Nothing gives you travel fever quite like scrolling through your Instagram and seeing someone’s gorgeous photos of the Amalfi coast. Or, maybe it’s watching a travel montage of Iceland on YouTube. OR, maybe it’s reading the blog posts a person has about backpacking solo through Europe. No matter what it is, we’ve all been there, longing to travel to the same stunning places as these internet influencers. Of course, internet influencers are great!
Not only do they give great advice on what to do on your trip, but there’s nothing like a beautiful shot of your future destination to get you pumped for your next big vacation. We’ve gathered the best of the best when it comes to travel influencers. All of these adventurous people give great advice and will inspire you to travel as much as you possibly can.
Damon and Jo
Damon and Jo are a pair of best friends who met in college and decided to spontaneously create a YouTube channel dedicated to their love of travel. The two offer great advice on how to travel on-budget and still make the most of your trip. Both of them speak too many languages to count, with Jo speaking English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish and Greek, and Damon speaking English, Portuguese, French, Spanish and German.
You can follow the two on their adventures on multiple platforms. They have their Instagram and popular YouTube channel, and also have a travel blog called “Shut Up and Go.” Their YouTube allows you to get to know these two hilarious, relatable friends, while their blog offers some amazing advice. We would definitely recommend giving these two a follow!
Find them here!
Elena Pressprich
If hiking and backpacking through the wilderness is more your style when it comes to travel, then Elena Pressprich has the perfect page for you. She spends most of her time traveling throughout various mountains and forests, just her and her three adorable dogs. In addition to her Instagram, she also has a website, where she shares stunning photography from all her adventures, as well as travel stories and gear reviews.
Even if you’re not a big hiker, give her a follow and maybe she’ll inspire you to get outdoors more! It’s also important to remember that she has THREE dogs accompanying her on her many adventures. Who wouldn’t want to follow her?
Check her out!
Alexandra Taylor
It’s very likely Alexandra’s account will have some of the most beautiful photos you’ve ever seen in your life. After checking out her Instagram, you’ll have a severe case of travel fever. Alexandra is a native Californian, but after following her dream to live Europe, she is now living in Zurich, Switzerland. In addition to her stunning Instagram page, Alexandra also has a blog. The blog offers stories of her different destinations and experiences, along with travel hacks and tips. She’s here to help! If you’re looking for some honest tips on solo travel, photography or destination guides, she’s got you covered. Did we mention her Instagram was beautiful?
Give her a follow!
Chris Burkard
If you don’t already follow this travel junkie, what you are you doing? Chris Burkard is a fantastic photographer who’s been all over the world. Just look at his Instagram, you’ll see. Although he may not offer the same travel tips and tricks as many others on this list, his photography alone will make you want to hop on a plane right away.
In addition to Chris’ popular and gorgeous Instagram feed, he also has a website, where you can purchase one of his books or prints of some of his stunning shots.
Take a look!
Kiki (The Blonde Abroad)
This woman left her job years ago to spend three months traveling solo, and never went back. Since then, she’s traveled to over 70 countries, splitting her time between California and Cape Town, South Africa. Her Instagram is simply adorable, with photo after photo of all her many travels. Her blog is also amazing, with a specific goal to help solo and female travel around the world.
She offers all-female travel tours on her website to help encourage women to travel. Each trip is hosted by different women, from all over the world. How cool is that?! In addition to this, her blog has plenty of great advice for your specific trip, whether it’s solo travel, budget travel or both, she’s got you covered.
Follow her!
Lee Litumbe
Lee Litumbe is definitely one of our favorites when it comes to travel bloggers. Her travel blog and Instagram are mainly focused on exploring Africa as a solo female traveler. She shows you all of the amazing travel destinations Africa has to offer, especially since they’re all too often forgotten. Lee’s blog and Instagram do an amazing job of inspiring more people to travel to this beautiful continent and its many countries.
Her blog also offers a variety of resources, like city guides, hotels and some of her own personal stories for you to enjoy. Be sure to check her out soon!
Find her here!
It’s time to go and follow all of these inspiring people so that you’re instagram is blowing up with travel photos! Travel fever is a good thing! Read some blog posts, watch some videos and enjoy all of their great travel stories, but most importantly, don’t forget to make some of your own!