See the world through these 5 Instagram accounts

By Rachel Birchley • 13 March 2015 • Travel

Nowadays I’m an armchair traveller. I wish I could jet off to new and exciting places whenever I want. One day!

I have to make do with seeing the world through others’ eyes at the moment and one of the best ways to do this is through Instagram. So whether you’re stuck in Blighty or planning a big trip, here are five of my favourite travel Instagram accounts to follow for inspiration.

Jodi Ettenberg aka Legal Nomads

Another day in New Zealand, another bay to discover. Only a week or so before I head to Wellington for the first time, and then finally get a chance to visit the South Island.

A photo posted by Jodi Ettenberg (@legalnomads) on Mar 1, 2015 at 1:35am PST

Liz Carlson aka Young Adventuress

I've ballooned in Egypt, Turkey and now New Zealand. Such a beautiful way to start the day and get an overview of the foothills of Canterbury and @christchurchnz from Aoraki/Mt. Cook all the way to the coast. Also, I'm pretty sure the basket is smiling. Or is ambivalent. @purenewzealand #nzmustdo

A photo posted by Liz Carlson (@youngadventuress) on Mar 9, 2015 at 3:42pm PDT

Kash Bhattacharya aka Budget Traveller

Sunset.The Opwetten Watermill || Had a great day wondering around the village of Nuenen, a 20 minute drive outside Eindhoven where Van Gogh lived and worked from 1883-1885. Some of the rural scenes that Van Gogh painted in Nuenen still retain the atmosphere of days gone by like this watermill dating from the 11th century that Van Gogh featured in his works. Nowadays the mill has a superb restaurant and also hosts special events. || #VanGogh2015

A photo posted by Kash Bhattacharya (@budgettraveller) on Mar 10, 2015 at 3:36pm PDT

Andrea Petroni aka VoloGratis

Fjällbacka – Sweden

A photo posted by Andrea Petroni VoloGratis.org (@vologratis) on Feb 4, 2015 at 10:12am PST

Lonely Planet

A brilliant underwater capture, by photographer @timgerardbarker. #Coron #ElNido #Palawan #Philippines Fancy underwater antics like this? Check out our Diving & Snorkelling page for ideas for your next aquatic adventure: bit.ly/lpdiving #BestinTravel #lonelyplanet

A photo posted by Lonely Planet (@lonelyplanet) on Mar 2, 2015 at 12:07pm PST

I’m always looking for new accounts to follow on Instagram. Who are your favourite Instagrammers to follow for travel inspiration? Let me know in the comments below.

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About the Author

Rachel Birchley

Professional marketer. I live in Folkestone with my hubby and our baby girl.

8 Comments

Reply Andrea Petroni 10 April 2015 at 8:44 am
Hello Rachel , thank you very much!
I am very happy to have been mentioned by you as instagramer to follow. 🙂

Reply Rachel Birchley 13 April 2015 at 5:34 pm
You’re welcome Andrea 🙂

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