Top 25 travel Instagrammers – The ultimate list you have to follow
We have put together a list of the 25 adventure Instagrammers you need to follow, as we know you need your daily dose of wanderlust, inspiration and creativity. There is nothing better than double-tapping some insta- g's.
Instagram is a mind-blowingly useful tool. Struggling photographer? Aspiring athlete? Whoever you are and whatever you want to be- Instagram is there to help you access the masses. There are 1 billion users on the platform, which is just insane.
But with this amount of people, sometimes talent goes unnoticed.
After a little digging, you can discover Instagram has helped people harness talent, showcase to the world what they can do and, most importantly, inspire others. Let’s dive right in!
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The amazingly talented artists who featured in this article told us a little more about why they do what they do and what valuable advice and pearls of wisdom they have to share with us.
Lets get to know them a little better!
Adventure
Eric Rubens
“Each trip I go on I try to learn from the people I’m with and take something away from the destination I visited. Travelling opens your eyes to such unique people and places that make this world special.”
Matthew Hahnel
“Matthew Hahnel is a full-time adventure and travel photographer based in Seattle, Washington. He was born and spent his first 25 years in Melbourne (Australia) where he caught the travel bug and visited over 25 countries.
Matthew’s passion for photography stemmed from his love for the outdoors. He wanted to document his adventures in a way that gave justice to the incredible things he saw. In January of 2016, he decided to focus all of his energy into turning his passion into a successful career and hasn’t turned back since.”
Tiffany Nguyen
“Tiffany Nguyen is a dentist and adventure travel photographer from Southern California. Tiffany focuses her photography on travel, adventure, landscapes, and lifestyle and is fueled by discovering new places and immersing herself in unfamiliar cultures. Traveling has become such a huge part of Tiffany’s life over the last few years and by capturing her adventures she hopes to inspire others to get outside and create their own adventures.”
Liz Carlson
“I’m that cliche “ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey” if one is allowed to say her own life is extraordinary at 28. Basically, I travel a lot. Usually alone too, that way I don’t have to compromise.
A friend once described me as cynical but kind in equal measure, a disturbingly accurate bio. If you’re a fan of chaos, brutal honesty, sarcasm and girls who think they are wittier than they actually are, then you’ve come to the right place.”
Renee Hahnel
“Whilst I write about travel and adventure, I also share tips about photography, social media, being a woman in the outdoor community and traveling as a couple. I strongly believe life is meant to be experienced, not just dreamed about or put aside for another day.”
Travel
Morgan Oliver-Allen
“My name is Morgan Oliver-Allen. I am 28 years old born and raised in California. I am currently based in LA, but you can usually find me all over the world on a new adventure! I take photos, shoot videos, jump out of planes, and everything inbetween!”
Jackson Groves
“For me adventure opens me up to places around the world I’d never imagined existed. It has pushed me through situations I never knew I could endure. Most importantly, it has led me into the path of incredible people from different countries, with different cultures, skin colors, languages and attitudes. That is why I travel. Because I am challenged with new ideas and new adventures every day.
My advice to other travelers would be to enjoy the tourist trail but step away from it as often as possible. Often the most memorable experiences are far away from the most popular attractions.”
Dave & Deb
“We’re Dave and Deb an adventure travel couple that loves inspiring people to step out of their comfort zone and try new things. We have always loved to travel and after splitting our time between work and travel for seven years, we took the plunge to become full-time adventurers by cycling the continent of Africa, we have never looked back. Before we traveled full time, we went mountain biking, camping, snowboarding, and rock climbing every weekend just two hours outside our home city of Toronto Canada. We saved throughout the year for a trip until each trip got longer and longer and we eventually learned how to make a living out of following our dreams.”
Jess
“I definitely don’t have it all figured out. When I feel particularly lost I try to remember who I was before the world told me who I should be. I can feel little pieces of that person returning when I’m on top of a mountain, swimming in an alpine lake, or wandering down a dirt path. For me, that is home. That’s where all the world’s distractions and expectations quietly fade into the distant background and I’m able to finally see the forest past the trees.”
Nam
“Travelling has been one of the best ways for me to learn about the world’s history and remember that our world is big. There’s nothing that would put your life into perspective better than going out of your comfort zone and seeing just how magnificent our planet is! I always try to stay at homestay, hostel when traveling to save cost when possible and use public transport. Another thing to do is to be as flexible as you can with the flights and destination of choice whenever possible, and being in Asia, flights are often the most expensive part.”
Nature
Konsta Punkka
“Konsta Punkka is a worldwide published wildlife, adventure & landscape photographer and speaker. Specialied to capture expressions and feelings of wildlife around the world. Clients varies from car industries and photography brands to tourism boards and outdoor brands. He has also worked with several organisations sharing the effects of climate change.”
Johan Lolos
“Johan Lolos is a Belgian-born self-taught travel photographer with a passion for the outdoors and the wilderness. After he graduated in PR in 2013 he left Europe and spent a whole year exploring Australia and showcasing the beauty of the country to his audience, mainly on Instagram. Things got serious when National Geographic, BuzzFeed and DailyMail published his photos of Australia and that’s when he decided to go full-time as an outdoor photographer.”
Chris Burkard
“Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere.
Layered by outdoor, travel, adventure, surf, and lifestyle subjects, Burkard is known for images that are punctuated by untamed, powerful landscapes. Through social media chris strives to share his vision of wild places with millions of people, and to inspire them to explore for themselves.”
Long-Nong Huang
Long is a real talent, nature in it’s most raw form, the use of people set against the backdrop of incredible nature Long is creative and we are hooked on his IG.
Brayden Hall
“Brayden is a Vancouver based photographer, videographer drone pilot, and digital influencer with an insatiable hunger to explore. From the epic peaks of Patagonia to the lush tropical beaches of Colombia, you can find him searching for the next adventure.
In 2014, he set out on his first backpacking trip throughout Latin America. It was there where he realized his passions for travel and creating content.”
Lifestyle
Tiffany
“I’m a connector. I believe in the power of vulnerability in shared imagery and storytelling. I believe that this is what social media is for! It’s a wonderful tool that can be used to encourage and inspire. With every original photo I share, and everything I write, my hope is to give life to others and to continue the practice of vulnerability myself. I want us all to KNOW we’re not alone. I want to motivate people to uncover their own creative hearts, and discover freedom + courage in sharing their own stories.”
Anna Karsten
“I want to show you the different aspects of travel experiences and how can you travel with purpose and learn from it. I’m here to prove that you can be born in an unprivileged country, suffer from chronic diseases, and still live an adventurous lifestyle. Dream big and learn from your travels. If I could do it, you can too!”
Kiki
“Like many people, I was taught to go to college, get a job, get married, have kids and live happily ever after. Not once did I consider that chasing the societal idea of “success” would lead me to an unfulfilling and unhappy life. Back in 2011, I took a hiatus from my career and spent 3 months traveling through Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bali and New Zealand and experienced the empowerment of solo travel for the first time.”
Kristin Addis
“I am the writer and photographer behind Be My Travel Muse, a travel blog geared towards the adventurous, cultural experience-seeking, off the beaten path-loving traveler. I have been solo traveling the world for over six years now, and I want to show you how you can have the same amazing experience!”
Kirsten Alana
“I knew, even at a young age, that I would follow in the family footsteps and brave new worlds, travel to exotic places, and have my own shelf filled with sand.
I just didn’t know when or how. Yet!
Travel, to me, has always symbolized the magic and freedom of not only finding oneself, but also learning about the world outside your door and being actively invested in your own life’s journey.”
Surf & Kite
Sensi Graves
“Sensi is a professional kiteboarder, swimwear designer, entrepreneur, writer and kiteboarding coach. In 2007, Sensi tentatively signed up for a kiteboarding lesson in North Carolina’s Outer Banks and immediately fell in love. Sensi has been featured in countless online and print publications including: The Kiteboarder Magazine, Kiteworld, IKSURF Mag, The Kite Mag, KiteSpain, Barefootkings.com, Womenwhohustle.com, Stillstoked.com, and kitesista.com. She has been nominated for AWSI kiteboarder of the year for the last four years and in 2017 ranked 3rd on the Kite Park League World Tour.”
Colleen Carroll
“Mentored by a family with an affliction for outdoor recreation, her love affair with the outdoors started at an early age. Whether it was snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, windsurfing, hiking, rock climbing or even just climbing a tree, every free moment was spent outside, exploring the gifts of the Northwest. As for why I love what I do… first and foremost, I undeniably love the sport of kiteboarding. It is my passion, career and means to see the world. Additionally, traveling has given me experience and a perspective on life that I don’t think I could have acquired any other way. If someone wants to do something similar to what I do, I’d advise them to find something that sets them apart, make a goal for themselves be it a trip, sponsorship, competition result, etc and then work their tail off to accomplish that goal. Make friends everywhere you go and find ways to pay it forward!”
Jeremie Tronet
Jeremie is the perfect person to follow to give you all the ocean vibes you could need. Crystal clear blue waters, good times with friends and all the adventure travel inspo you need!
Coco Ho
Coco gives us all the travel feels. Incredible adventures, surfing inspiration. We follow her to help us plan our next trip and daydream those Monday blues away.
Lizzy & Swell
“I learned to sail at seven years old in San Diego, California on a little red sailing dinghy. At ten, I completed a 5,000-mile, 6-month cruise in Mexico with my family on our sailboat, The Endless Summer, experiencing a different culture, the freedom and beauty of sea travel, and opening my mind to horizons beyond my hometown reality. I credit the origin of my environmental concern to my exposure to the contrasting landscapes of grave pollution and radical natural beauty in Mexico.
Albeit very young, this trip profoundly impacted me. Two things were clear when we returned to San Diego in 1990: I wanted to protect the natural world from human destruction and, one day, I wanted to be the captain of my own sailboat.”
Wrapping up
That’s everything team! We hope you loved this “sit back and relax” kinda read. One where you get to gather ideas and inspiration for your next adventure.
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