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10 local travelers to follow on Instagram
These travelers' Insta photos will definitely bring a flare to your Instagram timeline and make you want to book the first plane ticket to Flores or Florida.
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Following avid travelers on Instagram can help (and motivate) you to find the inspiration to travel. (Shutterstock/-)
These people are literally living their life to the fullest by visiting every corner of the world.
Their Insta photos will definitely bring a flare to your Instagram timeline and make you want to book the first plane ticket to Flores or Florida.
1. Arif Rahman
Arif Rahman is an office-worker by day but forever a traveler at heart. His photos mostly capture local scenery and the everyday life of local people.
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He describes himself as sometimes quiet, other times witty, Alexander’s photos depict cityscape and interesting buildings he finds when traveling abroad.
Despite living his life on the road, he maintains friendships with fellow travellers like Kenny Santana who helped his dream of seeing Aurora Borealis came true.
3. Trinity
If you didn’t know about her already, Trinity is the author of popular book series The Naked Traveler, containing hilarious short stories from her adventures around the world. The book itself has inspired many young to be bold and travel.
(Read also: 6 Instagram-worthy hotels for your next holiday)
Marischka Prudence is arguably one of the nation’s most popular travelers.
Before spending her life circling the world, she was once a journalist who started her career as a news reporter. She then became the host of a travel TV show that led to her decision to quit the job and start blogging about her travel adventures.
5. Dina & Ryan
The married couple Dina and Ryan have been carrying their backpacks through many countries since 2009. They have so far visited more than 20 countries and claim that they don’t have a permanent home as they are constantly on the road.
6. Adam & Susan
Another traveling couple, Adam and Susan knew from their very first meeting that they were meant to be together because they share the same love for traveling.
The couple got married in Bali in 2012 and immediately booked a flight for a trip to Australia and New Zealand.
Kenny first fell in love with traveling while he was still a student living in Italy in 2003. His Instagram account, which already has more than 22,000 followers, is filled documentation of his various trips, from a concert trip to a budget one. He also sometimes invites guest administrators to share their travel stories.
8. Melisa Hie
An Indonesian who lives in Singapore, Melisa’s Insta photos are rather unique because food is always the main object with a different background depending on where she is at the moment.
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9. Jonathan End
Jonathan first started his career as an architect in Singapore, but after two years came back home for good and changed his career to digital marketing strategist.
However, as seen from his Instagram account, architecture still remains his true passion.
10. Claudia Kaunang
She is the woman behind popular book Rp 2,5 juta keliling Jepang (Touring Japan with Rp 2,5 million) and a radio host for Female Radio. Her photos are mostly cityscapes, which sometimes feature her.
