrez)
Instagram model cum extreme sports traveller Jay Alvarrez is the definition of living on the edge. From jumping off waterfalls to riding dolphins out of hot-air balloons, you’ll never guess where or what he’s doing next. While he may have had a fallout after his dramatic split from model Alexis Ren (@alexisren), his adrenaline and zest for life are what keeps us on his feed.
Jack Morris (@doyoutravel) and Lauren Bullen (@gypsea_lust)
Another hit Instagram travel couple, it’s only natural that Jack and Lauren should be featured together. After all, they are both #travelgoals and #couplegoals at the same time. Both streams visit the beautiful blue lagoons of Philippines and the scenic sunsets of Abu Dhabi, among many other postcard-worthy sights.
Melissa Hie (@girleatworld)
If you’re a wanderlust and foodie at the same time, you’ll love to follow Melissa’s travel food journal. Her photos capture some of her favourite local delicacies against an alluring background of the town or city she is visiting. You get the best of both worlds!
Sam Horine (@samhorine)
For those who can’t get enough of pretty city lights and the juxtaposition of old and new landmarks and buildings, New York based photographer Sam captures exceptional angles of the second largest city in the world. Scroll down his feed to find views of other cities besides the Big Apple, including Venice and Chile.
Kiersten Rich (@theblondeabroad)
Are you looking to travel to places beyond pretty beaches and city sights? Then check out Kiersten’s feed to see what Africa and Morocco has to offer – she’s currently in Kenya spending a few days with wildlife too!
Max Muench (@muenchmax)
If you’re a fan of winter travels, Max captures some of the most breathtaking snowy landscapes around Europe. You’ll find yourself in a winter wonderland amongst icy lakes and snow-capped mountains while scrolling on his feed.
Kim Leuenberger (@kim.ou)
Road trip, anyone? Kim’s brilliant idea of strategically placing a miniature car in her travel photos arouses our yearning for a road trip. Her backdrop choices of rocky hillsides, serene lakes and distant city lights are simply pleas to browse through for travel inspiration.