Social media was made for travellers. Once upon a time, you’d have to buy a guide or visit a travel agent to discover your next destination – on Instagram, it’s just a scroll away. Planning your next getaway? Here are the travel Instagram accounts to follow for inspiration.
It follows that two interior designers would know what makes a home appealing – and that’s exactly what this Instagram account is dedicated to. Aptly named ‘Somewhere I Would Like to Live’, it offers a mix of intriguing homes and hotels, bucket list destinations and unusual attractions.
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As its name would suggest, Voyageurs Du Monde appeals to the travellers of the world with tangible tips and off-piste suggestions for your next adventure. Whether you’re travelling by plane, train or automobile through the plains of Africa or the coasts of Europe, use this account to guide your voyage.
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If, for you, the best parts of a holiday happen at breakfast, lunch and dinner, you need to be following Dame Traveler Foodie. It’s a careful curation of the world’s best bars, restaurants and coffee shops – so you know they’ll never run out of inspiration. Once you’ve booked your flights, consult their page before you book your restaurants.
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A simple concept, executed perfectly. As the name suggests, The World from a Window captures the world’s most beautiful destinations from the inside looking out – one post you’re in a cosy studio, the next a high-up apartment or the cabin of a boat.
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They’re experts in travel design and group trips, and they’re generous enough to share their expertise with their Instagram followers. From Biarritz to Brooklyn, Stockholm to Sao Paolo, Prior captures the world’s most beautiful destinations with an inquisitive lens.
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The best travel Instagram accounts know a trip is made up of more than beautiful hotel rooms and photo opportunities – the real adventure is found in spontaneous street food, cultural celebrations and discovering the stories behind the landmarks. Suitcase packs all of that, and more, into their grid.
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As one of the world’s most photographed countries, deciding where to go in Greece can be overwhelming. If you only trust one source for travel inspiration, let it be this one – the Grecian Guide shares the secret spots and locals-only advice that will take your holiday from predictable to unforgettable.
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Some share travel inspiration – others live it. Pauline Egge, founder of Petite Passport, is firmly in the latter camp, trying and testing the restaurants, hotels and destinations she shares on her page. The result is a first-person guide to the world’s most beautiful destinations, curated by someone who’s (just about) seen and done it all.
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If you consider scouring AirBnB and Booking.com for the best stays among your special skills, you need to follow Hotel Weekend. It’s a showcase of the world’s best design-led hotels and hideaways, curated by a traveller who firmly rejects the adage: “Book somewhere basic – you’re only going to sleep there.”
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Kind of like if the Lonely Planet had a chicer cousin. This page, run by NYC-based creative Laurence Delebois, reads like a perfectly-curated Pinterest board, sharing beautifully photographed locations with informative captions. It doesn’t seem to be running anymore, but there’s plenty of inspiration to be found.
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