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Travel photography has always been popular on Instagram, yet never so much as in 2017, when tens of millions of new signups led to staggering growth figures for both the most followed people on Instagram and smaller accounts alike. Travel photographers rejoiced as their work was displayed on a grander scale than ever before, and Instagrammers of all kinds thrived.
As we’re celebrating Women’s Month here on Hello Smart Blog, we thought it only appropriate to shine the spotlight on six of the top female travel Instagrammers to follow this year and beyond. Expect plenty of sun-drenched infinity pools, world-renowned landmarks and tropical beach landscapes from these six.
6 Female Travel Photographers to follow on Instagram in 2017:
The Blonde Abroad
Also known as Kiersten Rich, The Blonde Abroad has been one of the more “famous” female travel photographers for some time now, and with good reason: her travel pics are stunning. It’s always tough to guess where she’ll be next, but you can bet there will be plenty of white sand beaches, soft sunny rays and the odd music festival to boot.
Follow @theblondeabroad
Miss Everywhere
It’s fair to say that Mareen truly lives up to her name: she seems to be just about everywhere, all the time. Educated at one of the top hospitality institutes in the world, Miss Everywhere knows a good hotel when she sees one, and she’s constantly sharing her sumptuous stays with her desirous followers. She’s not afraid to get out into the cold too, though; you’re nearly as likely to find her in the Austrian Alps as you are in a Balinese rainforest.
Follow @miss.everywhere
World of Wanderlust
Brooke Saward is only just reaching her “mid-twenties”, yet she’s already visited more places than most people reach in a lifetime. With some of her favorite off-the-beaten path destinations including Morocco, Russia and South Africa, she’s an expert at distilling the essence of a locale down into a couple of carefully-chosen photos. Whether she’s adventuring through bamboo forests in Kyoto or lounging on a rooftop in the Amalfi Coast, Brooke always leaves you wanting more.
Follow @worldwanderlust
Karen Ng
Though Karen doesn’t have a travel blog or a cool Instagram name like the rest of these female travel photographers, the sheer quality of her photos wins her a place on this list. From her home base of Hong Kong, she spent time in Iceland, China, Japan, Australia and all over Europe in 2016. She’s one of the best when it comes to capturing emotion and action monochromatically, so it’s no wonder her essential travel items are just as white and black as her photos. *A definite Hello Smart Blog Favourite!
Follow @k_a_r_e_n_g
Anna Everywhere
Anna travels a bit differently from the others on this list. Not only does she study at local universities as she roams around the world but, in her words, her trips, “Combine inspiration for adventure travels with elements of cultural, historical and political narrative.” She speaks a whopping seven languages – English, Spanish, Dutch, French, Polish, German and Italian – and is known as an excellent guide for navigating unique neighborhoods and creative meccas.
Follow @anna.everywhere
Alex in Wanderland
A mix of travel and leisure content, sprinkled with more than a few striking landscapes, fills Alex in Wanderland’s feed. Originally from New York, she never seems to be too far from sunny Thailand and steamy Malaysia, and though she’s been a recognized travel Instagrammer for years, Alex keeps her photos fresh and lively. If there’s one thing she does extremely well – aside from taking photos – it’s always keeping a world-class beach within arm’s reach.
Follow @alexinwanderland
*Credits: Article written by Jordan Bishop for forbes.com. Jordan Bishop is the founder of Yore Oyster, a corporate flights concierge that saves companies 20-40% on their business class flights. Under the Yore Oyster brand, Jordan launched How I Travel, a wanderlust publication showcasing the stories of some of the world’s most interesting travelers.
