30 Instagrammers promoting unconventional travel that you can relate to

The Best Friend Pair-Ups

1. Girls Meet Globe

We are SO excited to spend the next few days at @AtlantisResort in The Bahamas! Join us in paradise as we help Atlantis celebrate 100,000 Instagram followers! #100kAtlantis #GirlsMeetGlobe #besties #Bahamas @thecoveatlantis

A photo posted by #GirlsMeetGlobe (@girlsmeetglobe) on Jan 27, 2016 at 3:59pm PST

Courtney and Kiersten are each powerhouse Instagrammers on their own, but they decided to come together on this account to promote the idea that women who travel together, stay together. This is a good account to follow for badass girl-power inspiration.

2. The Glass Passage

Spent the day exploring the storybook Czech village of Cesky Krumlov. Tag your favorite travel buddy! 👯 #theglasspassage

A photo posted by The Glass Passage (@theglasspassage) on Sep 4, 2015 at 2:14pm PDT

Caitlin and Meredith are both expat photographers who have banded together to document their colorful traveles all over Europe and beyond.

The Ultimate Road Trippers

3. And There They Go

When a two hour trip from #Capetown to the Cederberg wilderness turned into seven, Matt and I rewarded ourselves with a few bottles of vino. (Don’t worry, we waited a sufficient amount of time before getting behind the wheel of our little @Chevrolet 😉.) #sharetheview #amexlife #findnewroads

A photo posted by There They Go (@andtheretheygo) on Feb 12, 2015 at 5:30pm PST

Matt and Hilary are road trippers who have committed to traveling 100-plus days out of the year. This is where to go for some epic outdoor adventure inspiration as well.

4. Where’s My Office Now

There are freedom vehicles for all on a quest. Vanagon. Sprinter. Econoline. Bicycle. Hula Hoop. Surfboard. Skateboard. Our. Own. Two. Feet. Within our bodies plays out the cosmic life-death-life cycle as cells die and regenerate. Daily, the body creates 300 billion new cells. The carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms in our bodies were generated 4.5 billion years ago from the death of a star. Yet, each of our 75 trillion cells exceed the number of stars in the galaxy. Boscha, our van home, is beyond badass but our bodies are beyond words. Love it, move it. Explore your edges with its brilliance. Being in our bodies exactly as they look and feel now is freedom.

A photo posted by Emily & Corey & Penny Rose (@wheresmyofficenow) on May 25, 2016 at 1:55pm PDT

Emily and Corey are originally from New England and have been on the road for three years. Their feed is a raw account of how they manage to live and work in their van, alongside their pup. They’ve chosen to live as simply as possible so they can travel the world full-time.

The Digital Nomads

5. Best World Yet

Sleepy smiles 😴😍 Sunrise at Angkor Wat! 🌅 #totallyworthit #sunrise #AngkorWat #SiemReap #digitalnomads #Cambodia #temples #culture

A photo posted by Andrea & Bryan🌍Best World Yet (@bestworldyet) on May 22, 2016 at 11:11am PDT

Andrea and Bryan have been traveling as digital nomads for just over a year and they’ve managed to settle in a new country every month. Together they run a luxury travel and adventure blog under the same name.

6. Micaela Shalan

HAPPPPPPPPYYYYYYYY HUMP DAY friends🐪😜🐫 My camel showing his emotions (aka yawning, ha) when I was saying bye to him after our two day trek through the desert of Jaislemer, India!👋🏻❤️

A photo posted by • micaela • (@micaelashalane) on Mar 30, 2016 at 8:07am PDT

Micaela is a freelance graphic designer based in San Diego who believes design can extend beyond work and actually create a positive change in the world.

7. Hom Sweet Hom

Hello Bolivia! Took a spontaneous overnight bus to Salar de Uyuni with my new friend @slp816 and spent the day wandering around the gorgeous Bolivian salt flats. Ending the day with an ice cream and a bottle of wine, obviously 🍦🍷 Some things never change. #typography #type #lettering #handlettering #sketchbook #Bolivia #salardeuyuni #nophotosplz #goodtype #typespire #thedailytype

A photo posted by Lauren Hom (@homsweethom) on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:40pm PDT

Lauren is a traveling illustrator who works away from home all year long. She sells digital prints on her online store and executes commissioned work while traveling from place to place.

The Sister Travelers

8. Travel Pockets

One of our favorite pics from Joshua Tree. We just had too much fun at this place. Read more about our day at Joshua Tree National Park in our blog. ✨Link in bio. 📷Photo by @rsebastyan #joshuatree #visitcalifornia #ilovejoshuatree #wearetravelgirls #travelingishappiness #traveladdicted #weliketotravel #girlswhotravel #gwt #sisters #jumppic #cactus #snapwire #photooftheday

A photo posted by TRAVEL POCKETS (@travelpockets) on Dec 22, 2015 at 2:34pm PST

Crystal and Candy are American military brats who developed a passion for travel through a childhood spent in Asia. They’re self-proclaimed experts on Japan and Iceland, and primarily blog about fashion.

9. Twins That Travel

As we mentioned earlier this week, we’re awful at getting photos of the two of us together. So when @sweet.escape invited us to London for some photographs with the very talented @beatrici we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get some non-chin upwards selfies of us together. Once we were over the complete awkwardness of having our photo taken we had the best time around Shoreditch. You can use @sweet.escape in so many cities, so you know you can come away from a holiday with some guaranteed good photos! Such a good idea ❤️😍

A photo posted by Claire & Laura 🇬🇧 (@twins_that_travel) on Mar 25, 2016 at 9:36am PDT

Claire and Laura are twins with traditional day jobs who are dedicated to sharing their travel experiences as part-time bloggers. Through honest, personal accounts, these women show us how special it can be to travel alongside the strongest of support systems, your family.

The Food-Obsessed Travelers

10. Girl Eat World

Ang Koo kuih, a nyonya cake made of glutinous rice. “Nyonya” is the term for women in chinese malaysian culture, which means this cake was brought to Malaysia through the influence of Chinese immigrants. Traditionally the cakes are red-colored and filled with mung beans – hence the name “ang koo” which means red tortoise, illustrating the shape of the cake which resembles tortoise shell. 🐢🔴 However the ones i found on Armenian street in Penang are not only rainbow colored, they are also filled with different flavors! I forgot what’s what (they were mango, coconut brown sugar, red bean and original mung bean) but my favorite was the coconut brown sugar one! I have always seen this cake in Indonesia too but never knew what it was called 😅. Ang koo kuih was traditionally eaten for special full moon festivities but can now be commonly found in markets. ❤️💛💙💚 #GirlEatPenang

A photo posted by ❤️ Melissa’s Food & Travel log (@girleatworld) on Jul 13, 2015 at 6:43am PDT

Melissa is a storyteller of both travel and cuisine who is currently traveling in Jordan. Her Instagram feed is always about the local fare, but she’s got some great landscape shots in there as well.

11. Slice Of Pai

Our daily breakfast in Spain has been a traditional sandwich of serrano ham, manchego cheese, tomatoes, and olive oil. So simple but so freaking good! 🍗🍞

A photo posted by Joann Pai (@sliceofpai) on Jan 3, 2016 at 12:27pm PST

Joann is a food and travel photographer. Her feed is focused more on the gourmet side of her travels.

12. Phil Duncan

A valentines weekend wouldn’t have been complete without some pizza in Vancouver #pizza #vancouver #canada #travel 🍕🌏

A photo posted by 📍 Phil (@phil.duncan) on Feb 15, 2016 at 12:51pm PST

Phil travels around the world eating pizza. That’s it. Pizza, and pizza only.

The Travelers with Pets

13. Trevor Takes Photos

Cutting glass on Lake Powell. This is long overdue but I finally published my website! I still have a lot to work on but I hope when you land on my page I inspire you to live life to the fullest! Link is in my bio! Also if you want to learn more about why I’m currently road tripping around the US check out my blog section. I’ll give you a hint: If you knew in 5, 10, 15 years you wouldn’t be able to do what you love would you keep living life the same way or would you change it? I’d love to hear your feedback/suggestions! #gopro #mydogismy #besomedoggy #testedtough @columbia1938 #optoutside

A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Mar 5, 2016 at 7:08am PST

This Instagram features a rescue pup named Kahlua who is roaming around the U.S. with his owner Trevor.

14. Aspen The Mountain Pup

Hey dad, you can keep rowing…I’ll just keep checking out these views. Photo: @sarah_michelle_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Feb 1, 2016 at 9:56am PST

Aspen has spent some time on Instagram nailing both a smolder and a pout.

15. Bolt And Keel

For those of you who are new here, we thought we would let you get to know Bolt and Keel a little more! Bolt: on the left. Tabby (possibly some Maine Coon in there?). Large and fluffy (it’s just fluff;). He enjoys being carried while hiking, Keel’s licks, and running around the house randomly for no reason. Keel: on the right. Tabby. Short haired. He is intense and would rather hike than paddle. He doesn’t like to be picked up on the trail, but loves hard scratches and affection. And clearly loves to give the camera blue steel eyes. #boltandkeel

A photo posted by Bolt and Keel (@boltandkeel) on Apr 24, 2016 at 4:16pm PDT

If you think dogs are the only travel sidekicks allowed, think again. Bolt and Keel are brother cats, and they’re pretty cute.

16. Biddy The Hedgehog

California!? Shhhhh don’t tell anyone. They asked if we had any produce, not if there were any hedgehogs in the car. #biddythehedgehog #biddyroadtrip2014 #sneakyhog 🐭🙊

A photo posted by Biddy (@biddythehedgehog) on Jul 26, 2014 at 8:21pm PDT

Although Biddy passed on from health issues last year, he lives on as the most well-traveled hedgehog on Instagram.

The Outdoorswomen

17. Brooke Willson

We think we need so many useless things when all we really need is time to breathe – Unknown | Preferably out among the trees and in the mountains 🌲🗻 #freshairandfreedom @eddiebauer #ebcontributor #liveyouradventure Photo by: @shrediger

A photo posted by “B” 25 | Alberta | 🗻🍁 (@brookewillson) on Apr 20, 2016 at 7:21am PDT

Brooke is a nature enthusiast who is passionate about outdoor education as therapy. Obsessed with staying active, her feed inspires others to get outside and get connected with the outdoors.

18. Goldie Hawn

Don’t tell people your dreams, show them.

A photo posted by katie|goldie (@goldiehawn_) on May 19, 2016 at 7:42am PDT

Katie is a Canadian travel and landscape photographer. She’s committed to living a simplistic lifestyle in order to travel full-time.

19. Jess Wandering

Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul. You’ve got to run like an antelope, out of control! [Phish] // Follow your instincts, you have them for a reason. Photo by the fantabulous @christianannschaffer

A photo posted by J E S S (@jess.wandering) on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:28pm PDT

Jess is an adventure-seeking photographer who has traded in her law degree for a life of wandering. A believer in the cathartic power of the outdoors, her Instagram captures moments of peace.

The Drinkers

20. Drink Around The World

Raise your hand if you want this to be your weekend view 🙋🏻🙋🏼🙋🏽🙋🏾🙋🏿 | 📷: @lilnikki94 | #WeekendVibes #SoonEnough #DrinkAroundTheWorld

A photo posted by @drinkaroundtheworld on Oct 8, 2015 at 7:24pm PDT

Day-drinkers everywhere can appreciate this expansive presentation of alcohol by Lauren Winant. Each photo premiers a range of drinks set in a foreign backdrop, from beachside cocktails to wine on a mountaintop.

21. Winderlust

Home is where the #wine is. I captured this photo last year in San Sebastián, a city known for its #gastronomy, nautical vibes and architecture.

A photo posted by Greig | viajar con vino (@winederlust) on May 16, 2016 at 8:53am PDT

Greig travels around the world absorbing not only moments, but glasses of wine. Leading the way in a community of epicurean travelers, his feed is not only educational, it’s inherently fun.

The Family Travelers

22. Traveling Canucks

Watching the world pass by on the #VIARail. #ExploreAlberta

A photo posted by Cam and Nicole Wears 🌎✈ (@travelingcanucks) on Jun 28, 2014 at 5:13pm PDT

Cam and Nicole show us that traveling doesn’t need to stop when you have a family. Their foursome travels all over the world, documenting just how they do it, so other parents may follow suit.

23. Travel Mad Mum

Me and my little miss enjoying the sunset in Cambodia earlier this year #loveasia

A photo posted by Travel Mad Mum (@travelmadmum) on May 27, 2016 at 8:26am PDT

Karen is a determined mom who is out to help other parents who wish to travel while raising their kids. She has already taken her little one to 12 countries since birth and isn’t planning to stop.

24. Y Travel Blog

Love this family photo of all four of us. This is why we travel, to accumulate family memories and moments, not just possessions! Yesterday we visited the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum here in Winton, Outback Queensland, and it is located on top of this Jump up. I took this photo just before sunset as we were admiring the views over where dinasours used to roam the land here. Here with @OutbackQueensland #OutbackQueensland #SeeAustralia @Queensland

A photo posted by Caz & Craig yTravelBlog 🌍 (@ytravelblog) on Apr 12, 2016 at 6:18am PDT

Caz and Craig are Australians who having been to more than 50 countries combined. With two kids, they affirm that you can travel long-term on the cheap, creating strong bonds and big memories alongside your children.

The Teacher Travelers

25. Live Learn Venture

There are some food that I’ll really miss when I leave Korea this fall.

A photo posted by Live Learn Venture 🌎 (@livelearnventure) on May 22, 2016 at 2:31am PDT

Natasha is an ESL teacher living in South Korea and traveling around Asia with her husband. With ample knowledge on what it takes to teach and travel, her feed is a curated story of colors and adventures abroad.

26. Frankie Goes To Milano

A day away wouldn’t be complete without a jumping photo 😂💕

A photo posted by Francesca | Frankie (@frankiegoestomilano) on May 22, 2016 at 2:33am PDT

Francesca is a Scottish expat who is living and teaching in Italy.

The Traveling Couples

27. No Destinations

Happy New Years Eve!! All you really need to ring in the new year, is to be surrounded by people you love! 👫 🎉

A photo posted by Chris & Danika (@nodestinations) on Dec 31, 2015 at 5:45am PST

Chris and Danika quit their jobs and sold everything to live a dream. Over the past 2 years, they’ve visited more than 90 destinations.

28. Roamaroo

We’ve landed in the city of Bari, where Coco’s great grandparents hail from. We are ready for a week of overindulging in the best Italian food from the region of Puglia. 👕 by @rhoneapparel

A photo posted by Collette + Scott ✈️ Roamaroo (@roamaroo) on May 17, 2016 at 1:44pm PDT

Self-proclaimed Mr. and Mrs. Worldwide, Collette and Scott are bloggers specializing in couples travel. The duo are hooked on luxury travel and romantic destinations, and have spent the last 4 years strengthening their relationship through their adventurous lifestyle.

29. Passports And Champagne

Lake Bled, Slovenia •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sometimes you need to ask a local for the secret spots with the best views. We took our new friend’s advice and went up an over grown snake trail that ended up here. It’s always a great feeling to be somewhere special and to have it all to yourself.

A photo posted by Jeff & Angela (@passports_and_champagne) on Oct 5, 2015 at 11:53am PDT

Jeff and Angela are road-tripping, backpacking and camping their way around the world together. Their feed demonstrates a good time, and a little luxury, but it’s not pretentious.

30. Captain And Charlie

Duckin’ & Divin’ ⚓️ #captainandcharlie #mediterranean #dufour #yacht #salt #sunshine #team #love #sea #oceanlife #vsco #curves #hughesmodels 📷@mattporteous

A photo posted by Captain&Charlie (@captainandcharlie) on Oct 27, 2015 at 7:46am PDT

Captain, a Jersey native, and Charlie, Kiwi-raised, are on a voyage around the Mediterranean sea. Living on their yacht, Silver Paws, this couple demonstrates that you can adapt to long-term travel on a boat, with solar energy panels and a BBQ, of course.