10 Wanderlust-Worthy Instagram Accounts To Follow Now
Coveting a space where wanderlust, exploration and discovery exist in abundance? Whether you’re searching for dream-vacation inspiration or seeking a virtual voyage around the world, indulge in some vicarious globe-trotting via these spectacular Instagram accounts. By KATIE BERRINGTON
@alicegao
Photographer Alice Gao’s vivid cinematic style brings her adventures for pleasure and work (she shoots for brands such as Aman, Mandarin Oriental and Condé Nast Traveler) into focus, whether she’s capturing buildings from their best side or stunning corners of interiors. @alicegao
@lecollectionist
A Moroccan mansion, a Provençal estate, a Caribbean villa… take your pick from Le Collectionist’s exquisite set of vacation homes across the world. Each is more extraordinary than the last, and a scroll through its tempting grid will have you instantly ready to plot out your next getaway. @lecollectionist
@clerkenwellboy
Food takes center stage in Clerkenwell Boy’s joyful array of expert recommendations, celebrating big-name and lesser-known chefs, plus locations with seriously tantalizing menus. While London is where his explorations started out – as his alias suggests – he also shares favorite spots from travels further afield. @clerkenwellboy
@thethinkingtraveller
For inspiration that you can act on, The Thinking Traveller boasts a luxury portfolio of villa rentals in the Mediterranean. Its grid showcases enticing Italian trulli and ethereal Grecian homes, with posts sharing the stories behind their design, plus recommendations from owners and locals. @thethinkingtraveller
@martanferreira
Marta Ferreira’s grid is filled with pleasing geometric shapes and symmetry – mainly shot around Lisbon, where she lives, and other destinations on her European travels. Particularly satisfying is her minimalist but playful use of light, lines, and pastel and monochrome shades. @martanferreira
@spiritedpursuit
Based in Senegal, Lee Litumbe describes herself as “a Cameroonian by birth, an American by upbringing, and a nomad at heart”. A storyteller, explorer and self-taught photographer, Litumbe depicts her spirited pursuit of travel, adventure and new cultural experiences via her website and Instagram account. @spiritedpursuit
@jessicasample
As a National Geographic contributor and founder of the Those Who Wander website, Jessica Sample shares incredible pictures, stories and guides from her travels. Whether it’s spectacular sweeping landscapes or intimate city corners that she’s discovered, her content is enlightening and enviable in equal measure. @jessicasample
@accidentallywesanderson
As vibrant and whimsical as you would expect from the name, this account is dedicated to all things that are distinctly, yet inadvertently, styled as if they were from a Wes Anderson movie. From idiosyncratic landmarks to quirky spots, the submissions have been discovered in unexpected places across the world. So popular is the concept that a coffee-table book of the best 200 AWA photographs exists under the same name. @accidentallywesanderson
@oneikatraveller
Journalist, speaker and television host Oneika Raymond shares her travel expertise through many mediums of media. Her Instagram is a joyful insight into her love and knowledge of traveling and exploration – often with her baby daughter Kira along for the journey. @oneikatraveller
@lucylaucht
Lucy Laucht, a travel, lifestyle and fashion photographer based in the UK, transports you around the globe in her captivating shots. For instance, a series developed from film cameras captures the air of summer’s nostalgic languor – and who could resist that? Better yet, prints are available to buy to hang in your home. @lucylaucht
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