20 Instagram Accounts to Follow for 2020 Travel Inspiration

Up your travel game this year by following these 20 inspirational travel Instagram accounts. Yes, of course, we’re listing ourselves first, but these 19 other accounts are just as awesome and deserve a follow, too!

@smartertravel

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As of fall 2019, you can fly nonstop to Singapore from Seattle with Singapore Airlines. We've got 11 cities that have nonstop routes from the U.S. Check the link in bio. . . . . . #singapore #jewelchangiairport #DiscoverySlides #CanopyPark #travellist #passportlife #wandertheworld #travelingislife #travelbucketlist #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #travelawesome #smartertravel #travelingtheworld #iamatraveller #travelaroundtheworld #postcardsfromtheworld #travelforlife #visualsofearth #travelstoke #traveldaily #passionpassport #nature #landscape #landscapephotography #worldclasslandscape #lensbible #ourdailyplanet #earthfocus #earth_shotz

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We post dreamy inspiration content, packing tips, reader photos, and more daily. Also, be sure to follow us for travel-related gear giveaways and sweepstakes.

@jetsetterdotcom

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The @komandoomaldives private island is truly a dream come true ????

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Jetsetter, posts bucket-list trips, style inspiration, and more on its account. Fair warning: The feed will cause travel envy.

@whattopack_

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Is it just us, or does everyone feel calmer when they see a well-organized packing list????? // packing list inspo by @jashiicorrin⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #traveljournal #travelbulletjournal #packinglist #lettering #handlettering #handwrittenlist #bulletjournal #bujo #bulletjournaling #bulletjournalcommunity #bujolove #bujoinspire #bujoinspo #bulletjournalinspiration #bujoideasrepost #thatdarling #liveauthentic #whattopack #minimalistbujo #bujoideas #letstalkaboutbullet #bulletjournaladdict #bestofbujos #showmeyourplanner #showmeyourbulletjournal #theartofbujo #dingbatsnotebooks #travelbujo #bulletjournalideas #planneraddict

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Follow What to Pack for packing lists, outfit inspiration, and what you should wear in almost every destination.

@oysterhotels

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Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort is a gigantic all-inclusive luxury resort along Cancun's Mayan Riviera. With 2,433 rooms across three resort sections, it's no shock that this is the largest Palace property in the world. From Sunrise's larger-than-life pool and Flowrider machine, to the charming boutique-vibe of the Moon Grand, to the fabulous kids club by Nizuc, and the standalone spa and golf center, this resort truly is all-inclusive.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Full review via link in bio!⁠ ⁠ #cancun #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #travelphotography #beautifuldestinations #travelinspiration #bestvacations #travelpics #passportready #beautifulhotels #allinclusive #exploring #traveling #wanderer #travelbug #stayandwander #drone #dronephotography #dronestagram⁠

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For the most accurate hotel reviews and insider industry information, follow Oyster.

@familyvacationcritic

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“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.” -Rumi | ????: @fox_on_board . . . . . . . . . . #albertacanada #drumheller #drumhelleralberta #explorecanada #beautifulcanada #letthemexplore #adventuresofchildren #kidsinnature #theoutdoorchild #familytravel #wherewillwegonext #magicofchildhood #travelwithkids #pottyadventures #familywanderlust #makingmemories #kidstravel #takethekids #vacationmode #runwildmychild #traveltheworld #exploremore #aroundtheworld #familyvacation #takethemeverywhere #letyourlightshine #curiouslittleexplorers #familytrip #showthemtheworld #awesometravelkids

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For family travel tips and destination inspiration, follow Family Vacation Critic.

@airfarewatchdog

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Sky view leaving Costa Rica ????: @cookwithkerrydotcom . . . . #takeaflightawd #travelinspo #travelphotography #airfarewatchdog #costarica #puravida #travel #flying #exploretheworld #volcano #wanderlust #beautifuldestinations #takeatrip #likeajetsetter

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For up-to-date airfare deals and inspo for where to book your next bucket list trip, follow Airfarewatchdog.

@thebucketlistfamily

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???????????? Just ordinary shark loving parents, raising our average shark loving kids! ???????????? (link to video in profile) ????

A post shared by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Nov 25, 2019 at 2:46pm PST

We love following this family around the world!

@tinyatlasquarterly

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Colors of Tallinn from the beautiful feed of @madufault on #mytinyatlas – who is inspiring you lately (tag the shooters in comments if you like and fine to suggest yourself too ????????‍♀️)? Also- #mytinyatlas is now over 8 million posts! Thank you all so much for sharing your images of the world with us. We love to see how you see.

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Gorgeous photo and story-telling inspiration from around the world.

@accidentallywesanderson

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_____________________ Harz Railway | Saxony-Anhalt, Germany | c. 1897 • Deep within the Harz Mountains, among its dense forests and snow-capped mountains, Brocken Mountain stands tall above the peaks and valleys of northern Germany. The Harz Railway, Europe’s longest railway network with daily steam operation, winds through the region taking passengers up to Brocken each year • Plans for a railway to Brocken began as early as 1869, but took over twenty years to come to fruition. After ​Prince Otto of Stolberg-Wernigerode allocated the land, development began and the Brocken Railway was opened in 1898. The Harz Railway had been opened the year before. Both rails are part of three interconnecting lines, the third being the Selke Valley Railway, which together form the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway • Before the railways offered picturesque train tours, they endured their fair share of turmoild brought on by war and political strife. During WW2, parts of the track suffered damage from bombs and artillery shells. Upon the construction of the Berlin Wall, Brocken and its station wound up in the out-of-bounds area and were no longer accessible to the public. East German Border Troops who were stationed on the mountain often boarded goods trains to make sure there weren’t any stowaways looking to cross the border • Today, the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway attracts up to 1 million passengers each year and serves a blend of tourists, hikers, and locals. Its route extends 86 miles and serves 48 stations with a fleet of 25 steam engine trains. As efficient as any modern railway, it continues to run through idyllic landscapes of Germany even passing through medieval towns where steep-roofed houses and narrow cobblestone streets remain preserved as they were in their prime centuries ago • Know more? Please comment below! • ????: @meredithbraden ✍: @kelly.murray ????: @wikipedia + @telegraph • #AccidentallyWesAnderson​ ​#AccidentalWesAnderson​ ​#WesAnderson​ ​#VscoArchitecture​ ​#Vscotravel #SaxonyAnhalt #Saxony #Harz #TrainTravel #TrainRide #HarzMountains #Brocken #Germany????????

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A funny and ironic look at the world through the oddly specific style inspired by the famed filmmaker, Wes Anderson.

@afarmedia

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Raise your hand if you're ready to stay in a yurt in the middle of Kyrgyzstan! As photographer @lighttravelsfaster puts it, "Although there were snow flurries outside (in August!), the inside of [the] Yurt was warm and cozy, with carpets and sheep skins on the floor. Everyone removes their shoes before entering, and then dinner is eaten seated on the floor around a low table." Sound good? Tag your most adventurous travel buddy below. #afarmag #traveldeeper

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Thoughtful reader photos, travel tips, and more from one of our favorite travel magazines, Afar.

@atlasobscura

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An otherworldly restaurant sits perched on the edge of a jagged cliff next to a medieval holy city. ⁠ ⁠ Lalibela, Ethiopia is a holy city, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its 12th century churches cut into the rock of the earth. On the opposite end of the architectural spectrum, just a short walk away, is Ben Abeba, a snail shell of a building that looks more like a spaceship landed on top of that rock.⁠ ⁠ Ben Abeba is a restaurant of wide-open spaces, located next to the historic architectural wonders of Lalibela. Perched high on a hill on the north side of town, it’s often described as looking like a bouquet of flowers or some sort of cooking pot. The award-winning restaurant serves a menu mixing traditional Ethiopian dishes and western fare, sometimes combining the two.⁠ ⁠ ???? Photo by @wannabetraveler

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Exploring unknown places in the world that you probably would have never heard of unless it was for Atlas Obscura.

@chrisburkard

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I’ve been home for just over a day after spending the last 2 weeks in one of my favorite places. Alaska’s remote Aleutian chain. It also happens to be one of the more remote and challenging places to access. We decided to gamble this time and go late in the season. Most days hovered below freezing with winds gusting up to 50+ knots regularly. I felt prepared for the conditions mentally & physically but it still wrecked my body and my equipment massively. We walked away from the trip with an overwhelming near 30,000 images. I’ve found the hardest part of being in this place is leaving… and I don’t mean because it’s so beautiful but because the weather get so bad that being stuck there for 2+ weeks with limited food is a common problem. This place is notorious for grounded flights. Half our crew had to wait out the bad weather for 4 extra days and is just finally departing tonight. @_ryanhill_ @benweiland @parkercoffin @natezoller @harrisonsan @mikey_rangel @roark @sonyalpha @blackdiamond @gomacro

A post shared by ChrisBurkard (@chrisburkard) on Nov 24, 2019 at 6:27pm PST

Professional photographer with amazing travel experiences (and photos!)

@chelseakauai

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We’re just out here making the most out of the time between two breaths???? no wildlife but such a fun day with @cobiandewey bubble ring king @gypsea_lust @elsas_wholesomelife and @silkymerman in the unexpected clarity on my birthday dive! I didn’t have fins or a weight belt so I’m honestly surprised I even got them in frame with the camera housing shooting me to the surface???? – Have any of you tried shooting photos underwater? I really want to make an online course about shooting/editing underwater but I don’t know how many people it would be useful for???? #underwaterphotography #oahu

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Follow for outstanding landscapes and underwater photos of the Pacific Ocean.

@tripadvisor

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Traveling with the kids? Vacationers and locals say that Gosauseen is the perfect spot for the whole family to experience the Austrian outdoors with easy hikes, spacious grounds, and crystal-clear lakes. ????: @wanderlustcom

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The o.g. of user-generated travel photos.

@natgeotravel

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Photo by Muhammed Muheisen @mmuheisen | Umbrellas fill an alley with color in the old town of Limassol, Cyprus. The city of Limassol has a rich history that goes back to around the second century B.C. For more photos and videos from different parts of the world, follow me @mmuheisen and @mmuheisenpublic #muhammedmuheisen #Limassol #Cyprus

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Thumb-stopping photos of cultures, their people, and the places where both exist.

@travisburkephotography

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This place is extremely hard to get into. With only 20 permits given a day using a lottery system and hundreds of people from all over the world trying to get in, the odds are against you. I tried for the next-day permit a few days ago and wasn’t successful. Over the years I’ve collectively spent months camping out for a permit, it’s tough but the reward is worth the effort! In other wave news, I’m super excited to be heading to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch (@kswaveco) tomorrow to surf the best man-made wave in the world with @outerknown. As a kid, I grew up with a giant poster of @kellyslater over my bed so this will definitely be a dream come true! …I’m also super nervous about falling and blowing it on the wave haha. ????????????

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Outdoorsy photos with descriptive and helpful captions of his first-hand experience.

@usinterior

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Reaching for the #stars, the twisted branches of ancient bristlecone pines at Great Basin National Park in #Nevada have managed to thrive where most vegetation cannot survive. Their story is one of resilience. With cold temperatures, a short growing season and high winds, #bristleconepines in these high-elevation environments grow exceptionally slowly. This slow growth makes their wood very dense and resistant to insects, fungi, erosion and rot. They do not achieve their #legendary age or fascinating twisted shapes if they aren't faced with the harsh growing conditions. Such grace can come of hardship and these trees are truly inspiring. Photo Eric Ritchie (@ninamayerritchie) (www.sharetheexperience.org). #usinterior #greatbasinnationalpark #FindYourPark #astrophotography

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Dreamy photos of America’s national and state parks.

@modern.architecture

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Swipe left & Share your thoughts about this mega casino-hotel-resort project MGM Cotai, located in #Macau, designed by @kohnpedersenfox ?! “Comprised of stacked jewel-like boxes, has won the 2018 Emporis Skyscraper Award, an annual award recognizes the year's best skyscraper in both aesthetic and functional design.” via @wacommunity All images ???? © H.G. Esch, courtesy of KPF via @SiaMoore #ModernArchitect

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Travel isn’t just about the natural landscapes, and this account honors the manmade marvels around the world.

@kallelgomes

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Hoje faz exatamente 1 ano que postei essa foto da Catedral da Sé. Desde então minha vida na fotografia sofreu uma reviravolta, meu estilo de criação e edição foi evoluindo durante esse tempo e aprendi muito com cada um de vocês. E ai, quais dessas minhas criações malucas feitas durante esse ano que se passou vocês mais gostam? Comentem escolhendo apenas 3 e marquem os amiguinhos que ainda não viram essas fotos! Só tenho a agradecer por todos os feedbacks, mensagens de apoio e troca de ideias. . . . . . . #visualambassadors #omelhorclick #ourstreetdays #moodygrams #meucliqueestadao ⁠⁠#all2epic #milliondollarvisuals #quefotolinda #streetgrammers #streets_vision #reflectiongram #depthobsessed #meistershots #sp4you #fatalframes #citygrammers #canonphotographers #euvivosp #depthgrammers #depthdiscovered #citykillerz #thestreetpr0ject #themoodymag #ourmoodydays #gramslayers #supremeshutter #splovers #jornaloglobo #estadao #street_ninjas

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Cities like you’ve never seen them before.

@eventyr

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Incredible lightshow above the mountains of Senja

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Follow for an inside look at what it’s like to live in one of the world’s happiest countries, Norway.

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