If, like many of us, you often find yourself accidentally scrolling through social media for hours a time, it might be time to start following some of the best travel Instagram accounts for beautiful destination photos that will spark some vacation ideas.

Maybe you're the type of traveler that will hop on a plane to explore the tulip fields of Amsterdam. Or maybe a scenic train ride through New England is more your speed.

Whatever you fancy, these influencer's accounts will feed your wanderlust and help you discover new places to visit. Happy following—and traveling.


Sara, @worldsofwander

When Sara isn't working her hair and makeup magic on clients like Pitbull, she's wondering the globe and sharing colorful places like the desert in Dubai.

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Emilie, @helloemilie

If you are solely on IG to find mesmerizing landscape pictures, Emilie feed is filled with them. She makes an appearance in her photos every now and then but the focus is always on the background view.


Lucy, @absolutelylucy

Having traveling to over 36 countries, according to her Instagram bio, Lucy's IG features gorgeous water-front adventures across the globe.


Stephanie, @atwbeauty

As the IG handle suggests, makeup artist Stephanie Flor's combines travel and beauty in one. Whether she's doing makeup in Morocco or just enjoying the Indian sun, Flor's feed is one to watch.


Julie, @julieknailsnyc

Looking for cool nail inspiration from a celebrity nail artist while also getting a peek at some fabulous places around the world? Follow Julie's page because she combines amazing nail art with picturesque destinations.


Mollie, @wheresmollie

Based on her feed, Mollie loves to be one with nature. It's no wonder that she has set up her own tour groups with trips in the UK, Europe and more.


Sunita, @sunitav_

If you're looking for gorgeous pictures of a black girl living her best life, check out Sunita's page. With her gorgeous smile on full display, based on her Instagram, she loves to find gorgeous landscapes in places like Qatar and even California.


Ashlee, @willdrinkfortravel

A self proclaimed cocktail enthusiast, Ashlee loves to incorporate fun cocktails into her travels. From the looks of her Instagram, she is never one to pass up a good drink pic.


Gloria, @glographics

According to her Instagram bio, Gloria has been to over 70 countries across six continents. She's been everyone from the Sahara Desert in Morocco to the beaches of Jamaica, and her IG is full of adventures that might inspire you to book your next ticket.


Hermon & Heroda, @being_her

Eritrean and Ethiopian twins Hermon and Heroda describe their fashion and travel blog as being "about deaf twins with one lifestyle and two different personalities." You'll see that displayed on their social media channels with beautiful portraits of their journeys to places like Greece, with stories that will make you smile—and possibly give you a little style inspo, too.


Lee, @spiritedpursuit

As a self-taught photographer, Lee makes a living out of traveling the world and sharing her cultural experiences. On any given day on Instagram, you'll see her walking down the colorful streets of international destinations like Cape Town, South Africa or enjoying the views of deep bays on Padar Island in Indonesia.


Xochilth, @xochilthmartinez

Originally from Nicaragua, Xochilth's feed features her enjoying a glass of wine in Cinque Terre, Italy and enjoying the view of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israel. Fun fact: She always travels with a Nicaraguan flag and poses with it during her travels to display her pride for her native country.


Jen, @thesocialgirltraveler

As a travel blogger, Jen visits different places around the world and documents her experiences for others to see. The solo traveler's bucket list moments have included has hiking the mountains of Nepal and making it to the top of Machu Picchu. So far, according to her Instagram bio, she's been to 44 countries and counting.


Olivia, @ochristine

Living with lupus, Olivia knows "what it feels like to burn out and wish for an escape," according to her bio. If you want to see places like the Stonehenge or the streets of Bath, England, get ready to lust over Olivia's IG.


Ana, @chasingwildgusts

Ana was born in Brazil but grew up in Florida and has always wanted to travel, according to her blog. Now she spends time posing in front of the Rhine Falls in Switzerland and scuba diving to replant coral fragments in Key Largo, Florida.


Jakiya, @travelingfro

After quitting her corporate marketing job in 2016, Jakiya gave into her wanderlust and travels the world full time. Since then, she's been to places like Javea, Spain and Xochimilco, Mexico. "I was looking for clarity in my life, needing to find the most extreme solution that would get me out of the corporate world and make me happy. The simple answer, for me, was traveling," she told us for a story about her journey.


Becky, @beckyvandijk

As the founder and editor of female travel site We Are Travel Girls, Becky makes a living from sharing her international adventures like going on safari in Sri Lanka or getting ready to dive into a waterfall in Indonesia.


Tara, @taramilktea

While completing her college degree at the University of New South Wales in England, Tara spent her free time traveling to places like Lake Tekapo in New Zealand and exploring the Miracle Garden in Dubai.


Murad, @muradosmann

Considered one of the top three 2017 travel influencers by Forbes, Murad's feed is filled with photos of him and his wife Nataly visiting places like the Louvre Museum in Paris and the abandoned village of Gamsutl in Russia—all while letting her lead the way.


Alvaro, @wanderreds

On a mission to become the youngest Spaniard to visit every country in the world, Alvaro has already been to 138 countries, according to his Instagram bio. Oh, and he's only 29. Casual.


Lauren, @girlgoneabroad

After quitting her 9-5 job, Lauren decided to teach in Thailand and stayed there for two years, according to her blog. She left for Europe and has continued to travel ever since. On her feed, you'll see photos of the stunning views in Dubrovnik, Croatia and the beautiful beaches of Portugal.


Christina, @jetsetchristina

Having visited 57 countries and counting, according to her blog, Christina is all about showing the world how to travel with luxury. Warning: Just one look at her photos in places like French Polynesia and Bali, and you'll be itching to book your next trip.


Brenna, @thisbatteredsuitcase

Having traveled to almost 100 countries, Brenna spends her time writing about and showcasing her worldwide adventures in places like Namibia and Austria.


Luca & Alessandro, @the_globbers

Since 2016, couple Luca and Alessandro have been traveling full time. The stylish duo can be seen basking in the views of Verona, Italy and s giraffes up close in South Africa.


Oneika, @oneikatrveller

A host on the Travel Channel web series Big City, Little Budget and One Bag and You're Out, Oneika has made it her business to travel. Having been to over 100 countries across six continents, her feed features gorgeous photos of hot air balloons in the air in Cappadocia, Turkey and breathtaking waterfalls in Iceland.


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Celia Fernandez
Lifestyle Writer

As the Lifestyle Writer at OprahMag.com, I cover beauty, style, relationships & love, work & money, health, and food. When I'm not working, you'll find me watching Bravo, on the hunt for the perfect jeans and white tee, or taking my yorkie, Chloe, out for walks in Riverdale, New York.