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Travel Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow

by Nicole Quasté

Nov 6, 2017

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Tips / Travel

For those stuck at home with a case of wanderlust, let Instagram be your dose of travel tonic. Here are some of our favorite travel Instagram accounts you need to follow.

Travel photographer Loic Lagarde (@loic.lagarde) shares otherworldly shots of destinations around the world. From unique architectural shots to stunning coastal captures, his images highlight the most beautiful aspects of places around the world. His latest adventures in Denmark had me set up flight fare alerts.

As the saying goes, a couple who travels together stays together (or something like that). Jack Morris (@doyoutravel) and his other half, Lauren Bullen (@gypsea_lust), post stunning, often surprising shots from their adventures abroad. From the deserts of Morocco to the beaches of the Cook Islands, these Instagram accounts will leave you dreaming of far-away destinations and, as a bonus, there are a lot of adorable wild animals.

One of my personal favorites, though a little newer to the travel Instagram world, is @janandsarah. This Prague-based couple documents their travels with a focus on culinary experiences through unique, artistic photographs to which you’ll find yourself addicted. They also happen to rent out an incredible property in Prague, offering extensive, detailed guides to the beautiful city.

For a splash of color, follow Rosie Clayton (@rclayton) and her team as they travel the world in search of the best public art, and @theprettycities to see the world through rose-colored glasses (literally).

Some other favorites include @finduslost, @calsnape, @danielkordan and @travisburkephotography.

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