30 Travel Instagram Accounts That Will Inspire A Serious Sense Of Wanderlust

By Elyse Siegel   ‧   Updated   06/13/2017   ‧   Explore /

@living_europe

For travel lovers, it’s only natural to dream of faraway places or contemplate your next big trip. And, you have to go no further than Instagram for ideas and inspiration. Below, 30 awesome Instagram accounts that will inspire a serious sense of wanderlust.

1. @living_europe

2. @kdkuiper

A beautifully calm, starlit night in Aitutaki

A photo posted by Kyle Kuiper (@kdkuiper) on

3. @natgeotravel

4. @danielkordan

5. @theplanetd

6. @chrisburkard

7. @lonelyplanet

8. @landlopers

I’ve only been here a few days but I’m quickly beginning to understand that Tahiti is definitely NOT your normal place. Case in point, while on a tour around the island of Raiatea the guide slowed down as we approached this – probably one of the most unusual houses I’ve ever seen. A friend of his lives here and he wanted to check out a recent improvement and am I glad he did. Apparently the owner didn’t like the idea of paying taxes to live on land so this is his home, and although it’s small he has everything he needs. The guide was also one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met and his languid style of storytelling was captivating. I’m not sure I believed everything he said, but I could’ve listened to him all day, lost in whatever story he decided to suddenly share. I most loved an answer he gave to why Polynesian people seem so happy. He said “Yesterday is over and tomorrow is unknown. Now is the only thing that matters and that’s why we’re so happy, because we understand that.” I could not have put it better myself.

A photo posted by Matt Long (@landlopers) on

9. @tiffpenguin

there’s something about the way the golden light hits the walls of the narrows that just stops you in your tracks ?

A photo posted by tiffany nguyen (@tiffpenguin) on

10. @christianmcld

11. @usinterior

12. @erubes1

Can someone get to jets switch please?

A photo posted by Eric Rubens (@erubes1) on

13. @travelandleisure

? #TLPicks courtesy of @mindz.eye

A photo posted by Travel + Leisure (@travelandleisure) on

14. @garry_norris

I love being home and exploring Tasmania

A photo posted by Garry Norris (@garry_norris) on

15. @chaseguttman

16. @everythingeverywhere

17. @matadornetwork

18. @elialocardi

Sometimes I feel as though the beauty we find around us is just a reflection of the beauty found within us. It’s from the inside in-which we peer out, watching, searching, analyzing the world around us. And by doing so, all it takes is a simple switch of perspective, our feelings, emotions or thoughts, and suddenly a moment—any moment—has the potential to be beautiful. Most certainly the natural world can help influence that positive internal change, and I feel blessed to spend so much time all over the world seeing and experiencing new things, new cultures, and new landscapes, but all-the-while I try to never forget that the change happens within. If you seek the world with an open and loving heart, you’ll always find the beauty you’re looking for. @fujifilmx_us #iceland #winter #nature #wonderful_places #awesomeearth

A photo posted by Elia Locardi (@elialocardi) on

19. @wonderful_places

Sunset in South Beach – Miami ✨❤️❤️❤️✨ Picture by ✨✨@halzaim✨✨ follow his amazing feed!!!

A photo posted by Wonderful Places (@wonderful_places) on

20. @kenkaminesky

21. @andyto

If you want something that you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done

A photo posted by Andy To California (@andyto) on

22. @cntraveler

Still mornings as a #TravelerInDolomites ? #IamATraveler by @jasoncharleshill

A photo posted by Condé Nast Traveler (@cntraveler) on

23. @earth

24. @earthables

Ayfilon Karpas Cryprus ?: @oldkyrenian

A photo posted by earthables (@earthables) on

25. @dustinwongphotography

**Stargate** (free e-book: link in profile) Kaua’i, Hawai’i For this image I woke up before my alarm and decided to go early to see if I could get some stars in the shot. My plan was to hike along a rocky cliff, where I knew pretty huge waves were happening, and photograph this lava tube at sunrise. I had actually waited a day to avoid the REALLY huge waves that could wash up along the path. The risks here of getting swept off the rocks by a large wave are real and should not be taken lightly. To my good fortune, the sky was totally clear. When I arrived at the well, I had a chuckle to myself; the alignment of the moon and the milky way were better than I could have ever imagined. Sometimes I plan out my night shots, and sometimes it’s serendipity. I took this image at the beginning of 2016, but didn’t get around to finishing it until a couple days ago. Creative work is sometimes a non-linear and chaotic process–my experience with this one was just that. After starting to process it early in the year I got stuck and didn’t quite know how to proceed, so I shelved it. It is a multiple image stitch that involves a time difference of just over an hour (otherwise there isn’t enough light on the water to get the exposure duration short enough). I had to move my camera due to the danger of getting sprayed by a huge wave, so the files didn’t perfectly line up. What a difference a year makes: With regards to post processing, I feel this is a personal culminating experience for 2016. When I look at where I started the year, (not knowing how to put it all together) and where I have come to, I feel grateful. There was gradual progress, almost difficult to notice, but continuing to practice and learn allowed me to refine my techniques. I do feel there is more to improve upon, as my aspirations for the quality of my personal work are still currently higher, so I’m eager to continue the process into 2017. As always thank you for viewing and supporting my work. If you feel compelled to comment, or share this image I would be honored. ~With Aloha PS. I also released a new free e-book: “10 Tips for Developing Your Photographic Artistry” (link in profile)

A photo posted by Dustin Wong (@dustinwongphotography) on

26. @alexstrohl

27. @iam_thephotographer

28. @arildheitmannphotography

Soon we will see the sun again up here. A warm welcome for sure! www.lofotentours.com

A photo posted by Arild Heitmann (@arildheitmannphotography) on

29. @theglobewanderer

Fairy tale in Schwangau, Germany Photography by @nois7 #TheGlobeWanderer

A photo posted by The Globe Wanderer (@theglobewanderer) on

30. @bestvacations

Tag who you’d hike with! The Stairway to Heaven in Hawaii ? By @aufmschlau.ch #BestVacations

A photo posted by BEST VACATIONS (@bestvacations) on

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