One of the reasons I became a travel writer was to inspire people to travel more. While I’ve already visited over 60 countries, there are a few people that I follow on Instagram who are consistently inspiring me to travel more, travel smarter, and to travel to new places.
Below is a list of a few of my favorite travel Instagram accounts that are worth following.
Nicole Sunderland (@nicolemsunderland)
If tropical beaches are you vibe, Nicole Sunderland’s Instagram is a must-follow account. Not only does Nicole’s Instagram feature hundreds of beautiful pictures and videos that will have you itching for your next tropical vacation, but she also posts hotels deals, reviews, and helpful tips (both on her main page and in her stories).
Valerie Joy Wilson (@trustedtravelgirl)
Valerie’s account is full of pictures and videos from all corners of the globe (including Kenya, Italy, Japan, Australia, and much, much more) that provide plenty of inspiration even for seasoned travelers.
But my favorite part of Valerie’s account is that she’s not afraid to show you both the glamourous and the not-so-glamorous parts of travel. On top giving followers an honest look at the ups-and-downs of travel, she’s very responsive to her followers, even connecting me with a safari guide in Africa to help me pick out a pair of binoculars for a safari that I went on earlier this year.
Valerie also hosts group trips to amazing destinations around the world, which have included Jordan, South Africa, Antarctica, and Cambodia, and following her account can help give you early access to her group trips.
Jeremy Austin (@jeremyaustiin)
Jeremy Austin is arguably the king of luxury travel content, as he travels to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, staying at high-end hotels and capturing remarkable pictures and videos, including some truly epic drone shots.
Jeremy’s account is worth following if you’re looking to add jaw-dropping destinations to your bucket-list.
Chris Dong (@thechrisflyer)
Chris Dong is an accomplished journalist, writing travel articles for The Washington Post, Travel and Leisure, and more. In addition to his travel writing, Chris’s Instagram account is full of helpful travel advice, including reviews of business and first class products, lounges, and hotels, which makes his account well worth a follow.
Jord Hammond (@jordhammond)
Jord Hammond is one of my favorite photographers, and his Instagram account features stunning images from southeast Asia and around the world. While most of the travel photography I love is simply of landscapes (and Jord does an amazing job of capturing the beauty of the places he visits), Jord’s account also features images of locals that really help to capture the essence of the exotic locations he visits.
If you want to learn to take pictures like Jord, he also offers virtual and in-person photography classes, including upcoming in-person photography workshops in Vietnam and Bali.
What are some of your favorite Instagram accounts for travel inspiration?
